I was watching this series and it was so emotionally charged. It was really good, can't believe Canada is finally making some good television, eh.
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Not to be overly critical but if you really hate the series souhldn't you give it a mark much lower than six?
BTW I enjoy this series very much
"I"m Gilbert Smythe ... bite me!"
I began watching this series when I was in Grade 6 or so, and I didn't
truly appreciate the series until I reached high school. Maggie
Huculak's voice perfectly fits each scene and story line. The tone and
expression helps put emotional impact on the stories. The music is
exquisite and matches the artistic scenes. I was deeply sad to see the
series end because it was educational and interesting. I learned so
much from this series and I felt blessed and proud to call Canada, my
country. The rich history is filmed artistically and the actors (voice
and on screen) are passionate about their roles. The series also sides
with every character and tells his/her story, and is never biased. I
absolutely recommend to teachers, to show this amazing series at school
because it is truly marvelous and amazing. Canada: A People's History
was breathtaking, and flawless. I gained new appreciation for Canada
and for our active partaking in influencing the world. Currently I am
planning on becoming a history major at University and I immensely
thank the wonderful efforts put worth by an amazing cast and crew
because I was blown away by each episode. People need to realize what
we are apart of history and we should thank the courageous Canadians of
our past for this opportunity to be able to be who we are. If any of
the historical Canadians featured in this series, were alive today,
they would be proud to see that they are appreciated and their tales
are told with true emotion. I personally disliked Henri Bourassa from
the way my history textbook explained this politician, and I admired
Wilfred Laurier. Canada: A People's History made me appreciate Henri
Hourassa for always taking a stand and expressing his thoughts. I also
learned about Wilfred Laurier's past and his hard work to become Prime
Minister. Textbooks cannot explain these things-- they cannot express
emotions. But by watching this series, you will "live" through each
character because this series is so heartfelt. I will always keep it
close to my heart and mind, and I will always remember what I've
learned about Canada and it's rich, rich history. The strengths and
weaknesses-- I felt victorious and I felt poor and alone. I lived in
this series.
This series should be mandatory viewing in all schools, if not by all Canadians, who should watch this, too.
http://learnyourdamnhomophones.com/ Learn your damn homophones.
As a teacher of Canadian history at the elementary level, I have often used parts of this series to supplement my program. E.g., it is one thing to describe the Battle of the Plains of Abraham as written in a book--it is quite another to see it re-enacted onscreen! Students get a much greater connection to what they are learning this way.
Even the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa shows excerpts from this series as part of their displays.
That's great to hear that it is being used in schools.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5GZIDnMzZQ Why does Canada need a queen?