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Gatherings Series (Ages 12-14)

Gatherings Series (Ages 12-14)

A must-see documentary series that offers fresh perspectives and a sensitive, hopeful look at environmental challenges through the eyes of some colourful and inspiring characters.

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Films in This Playlist Include
Territories
Seeds
Roots
Embers
Harvests
Communities

  • Territories
    2020|37 min

    An emerging generation of farmers unites around a common cause: developing initiatives that favour sustainable and rewarding community-based agriculture. Viewer Advisory: This film contains scenes of animal slaughter.

  • Seeds
    2020|32 min

    Nature awakens and the food self-sufficiency project takes shape. Preserving the region’s ecosystem, however, demands awareness-raising efforts.

  • Roots
    2020|33 min

    Spring is the season for working the land and planting. Thanks to a cooperative approach and mutual aid, everything runs more efficiently.

  • Embers
    2020|30 min

    With a little bit of resourcefulness, people can confront the greatest challenges. And when the environment is under threat, a peaceful resistance springs to life.

  • Harvests
    2020|31 min

    With the right vision in place, the land has real potential. In farm fields or in the streets, strength in numbers matters above all.

  • People of the Peace
    1958|24 min

    A summary and analysis of the Peace River district showing the economic factors necessary for an integrated and prosperous development. It is a warm and human story of change from primitive sod-busting to modern, mechanized agriculture and industry, and a tribute to the pioneer spirit which still finds scope in our northern settlement fringe.

  • Communities
    2020|32 min

    Viewer Advisory: This film contains scenes of animal slaughter..

    Fall has come: the harvest festival, hunting and butchering season. The village gets ready for winter. As ties between communities are strengthened, the Gaspé is changing.