Heritage Minutes S04E03 · Pauline Vanier

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Professional diplomats Georges and Pauline Vanier fight Canadian immigration policy in an attempt to help refugees fleeing Europe in the Second World War.

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1. 1 1. Hart & Papineau1995-05-22 · 1mThe efforts of politician and lawyer Louis-Joseph Papineau give full equality of religion to Jews in Canada.
2. 2 2. Paul Émile Borduas1995-05-22 · 1mThe art of Paul-Émile Borduas and the Quiet Revolution are featured.
3. 3 3. Pauline Vanier1995-05-22 · 1mProfessional diplomats Georges and Pauline Vanier fight Canadian immigration policy in an attempt to help refugees fleeing Europe in the Second World War.
4. 4 4. Water Pump1995-05-22 · 1mCanadian Mennonites devise sustainable agriculture practices that aid the Third World.
5. 5 5. Flags1995-05-22 · 1mLawyer, judge, and politician John Matheson looks at candidates for Canada's new flag.
6. 6 6. Sitting Bull1995-05-22 · 1mNative American Chief Sitting Bull seeks refuge in Canada.
7. 7 7. John Cabot1995-05-22 · 1mItalian navigator and explorer John Cabot discovers the Grand Banks of Newfoundland and runs "aground" on a bounty of fish.
8. 8 8. Winnie1995-05-22 · 1mThe bear of Canadian soldier Harry Colebourn becomes the inspiration for Winnie the Pooh.
9. 9 9. Myrnam Hospital1995-05-22 · 1mThe town of Myrnam, Alberta forms a non-denominational hospital.
10. 10 10. Bluenose1995-05-22 · 1mThe Bluenose, a ship out of Halifax and an important Canadian symbol in the 1930s, wins its last race.
11. 11 11. John McCrae1995-05-22 · 1mAuthor, artist and physician during World War I John McCrae pens In Flanders Fields.
12. 12 12. The Paris Crew1995-05-22 · 1mThe surprise victory of the Paris Crew, a group of unheralded Canadian rowers, at the 1867 World Championships.
13. 13 13. Nat Taylor1995-05-22 · 1mHow Nat Taylor invents the multiplex theater.
14. 14 14. Maurice "Rocket" Richard1995-05-22 · 1mDecember 28, 1944 was moving day for 23 year old Maurice Richard. All day he hefted furniture - including a piano - into his new house. That night he scored 5 goals and 3 assists s
15. 15 15. Avro Arrow1997-01-12 · 1mThe development of the Avro Arrow (this Heritage Minute was produced based on the 1996 mini-series "The Arrow").
16. 16 16. Expo '671997-04-28 · 1mThe planning of the Montreal International and Universal Exposition called Expo 67 is featured.
17. 17 17. John Humphrey1997-05-01 · 1mLegal scholar, jurist, and human rights advocate John Humphrey drafts the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
18. 18 18. Marion Orr1997-05-01 · 1mThe story of female World War II pilot, Marion Orr.
19. 19 19. Syrup1997-05-01 · 1mA First Nations family teaches early settlers how to make maple syrup.
20. 20 20. Frontier College1997-08-01 · 1mFrontier College educates those away from the urban centres.
21. 21 21. Jackie Robinson1997-08-05 · 1mBaseball player, Jackie Robinson joins the Montreal Royals on October 23, 1946.
22. 22 22. Stratford1997-08-05 · 1mA look back at the beginning of the Stratford Festival of Canada.
23. 23 23. Grey Owl1999-10-01 · 1mEnglishman Archie Belaney (played by Pierce Brosnan) rises to prominence as a notable author and lecturer after he took on the First Nations identity called Grey Owl. Adapted from
24. 24 24. Lucille Teasdale2000-04-28 · 1mSurgeon Lucille Teasdale devotes her life to helping the poor in Africa.
25. 25 25. J. S. Woodsworth2003-01-01 · 1mAuthor, lecturer and social activist J. S. Woodsworth convinces Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King to introduce old age pensions.