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Andrew Marr's History of the World Development of the contraceptive pill
Andrew Marr explores the significance of the birth control movement in the United States in the early 20th century. He looks at the background and controversy, the campaigning efforts of Margaret Sanger and the social impact of the contraceptive pill. Warning: Contains upsetting scenes. Teacher notes: This video can be used to consider the social impact of birth control on ...
- 2012
- 00:05:54
- 13-14
- Added on: 09/03/2019
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The Secret Life of Canada The Secret Life of Chinatown
Most major cities across Canada have a Chinatown – but how did they start, and why? What is the historical importance of Chinatowns? How did Chinatowns go from safe-havens to celebrated cultural spaces? This episode, a look at the early history of Chinese people this side of the Pacific, and the historic Chinatown in B.C. that predates Confederation. (Hint: it's ...
- 2019
- 00:28:05
- 13-14
- Added on: 09/03/2019
The National Sports Illustrated's burkini cover: exploitation or representation?
The 2019 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition features supermodel Halima Aden wearing a burkini on the cover. The National's Pop Panel breaks down the complex values at play.
- 2019
- 00:11:15
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/23/2019
London Morning Young and black in London
Oakridge Secondary School student Fazia Agbonhin and Western University student Elija Ngoy tell London Morning about their experiences growing up in London and what Black History Month means to them.
- 2019
- 00:09:15
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/03/2019
The National 'Unprecedented' report released on racial profiling by Toronto police
A black person in Toronto is nearly 20 times more likely than a white person to be shot and killed by police, according to a new Ontario Human Rights Commission report on race and policing. The commission's interim report said black people were over-represented in several types of violent police interactions, including use-of-force cases, shootings, deadly encounters and fatal shootings.
- 2018
- 00:05:18
- 13-14
- Added on: 04/03/2019
The National Ottawa unveils 'historic' Indigenous child welfare overhaul
While only seven per cent of Canada's children are Indigenous, they represent more than half of Canada's children in foster care. This is a startling statistic that a new Liberal bill, backed by First Nations leaders, aims to change.
- 2019
- 00:02:11
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/26/2019
The National Shelter aims to help growing number of refugees arriving as unaccompanied minors
Refugee advocates say that over the past 20 years there's been an increase in the number of unaccompanied youths arriving in Canada. These minors face the dual challenge of adapting to their new environment while also being children missing their parents. For those alone and with nowhere to go, a Toronto shelter looks to give them the support they need.
- 2019
- 00:04:10
- 13-14
- Added on: 02/01/2019
The National Diversity in film now extending to critics
CBC News looks at how the Toronto International Film Festival is helping more diverse movie reviewers in the spotlight this year.
- 2018
- 00:04:04
- 13-14
- Added on: 02/01/2019
The National Ontario judge says carding has little to no value as a policing tool
An Ontario judge who earlier this week called for the elimination of random street checks said carding only generates "low quality intelligence" and alienates certain communities from the police.
- 2019
- 00:02:31
- 13-14
- Added on: 01/22/2019
The National Tougher impaired driving laws raise concerns about targeting
Police officers in Canada who lawfully pull over a driver no longer need reasonable grounds to demand a sample of their breath. The new rules, however, are raising concerns about possible police targeting and there's a growing expectation that they will be challenged in court.
- 2018
- 00:03:15
- 13-14
- Added on: 01/22/2019
News in Review - December 2018 #MeToo: The Movement a Year On
In October 2017 the #MeToo campaign went viral around the world empowering women to speak up about sexual harassment. But a year on, some are wondering if the movement has lost its momentum. While it seems to be making inroads in North America, it’s faced a serious backlash in France. This is a country that has always been polarized on ...
- 2018
- 00:15:48
- 13-14
- Added on: 12/21/2018
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The National Choosing death earlier than planned
A Nova Scotia woman who has chosen a medically assisted death says Canada's new law is too extreme and unfair. She says she's now forced to make the difficult choice to end her life earlier than she'd like.
- 2018
- 00:02:56
- 13-14
- Added on: 11/06/2018
The National Indigenous community divided over who tells their stories
The issue is in the spotlight thanks to three feature films at the Toronto International Film Festival with Indigenous content. However two of them are directed by non-Indigenous directors.
- 2018
- 00:03:38
- 13-14
- Added on: 11/06/2018
The National Canadian startup uses AI to reduce job interview bias
A Canadian startup is using artificial intelligence to try to reduce bias in the hiring process. CBC News visited Knockri's headquarters to find out more about the promises its technology makes and the challenges it faces.
- 2018
- 00:05:54
- 13-14
- Added on: 10/15/2018
CBC Docs POV 14 & Muslim
Meet young Muslim kids as they transition from private, Islamic elementary school to public high school, capturing what it means to be young, Muslim and growing up in the West at this unsettling time in modern history. Through their wide eyes, we begin to understand the dilemmas facing them. As they take us on their journey revealing fears, anxieties, hopes ...
- 2018
- 00:45:00
- 13-14
- Added on: 10/02/2018
CBC News Do refugee claimants automatically get access to our hospitals and doctors?
The short answer is yes. The CBC’s Vik Adhopia describes the different types of health benefits refugee claimants get in Canada.
- 2017
- 00:02:27
- 13-14
- Added on: 09/13/2018
CBC News Can Canada’s health care system cope with immigration?
Canada’s universal health care system makes it an attractive place to live, but it’s not perfect. Can it cope with tens of thousands of new immigrants?
- 2017
- 00:01:44
- 13-14
- Added on: 09/13/2018
CBC Short Docs Run as One: The Journey of the Front Runners
In 1967, Winnipeg hosted the fifth Pan American Games. 10 young Indigenous athletes from First Nations across Manitoba were selected to run the Pan Am torch from Minneapolis to Winnipeg — an 800 km, once-in-a-lifetime journey. But just before the athletes arrived at the opening ceremonies, the torch was taken from them and handed to a non-Indigenous athlete, who carried ...
- 2018
- 00:19:12
- 9-12
- Added on: 08/13/2018
The National How summer beach fun is being made accessible for the disabled
The National takes you to Inverness, N.S, for a look at how summer beach fun is being made more accessible for the physically disabled.
- 2018
- 00:02:22
- 13-14
- Added on: 08/03/2018
The National Women take men's roles at Stratford Festival
Women are taking men's roles at the normally traditional Stratford Festival, as organizers look for more gender parity in arts and entertainment.
- 2018
- 00:03:36
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/27/2018
The National Influential filmmakers react to state of Indigenous film in Canada
The National spoke to three influential filmmakers about the state of Indigenous film in Canada. CBC Radio host Duncan McCue is joined by filmmakers Lisa Jackson and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril and the director of Canada's new Indigenous Screen Office, Jesse Wente.
- 2018
- 00:10:42
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/11/2018
The National Marvel's newest superhero Snowguard is an Inuit teen
The Toronto writer who brought her to life is not Indigenous, but made sure the character was true to her Inuit background.
- 2018
- 00:04:25
- 9-12
- Added on: 07/11/2018
The National Canada's LGBT seniors fear discrimination in elder care
Many of Canada's LGBT seniors fear discrimination in elder care, believing they'll have to once again hide their pride to avoid prejudice.
- 2018
- 00:07:15
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/11/2018
The National Women-focused co-working spaces increase in Canada
The spike coincides with the rise of the #MeToo movement, as more women look for an alternative to the male-dominated workplace. But are these women-only workplaces discriminatory?
- 2018
- 00:04:22
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/03/2018
The National Trump, #MeToo and Times Up movements change romance
The romance novel genre is a billion-dollar industry in the U.S. and there's a big shift happening, as writers empower the female characters in their stories.
- 2018
- 00:03:59
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/03/2018
