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River Valley

S2 E18
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2006

The Village of River Valley is part of the larger municipality of West Nipissing which borders North Bay. Located north of Sturgeon Falls, it is reached by a small winding road, like all the others that lead to these picturesque hamlets of Northern Ontario. Along the way, you discover a way of life and a way of being, people of integrity. A small village that, on the one hand, is thirsty for development but, on the other hand, has preserved a way of life marked by simplicity and joie de vivre.

Levels:
Secondary Grade 10 Grade 12 Grade 9 Grade 11 Elementary Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 6 Grade 5
Subjects:
Social Sciences and Humanities Canadian and World Studies The Arts Music Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology
Skills:
Communication Global Citizenship and Sustainability
Themes:
Franco-Ontarian Culture Francophonie
French level:
B1: Threshold Independent User (B1 - B2) B2: Vantage
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E1 : Lefaivre

28min50s
This episode deals with the history and evolution of the small community of Lefaivre. It talks about tradition, generation, lifestyle, memories, agriculture and the importance of French language schools. It is evident that the residents of this small village have a strong sense of belonging and that despite the celebrations, they want…
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E2 : Sault Ste-Marie

27min50s
Sault Ste. Marie is a city that has experienced a language crisis. The population is declining as there have been many different migratory flows. Despite the challenges encountered, perseverance, solidarity and a sense of belonging have been key to the survival of the Francophone community. It is obvious that the people who live there…
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E3 : Timmins

27min50s
Citizens of Timmins recount parts of the city's history beginning with Tony Martin, founder of Theriault High School. It is obvious that this building is the heart of the Francophone community in the region. Families and friends still meet to continue the tradition of gatherings, to make music and to sing folk songs. Compassion…
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E4 : Alexandria

29min30s
Alexandria is a small village known for its mouldings. This industry is profitable for the many employees who work there. Agriculture is also part of this small community. Many people are of Scottish origin, and the others are mostly French-speaking. It is obvious that the sense of belonging, the generational aspect and the need to…
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E5 : St-Joachim

28min50s
St-Joachim is a small village that has undergone many changes, and this, to the detriment of the wishes of the citizens. The church is at the heart of this small community but even if the building is still there, people can no longer enjoy it. The post office is the only central place left in this small community. People are hoping…
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E6 : Embrun

28min50s
About 20 minutes from Ottawa lies Embrun, a community that radiates Francophonie. The land is, in the words of one resident of this region, invaluable. A spirit of cordiality prevails despite the gradual transition from a rural to an urban region. Culture and language remain crucial to the people who live there. Many small businesses,…
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E7 : Vanier

28min50s
Vanier, formerly known as 'Eastview' is a community that has undergone many social and political struggles. Berthe Liard is recognized as an important person in the history of this region. Many fundamental values are at the heart of this community: volunteerism, mutual aid, sense of belonging, cooperation, Francophone roots,…
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E8 : Welland

28min50s
Welland experienced phenomenal growth, which resulted in two major waves of skilled labour migration. First came the cotton workers from the textile industry, and then the steelworkers who came to work in the steel mills. Also, at the same time, the expansion of the Welland Canal soon accommodated the expansion of shipping. Thus,…
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E9 : Rivière-aux-canards

29min30s
Rivière-aux-canards is a refuge. A refuge for nature and people who seek simplicity. It is a place where, in 1864, Father Marseille and 64 families founded an agiarian French-Canadian community in southern Ontario. In order for a community to organize itself and develop the means and tools to control its destiny, and even better, to…
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E10 : Chapleau

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Chapleau is located in the heart of northern Ontario, an almost sacred place where, according to the natives, the gods had divided the waters equally between the northern tribes, making them flow on one side to Hudson Bay and on the other to the great Lake Superior. In 1885, the Canadian Pacific was created for trade between the north…
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E11 : Kapuskasing

28min50s
Citizens of Kapuskasing tell exciting stories about their corner of the country. It is obvious that Jean-Jacques Guénette, Normand Fortin, Nicole Guertin, Jacqueline Guertin, Pierre Ouellette and Christine M. Fortin have really made many efforts to ensure the vitality of the community. The art gallery, the grants and the courage of…
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E12 : Mattawa

29min30s
Mattawa is stability, continuity. Like the rock on which rivers flow, listening to time without allowing itself to be changed, following the current of things, of people and of simple life. At the time when Firmin Monestime was mayor of Mattawa, the small town was looking to give itself a new face, but above all to preserve and…
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E13 : Plantagenet

27min50s
In 1997, the village of Plantagenet became 'The Township of Alfred-Plantagenet', thus regrouping four municipalities. But the small community has not lost its sense of identity. Here, the people have kept their traditions, their rites and their customs, but more importantly, they have learned to renew them and give them a…
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E14 : Windsor

27min50s
In the 1970s, Lucille Bécigneul and her daughter Thérèse recall the time when their father and grandfather operated a vineyard in the Windsor area, shipping grapes to the United States and Quebec. Today, it is their descendants' turn to express their gratitude and recall the good memories. A daily life full of family values, a…
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E15 : Fauquier

28min50s
This episode is about the history of Fauquier. It is obvious that the founders of this small region in Northern Ontario did not have an easy life. We meet Yvon Grzella who shares his passions for carving and hunting and Michel Laberge who loves to shoe horses. The natural resources are one of the best assets of the region. Work is…
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E16 : Iroquois Falls - Val-Gagné

29min30s
Val-Gagné and Iroquois Falls are featured in this episode. These very small francophone communities are still proud of their francophone culture and heritage. Unfortunately, the decline in population has meant that these regions are struggling economically! Paul Gagné talks about his field hockey career despite his roots in this small…
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E17 : Blind River

27min50s
Blind River is located on the north shore of Lake Huron, in an exceptional natural environment. The economy of the region is not what it used to be. Heavy industry is in decline but tourism seems to be the only potential for long-term economic development. François Lemieux and Lucien Pilon share various opinions on this community. …
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E18 : River Valley

29min50s
The Village of River Valley is part of the larger municipality of West Nipissing which borders North Bay. Located north of Sturgeon Falls, it is reached by a small winding road, like all the others that lead to these picturesque hamlets of Northern Ontario. Along the way, you discover a way of life and a way of being, people of…
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E19 : Cobalt

27min50s
Cobalt is part of the so-called 'Tri-Towns', a community on the shores of Lake Timiskaming that also includes Haileybury and New Liskeard. In 1910, Cobalt had a population of 30,000 and operated about 100 mining sites. At that time, the town was the industrial and economic heart of the region, the hub of the largest known…
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E20 : North Bay

29min30s
When you arrive in North Bay, the gateway to Northern Ontario, you are immediately captivated by the vast landscape that flows into the blue waters of Lake Nipissing, an image of unparalleled beauty. Those who came to settle here were looking for adventure and freedom. Today, those who live here are the guardians of a cultural legacy…
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E21 : Hammer

28min50s
Hanmer was a small farming village where those who came to live there sought the tranquility of rural life. Today, life is more urban, but at the pace of a suburb, Greater Sudbury. Hanmer's history is a collection of family stories.
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E22 : Rockland

29min30s
Rockland was founded in 1860 on a rocky outcrop on the edge of the Ottawa River and the Canadian Shield. Today, the people of this region are eagerly awaiting the changes that the future holds. They want to preserve and maintain what they call the core, which is what keeps their identity.
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E23 : L'Orignal

27min50s
L'Orignal is located halfway between Ottawa and Montreal, and has developed between these two poles of attraction. On the main streets, historical landmarks reflect its unique history. A history that takes on its full color in the family anecdotes passed down from generation to generation. Today, Claude Laflamme tells us about…
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E24 : Tecumseh

27min50s
Tecumeh, once a thriving small town, has grown into an even more thriving small town, refusing to blend into the skyline of its two neighbouring cities, Windsor and Detroit. Its name, taken from the famous Shawnee native chief who fought the American invaders during the War of 1812, has surely inspired its French-speaking community to…
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E25 : Orléans

27min50s
Today, when we refer to the village of Orléans, we refer to this bedroom community on the edge of Ottawa, but those who have always lived there have a completely different image. A black and white image: that of the past. And another in color: that of the present, coloured freehand and to the rhythm of change.
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E26 : Ottawa

30min
Ottawa, the nation's capital, has been a curious marriage between the political and the human, the institutional and the community, since its founding.
Levels:
Secondary Grade 10 Grade 12 Grade 9 Grade 11 Elementary Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 6 Grade 5
Subjects:
Social Sciences and Humanities Canadian and World Studies The Arts Music Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology
Skills:
Communication Global Citizenship and Sustainability
Themes:
Franco-Ontarian Culture Francophonie
French level:
B1: Threshold Independent User (B1 - B2) B2: Vantage