A series of short films illustrating interesting moments of Canadian history.
Where to Watch Heritage Minutes • Temporada 1
13 Episodes
Underground Railroad
E1
Underground RailroadAn African American escapes to Canada along the Underground Railroad.
Valour Road
E2
Valour RoadThree men from Pine Street in Winnipeg win the Victoria Cross in World War I, and the street's name is changed to Valour Road in their honour.
Jacques Plante
E3
Jacques PlanteJacques Plante becomes the first NHL player to wear a goaltender mask in regular play.
Jennie Trout
E4
Jennie TroutJennie Trout becomes Canada's first woman doctor.
Superman
E5
SupermanComic book artist Joe Shuster, en route to visit his cousin, Frank Shuster, creates Superman.
Peacekeepers
E6
PeacekeepersCanadian peacekeepers are stationed in Cyprus to help diffuse tension between Greek and Turkish Cypriots.
Responsible Government
E7
Responsible GovernmentQueen Victoria decides to grant Canada responsible government after the crushing of the Rebellions of 1837.
Soddie
E8
SoddiePrairie settlers build a house of sod.
Nellie McClung
E9
Nellie McClungFeminist, politician, and social activist Nellie McClung demands the right to vote in Manitoba.
Orphans
E10
OrphansFrench Canadian families adopt Irish orphans in the 1850s while allowing them to maintain part of their Irish heritage.
Jacques Cartier
E11
Jacques CartierFrench navigator and explorer Jacques Cartier misunderstands some Natives resulting in the name Canada.
Halifax Explosion
E12
Halifax ExplosionTrain dispatcher Vince Coleman sacrifices his own life to save a train from the Halifax Explosion.
Wilder Penfield
E13
Wilder PenfieldA Montreal neurosurgeon makes ground-breaking advances in the treatment of seizure disorders.
