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The mandate of Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) is “to provide Veterans, qualified civilians and their families with the benefits and services to which they are entitled, to promote their well-being and self-sufficiency as participating members of their communities, and to keep the memory alive of their achievement and sacrifices for all Canadians.”
The Canada Remembers Program is the core program that endeavours to keep alive the achievements and sacrifices made by those who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace and to promote an understanding of the significance of these efforts in Canadian life. The Program engages Canadians through the following: national and international ceremonies and events, youth learning opportunities, educational and public information materials, the maintenance of international and national Government of Canada memorials and cemeteries and the provision of funeral and burial services. |
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terminus1525 is a collaborative workspace on the Web and on the street. It's brought to life by the ingenuity and imagination of young Canadian artists working in a wide range of disciplines. terminus1525.ca's free online studios let artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers (and everything in between) mingle, show their work, and find support, feedback, and inspiration from an ever-growing audience.
www.terminus1525.ca |
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Point your browser to CitizenShift, an NFB initiative that connects citizens for insightful, constructive online engagement with social issues. Explore this unique interactive web magazine, integrating video, audio, photos, text and other media contributed by Canadian individuals and communities.
Driven by documentary filmmaking and the belief that media is an empowering resource, the site is a tool for social transformation and a common space where filmmakers, creative people, thinkers, and active citizens can be creative, gather information, share knowledge, reflect, express themselves, be entertained, or interact with others to exchange ideas and debate relevant social issues.
www.onf.ca/citizenshift. |
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Silence, on court! is Canada's leading French-language Web platform for short films. Created thanks to a partnership between Radio-Canada and the NFB, it not only lets cybernauts view a selection of 300 short films whenever they want, it is also a hotbed of creative activity. With discussion forums, surveys, webzines, classified ads and news, the site is a dynamic space attuned to young filmmakers. Very popular thematic programs of short films are also screened in theatres at home and abroad under the Silence, on court! banner. |
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The Canadian War Museum presents Canada's rich military past. With breathtaking architecture and a stunning collection, it unveils the human side of war and reveals how military events have shaped the development of the country. |
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Inspired by the KINO approach, and by a crying need for increased visibility for short films directed by high school students, several schools have joined together to form KINOjeunesse (KINOyouth). Motivated by young people's appreciation for film and for video production, the new organization offers a way for young people to show their work and to exchange new ideas through monthly screenings. There are no judges or juries – just an opportunity for young people to widen their thematic and technical horizons. KINOjeunesse is growing rapidly, inspiring students all over Quebec. For more information, contact Stéphane Lauzon through www.kinoj.com. |
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The YoungCuts Film Festival showcases the innovative work of talented filmmakers under the age of 25.
The third edition of the film festival was held in Toronto, October 24-30, 2005. One hundred great films were screened, and the event was widely promoted in the media in The National Post, Toronto Star, Razer/MuchMusic, Tribute Magazine, Teen Tribute Magazine, and online at Yahoo! And on the Web site www.youngcuts.com. Entries came from all across the country.
The technologies of digital film production and editing are widely accessible, encouraging more and more young people to experiment with filmmaking and to produce quality work. YoungCuts is proud to be a part of this exciting movement.
YoungCuts is currently seeking film submissions for its 2006 Festival, to be held in Toronto in August. For more information, please contact: Peter Bailey info@youngcuts.com |
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