Three lessons from the NFB for Pink Shirt Day.

1. Bully Dance - This film "...can be a starting point for discussions about peer pressure, respect, sharing and cooperation, and empathy. For older students, the conversation can move towards how groups can influence/negate a bully culture and how bystanders can unknowingly reinforce bully behaviours."

2. Door to Door - This film "...encourag{es] positive, open dialogue between two grade levels...highlighting the proactive results of conflict resolution."

3. Glasses - "This film highlights ideas related to peer pressure, inclusivity and friendship." *Warning - mention of self-harm.

These three lessons from NFB can be used for Pink Shirt Day.

1. Bully Dance - shows how a community can deal with a bully. There are two teacher guides in CAMPUS (remember as a teacher in SK you have full access to CAMPUS for free!)

2. Discrimination: Tales of Ordinary Fatphobia - the story of a young girl who faces bullying because of her body. There is a viewing guide and a lesson plan to go with this film.

3. Cyberbullying - Star Wars Kid: The Rise of the Digital Shadows - this story deals with cyberbullying and the impacts it can have. This connects media studies and bullying. A lesson is provided.

This playlist features films that confront racism. They are a small selection of films from the NFB collection that look at instances of racism in Canada, and support dialogue on equality and diversity.

Now more than ever is the time to consider the realities of Canadian-Black communities. Explore our collection of films by distinguished Black filmmakers, creators, and allies. We’ve selected a group of NFB films that portray the multi-layered lives of Canada’s diverse Black communities. The incredible stories of strength, courage and perseverance in the face of adversity that these films present are not often found in mainstream history books. Black communities and cultures have been part of Canadian history from its earliest days, but sadly, their contributions and the lessons they can teach are rarely studied at the elementary or secondary level in schools.

« La chaîne éducative Cinéma autochtone vise à engager les apprenants dans des discussions sur l’histoire coloniale du Canada et son impact sur les communautés autochtones. Nous vous invitons à découvrir notre collection de films réalisés par des cinéastes autochtones et par des gens qui sont leurs alliés. »

Accédez à de ressources pédagogiques connexes en utilisant votre adresse courriel scolaire pour vous connecter à la plateforme ONF « CAMPUS » : https://www.onf.ca/campus-canada/#campus-subscription-section

**Visionnez toujours les films avant de les montrer aux élèves - cette collection n'est pas nécessairement destinée aux enfants.**

Educational playlists are selections of films on themes that tie in with Canadian curricula and address the important issues of the day. Many of the playlists are also linked to our study guides

In the film, two co-workers are made to share the same workspace. However, their clashing personalities and differing approaches to work soon create tension. How can they defuse the situation? The lesson explores how the characters express their emotions and the effect that different ways of dealing with conflict will have on them, their work and their colleagues.

Discover Saskatchewan—from its big cities and rural areas to its small towns and remote communities—through a selection of films that shines a spotlight on the province’s hidden treasures and fascinating characters. Suitable for both primary and secondary level students, this playlist includes animated and documentary films. These seminal works from our collection address the topics that matter most, ranging from historical subjects to the most pressing issues of the day.

For most of Canada’s existence, the teaching of its history has omitted the many racist laws, horrors, abuses and genocide perpetrated on the Indigenous Peoples of this land. This mini-lesson follows Murray Sinclair as he demonstrates that the colonial narrative that shaped Canada’s version of history tokenized, dehumanized and erased the many contributions and innovations of Indigenous Peoples and their key role in shaping what is now known as Canada.

The Indigenous Voices and Reconciliation learning channel aims to engage learners in discussions about Canada’s colonial history and its impact on Indigenous communities. Explore our collection of films by distinguished Indigenous filmmakers, creators, and allies.

NFB educational playlists are selections of films on themes that tie in with Canadian curricula and address the important issues of the day. Many of the playlists are also linked to our study guides.

16 Days of Activism
Beyond December 6
Mini Lesson for "Because We Are Girls"
Mini Lesson "Into the Light"
Mini Lesson for "Status Quo"
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women
A Better Man Study Guide

Ages: 8+

Coping with stress is a skill we need to teach at school across a wide breadth of subjects.

Legacies 150 is a series of interactive photo and illustration essays reflecting on legacy and inheritance a century and a half into Canadian Confederation. These first-person stories explore where we come from, who we are, and what kind of nation we are becoming.

Mini Lesson for Beauty: Beyond the Binary
Themes:
Diversity/Pluralism – Identity
Family Studies / Home Economics – Child Development, Family Diversity and Challenges
Health / Personal Development – Human Growth and Development, Identity
Recommended Ages: 12 and up

Beauty: Beyond the Binary follows five gender-diverse youth as they share experiences (both affirming and challenging) that have influenced their journey towards becoming and expressing their authentic selves.

Activities are included.

Ages: 6-7

Overarching Question: Is it normal to be anxious at school?

*Watch the video
*Complete the provided activities

Ages: 16+

Overarching Question: How do we define success and how does this definition impact our lives?

Short, digital lessons based on NFB films. Mini-lessons include 3 - 4 student activities, based on short film clips, with the option for students to 'go deeper'. Discover the selection of lessons that cover a diversity of topics, with new lessons being added monthly.

The National Film Board of Canada's award-winning online Screening Room has over 3,000 productions.

Films on this site can be streamed free of charge, or downloaded for your personal use for a small fee. We also offer educational works on a subscription basis to schools and institutions.

Our Collection includes documentaries, animations, experimental films, fiction and interactive works. We showcase films that take a stand on issues of global importance that matter to Canadians—stories about the environment, human rights, international conflict, the arts and more.

NFB's collection of educational films and resources.
Remember, as a SK teacher, you have access to materials here.