PD Session | Black History Month
A PD session is a learning opportunity open to all Canadian teachers! The series will be presented on YouTube with a live Q&A discussion.
Posts Tagged “John Ware Reclaimed”
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.
John Ware Reclaimed: A Conversation With Cheryl Foggo And Miranda Martini
Read this conversation between the filmmaker and musician and songwriter Miranda Martini, whose music is featured in the documentary (and who also happens to be Cheryl’s daughter).
New on NFB Education – February 2021
Did you know that NFB Education updates its films, playlists, and educational offers every week? Here's everything new on NFB Education this February!
New on NFB Education – December 2020
Did you know that NFB Education updates its films, playlists, and educational offers every week? Here's everything new on NFB Education this December!
Film Forward: Five to Watch in ’18
Wondering what we've got cooking this year? We're here to satisfy your appetite! Here's a sneak-peek at 5 of our upcoming projects.
On the Trail of Canada’s Black Pioneers
Growing up in Calgary Cheryl Foggo looked forward to the annual Stampede with excitement, but began wondering why her own ancestors, African-American homesteaders on the Canadian Prairies, were absent from Alberta’s foundation myth. With John Ware Reclaimed, she’s shining a light on the underwritten history of Alberta’s Black pioneers and the remarkable life of John Ware.
Western Gaze: 4 to Watch from North West Studio
The little-known story of Alberta’s Black pioneers, a darkly entertaining animation about the Hudson’s Bay Company and an interactive story shot in Cambodia are among projects currently in the works...