The Orchid and the Bee: At the Crossroads of Art and Science
Frances Adair Mckenzie speaks about the inspiration behind The Orchid and the Bee and shares her thoughts and answers questions about the imagery used in her work.
Education
Our educational offerings are in the spotlight here. These posts highlight the educational potential of our film collection, as well as specific ways in which our films can be used in the classroom and beyond.
Mini-Lesson for In Full Voice
This mini-lesson on In Full Voice provides teachers with activities and questions to lead discussions on Islamophobia for students aged 12-14.
Mini-Lesson for The Silence: The Victims of Silence
This mini-lesson on The Silence provides teachers with activities and questions to lead discussions on criminal justice for students aged 18+.
Mini-lesson for The Silence: Healing the Community
This mini-lesson on The Silence provides teachers with activities and questions to lead discussions on victimization for students aged 18+.
Mini-Lesson for The Silence: Abusers in Organizational Settings
This mini-lesson on The Silence provides teachers with activities and questions to lead discussions on institutional silence for students aged 18+.
New on NFB Education – March 2022
Did you know that NFB Education updates its films, playlists, and educational offers every week? Here's everything new on NFB Education this March!
Higher Learning | Reel Injun
Reel Injun provides the perfect accent to screening problematic Westerns. The film points to the damage done by the sheer number of distorted images, while also highlighting how messed up the philosophy of manifest destiny was (and is).
New on NFB Education – February 2022
Did you know that NFB Education updates its films, playlists, and educational offers every week? Here's everything new on NFB Education this February!
Study Guide | Exploring Black Communities in Canada Through Film
Racism is a barrier to a just and equitable society. This blog post will invite you to unpack this idea using a study guide by Natasha Henry that explores Black Communities in Canada through film.
Teacher Resources | International Holocaust Remembrance Day
We’ve put together a selection of films meant to educate and guide conversations about the Holocaust for students aged 12+.
Mini-Lesson for The Magnitude of All Things
This mini-lesson on The Magnitude of All Things provides teachers with activities and questions to lead discussions on ecological grief for students aged 15-17.
New on NFB Education – January 2022
Did you know that NFB Education updates its films, playlists, and educational offers every week? Here's everything new on NFB Education this January!