← Canada: The Story of Us

Season 1

10 episodes · 2017

  1. 1Worlds Collide

    26 Mar 2017 · 40 min

    Hundreds of Indigenous nations with advanced political systems and traditions live in what today is known as Canada. With the arrival of European newcomers, Indigenous traditions face sudden change.

  2. 2Hunting Treasure

    02 Apr 2017 · 41 min

    A new generation of rebels and entrepreneurs compete for the key to this land's prosperity - its natural resources - while others fight to protect them. It's an epic quest for treasure.

  3. 3War of Independence

    09 Apr 2017 · 41 min

    Fearless, ingenious, and for the first time united. The war of 1812 is Canada's War of Independence.

  4. 4Connected

    16 Apr 2017 · 41 min

    Inventors and entrepreneurs dream of uniting the country through the latest design and technology - and make their fortunes.

  5. 5Expansion

    23 Apr 2017 · 41 min

    In the lead up to Confederation, Canada faces the threat of American expansionism. Determined that Canada will remain independent and free, a generation of risk-takers, gold miners, cowboys and railway-men will rise to the challenge.

  6. 6Service and Sacrifice

    30 Apr 2017 · 41 min

    As war breaks out across Europe, thousands of Canadian soldiers serve beside their allies in WWI.

  7. 7Boom; Bust

    07 May 2017 · 41 min

    The dawn of the 20th century brings a population growth, causing an outbreak of deadly disease, labour strikes and a struggle for improved lives.

  8. 8United at War: 1939-1944

    07 May 2017 · 41 min

    The outbreak of WWII unites Canada for a common cause.

  9. 9A New Identity

    14 May 2017 · 41 min

    After the war, Canadian citizens set out to re-shape the country by challenging injustice, growing the circle of Confederation and building a complex and cosmopolitan nation.

  10. 10The Canadian Experimentfinale

    14 May 2017 · 41 min

    As Canada moves into the 21st century, it serves as an example to the rest of the world by keeping its borders open while building a relationship with Indigenous peoples.