Playlist: War and Peace

This NFB website is a collection of documentaries about Canada’s military involvement in the 20th and 21st centuries. The site lets students act as history detectives as they learn from firsthand experiences of Canadian soldiers, can introduce or extend student learning, and prompt creative writing or personal reflection activities. The Playlist has a very simple interface with streaming content and it links to the rest of the National Film Board website. While suitable for grades 6-12, teachers should note that many items portray the graphic reality of war and some reflect Canada’s racist history.