
Voice over spoken work and a simple piano score combine to create a contemplative essay on everyday existence.

This documentary focuses on Tibetan monk Gyalten Rinpoche, who, after establishing a Buddhist centre in the West, returns to Nepal for an emotional reunion with his Master.

This episode of The Writing Life profiles Canadian writer Camilla Gibb, winner of the City of Toronto Book Award for her first novel, Mouthing the Words.


This episode of The Artist's Life profiles artist and curator, Camilla Singh

Designed as a companion piece to Canadian Pacific II, this film was shot near the artist's studio, from a window two storeys below on the second floor of a next-door building, between December, 1974, and February, 1975. It can be projected alone or in double-screen format with Canadian Pacific II.
Designed as a companion piece to Canadian Pacific I, this film was shot near the artist's studio, from a window two storeys higher on the fourth floor of a next-door building, between December, 1974, and February, 1975. It can be projected alone or in double-screen format with Canadian Pacific I.

This documentary, released for distribution in November 2000, delves into the history of the Chinese workers without whom Canada's national railway could never have been realized.


This episode of The Artist's Life profiles painter, Candida Girling.

The Canneries is a historical exploration of the salmon canning industry along the coast of British Columbia.

Introducing Cree vocabulary to young children, featuring words related to canoeing.


Canyon War covers the tumultuous events of 1858 in British Columbia-events which led to a little-known war that could have escalated, had it not been for the persuasive diplomacy of Chief Spintlum of the Nlaka'pamux First Nation.

Just as the practice of footbinding was followed for centuries in China, the practice of wearing high heels has been promoted in the western world as a symbol of feminine beauty and desirability. But what happens to the body when they are worn?


Influenced and influential, April Churchill and Gladys Vandal stand out as highly gifted and talented Haida artists, both of whom have worked to preserve the Haida weaving tradition.

This playful and inspiring "mapping" of 23 British Columbia artists working in a stunning cross-section of media reflects the nature, isolate, community and social climate in which they work.

Jonathan Amitay uses coloured sand in stop-motion animation to tell a story of sexual assault. The story is based on experience, as relayed to him by a friend.

This episode of Ghost Towns of Canada explores Cassiar, British Columbia, where in 1952 one of the world's best known asbestos mine was opened. By the 1970s, with a new awareness of the health risks associated with asbestos the future of the Cassiar did not look bright.
This beautifully animated film sensitively portrays an experience of alcoholism in the family from a child's perspective. A stimulating and serious film for discussions on alcoholism and the children affected by substance abuse.

This episode of The Writing Life profiles Canadian poet Cathy Stonehouse, author of The Words I Know.

The Cave is an account of one man's journey towards enlightenment ansd the true nature of a philosopher king. The film contrasts ancient Greek dialogue from Plato's Republic with modern day existence.

Four people of mixed Chinese and First Nations heritage talk about their heritage and identity.


A weaver from Skidegate, British Columbia, Vicki Moody uses cedar bark in the creation of a new style of art that brings together bold designs with her political views.

A chance discovery of journals written in the early 20th century by a woman who lived in Quebec's Eastern Townships enticed Rina Fraticelli on a journey of discovery.

In Characters in Colour, Al Sens displays his talent for drawing by combining colourful, playful animation with a light piano melody.

This episode of The Artist's Life profiles painter and sculptor, Charles Pachter.
Détails de l'histoire de l'industrie énergétique du Québec, le coût probable de l'environnement du plan de construire quatre centrales hydroélectriques sur la rivière Romaine vierge et explore la pléthore de solutions de rechange, tels que l'énergie solaire, la biomasse, le biogaz, l'efficacité énergétique, l'énergie éolienne et géothermique.
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