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Mini-Lesson for Status Quo? The Unfinished Business of Feminism in Canada

Mini-Lesson for Status Quo? The Unfinished Business of Feminism in Canada

Enjoy a mini-lesson on Status Quo?! In this post, teachers will find several activities, questions, and topics designed to help them lead in-class discussions with students aged 15-18!

NFB’s English Animation Studio Launches All-New Experimentation Lab: NFB/ONFxp

NFB’s English Animation Studio Launches All-New Experimentation Lab: NFB/ONFxp

For decades, the NFB has been at the forefront of innovation in cinema. Now, we're excited to introduce an all new experimentation lab: NFB/ONFxp.

New on NFB Education – March 2019

New on NFB Education – March 2019

Did you know that NFB Education updates its films, playlists, and educational offers every week? Here's everything new on NFB Education this March!

The Beauty of Transgender Lived Experiences

The Beauty of Transgender Lived Experiences

There are various ways that the film Beauty can be employed in discussions about transgender diversity in the classroom. Below is a list of topics to explore with students.

This Week on NFB.ca: Oscar Winners

This Week on NFB.ca: Oscar Winners

It’s Oscar® time, and this year we’re extra excited because we’ve got a horse in the race. Well, maybe not a horse, but we do have a pig, a dog, an ape… well, you’ll see.

Mini-Lesson for I Like Girls

Mini-Lesson for I Like Girls

Enjoy a mini-lesson on I Like Girls! In this post, teachers will find several activities, questions, and topics designed to help them lead in-class discussions with students aged 13+!

NFB Pause: In the animation studios with Eloi and Randall

NFB Pause: In the animation studios with Eloi and Randall

This week on NFB Pause, we introduce you to Randall Finnerty and Eloi Champagne, two of the technical wizards in our animation department.

Food for thought: Watch Four Free Films About Food!

Food for thought: Watch Four Free Films About Food!

Sit down and get ready for a four course meal of films that are all about food!

NFB Science: Weather, Climate and Atmosphere

NFB Science: Weather, Climate and Atmosphere

Let us blow you away with 4 entertaining and educational films all about the science of weather, climate and atmosphere!

How to Film a War in 2019

How to Film a War in 2019

Since its inception in 1939, the NFB has produced countless films on the subject of war. The common thread running through all these works: How do you go about filming a war?

This Week on NFB.ca – Love is in the Air

This Week on NFB.ca – Love is in the Air

Love and relationships were all the rage this week as we celebrated Valentine’s Day. One day a year dedicated to romance. Here, we celebrate with film.

Celebrate the International Year of Indigenous Languages

Celebrate the International Year of Indigenous Languages

Celebrate the International Year of Indigenous Languages by watching this rich list of Indigenous-made films, all presented in their original languages.