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Mar 26, 2017 · Episode 5: Expansion (1858 - 1899) In the lead up to Confederation, Canada faces the threat of American expansionism. Determined that Canada will remain independent and free, a generation of...
- James Douglas Defends The Border on The West Coast
- Louis Riel and Big Bear Take on The Federal Government
- Bringing The Cattle Industry to Alberta
- The Railway Crosses The Rockies
- Keeping Order in The Yukon
James Douglas, the son of a Scottish planter and a Creole Bajan woman, born in what is now Guyana, signs on to the North West Company at the age of 16. When the company merges with the Hudson's Bay Company, Douglas moves quickly up the ranks of the organization. He eventually became the Hudson's Bay Company's Chief Factor of New Caledonia, effectiv...
In 1869, the railway survey across Canada encounters resistance in the west from the Métis nation, led by Louis Riel. The Métis feel their place in the new nation of Canada has not been properly negotiated. In 1884, the railway encounters more resistance from the Plains Cree under the leadership of Big Bear, a fearless negotiator who seeks to secur...
In 1881, businessman Frederick Stimson's wishes to establish a cattle ranch in Alberta. He purchases land in the Rocky Mountains foothills for what will become the Bar U Ranch. The only problem: he doesn't actually have any cattle. He needs skilled cowboys to drive the cattle from southern Idaho and fill the ranch. One of these cowboys is John Ware...
The last great push of the railway across Canada encounters resistance of a geographic sort: the Rocky Mountains. It will take great engineering prowess and sacrifice to overcome this obstacle. Chief engineer James Ross struggles to find a way to mitigate the Rocky Mountains and deliver a method of safe passage over the Kicking Horse Pass. Entrepre...
The Klondike gold rush brings an influx of American prospectors into the Yukon. They encounter a uniquely Canadian style of justice in the form of Sam Steele, an ex-soldier and the North-West Mounted Police officer in charge of the region. Martha Black and her brother George travel to seek their own fortune in the Klondike, passing through the dead...
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- World's Collide. March 25, 2017|44 min. Hundreds of Indigenous nations with advanced political systems and traditions live in what today is known as Canada.
- Hunting Treasure. April 1, 2017|44 min. A new generation of rebels and entrepreneurs compete for the key to this land's prosperity - its natural resources - while others fight to protect them.
- War of Independence. April 8, 2017|44 min. Fearless, ingenious, and for the first time - united. The war of 1812 is Canada’s War of Independence. With the British Empire entrenched in a European war - a disparate group of Canadians - Indigenous, French Canadian, Scottish, African Canadian and even ex-pat Americans, join together to fight for their new homeland.
- Connection. April 15, 2017|44 min. Inventors and entrepreneurs dream of uniting the country through the latest design and technology - and make their fortunes.
Apr 19, 2017 · Watch the fifth episode of the CBC documentary series that explores Canada's history from Confederation to the present day. Learn how WWII shaped Canada's identity, culture and society through stories of courage, sacrifice and diversity.
Jun 11, 2021 · S1 E5: In the lead up to Confederation, Canada faces the threat of American expansionism. Determined that Canada will remain independent and free, a generation of risk-takers, gold miners, cowboys and railway-men will rise to the challenge. Documentary Jun. 11, 2021 41 min.
Feb 7, 2024 · Canada: The Story of Us. Mark Sanche. 14 videos 1,251 views Last updated on Feb 7, 2024.
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Canada: The Story of Us: With Sylvie Pamphile, Matthew MacCallum, Steve Rizzo, Jeffrey Barnes. This epic adventure history series tells the grand story of people, places and events that shaped Canada.
