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CBC News Bernie Francis reads "In Flanders Fields" in Mi'kmaq
For Remembrance Day, Mi'kmaw linguist Bernie Francis reads his translation of John McCrae's war poem "In Flanders Fields."
- 2017
- 00:01:37
- 9-12
- Added on: 03/25/2019
Canada: The Story of Us Service and Sacrifice (1916-1929)
Bravery and sacrifice define our new nation as war erupts across Europe. Canada, as a British Dominion, joins in the fight – a young country seeking to find its place on the world stage. It's not long before nearly half a million Canadians, including thousands of Indigenous soldiers, travel to Europe to serve beside their allies in the First World ...
- 2017
- 00:44:16
- 13-14
- Added on: 10/10/2017
News in Review - May 2007 Remembering Vimy Ridge
On Easter Monday 2007, Canadians marked the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The battle cost the lives of more than 3,000 Canadians, but contributed greatly to Canada’s sense of nationhood. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the commemoration ceremonies that were held in France and in Canada. We’ll also look at the renovated monument ...
- 2007
- 00:14:20
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/15/2007
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News in Review - May 1992 Vimy Ridge: Sacrifice and Courage
Dan Bjarnason was in Europe for the Vimy Ridge commemoration ceremony. In this report he reviews the Canadian victory in 1917, the celebrations of 1992, the memories, and the historical perspective in which we now see this important event.
- 1992
- 00:15:43
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/15/1992
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