Exploring Black Communities in Canada Through Film
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National Film Board Education This link opens in a new window
NFB Education has a rich and relevant collection of 5,200 documentaries, animated films, interactive productions, and short films in English and French, with more than 1,700 exclusive titles. Includes a wide selection of study guides, a chaptering tool, and learning bundles with clear connections to today’s major issues. Content is organized around three key themes: environment and sustainability, Indigenous voices and reconciliation, and diversity and inclusion.
Grade K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Socials, Indigenous, Literacy.
Blog - explanation and preview of selected study guide pages
Study Guide - Ages 13+, requires signing in to NFB CAMPUS. Create an account for the first time here (staff only).
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Blog: Teach Citizenship Education Through Animated Films
For Black History Month, teachers have a unique opportunity to connect students to the history and the social and cultural contributions of Black people in Canada. These animated films make conversations around Black History Month possible with students while highlighting aspects of citizenship education. As teachers, we have a front-row seat to the increasing need for our students to develop capabilities needed in the 21st century, capabilities such as the ability to speak the truth, to think both critically and historically, and to celebrate and collaborate across differences. -
Guide: Exploring Black Communities Through Film
Ages 13+. Learn about the history and experiences of Black, African, and Caribbean Canadians through this comprehensive study guide PDF.
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Playlist: The Impact and Influence of Black Music
5 films, Ages 15-17. Art, and specifically music, affect us in ways that are difficult to articulate but somehow manage to clarify concepts and ideas in a manner we can relate to and understand. This selection of films uses music from Black artists to take us through the Black community’s lived experience.
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Playlist: Black Communities in Canada: A Rich History
30 films, Ages 15-17, some requiring sign in to NFB CAMPUS
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Office National du Film du Canada Éducation This link opens in a new window
Le Campus ONF propose une collection riche et pertinente de 5 200 documentaires, films animés, productions interactives et courts métrages en anglais et en français dont plus de 1 700 titres sont offerts en exclusivité. Cette collection inclut une vaste sélection de guides d’études, un outil pour faciliter la mise en chapitres et des unités d’apprentissage clairement liées aux enjeux majeurs d’aujourd’hui. Le contenu est organisé selon 3 thèmes : l’environnement et la durabilité, le contenu autochtone et la réconciliation, et la diversité et l’inclusion.
Grade K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Socials, Indigenous, Literacy.
Ninth Floor (Film with Mini-Lessons)
Ninth Floor - Ages 15-18 - Guiding Question: How do racism and discrimination affect quality of life, and how can I help foster greater social unity?