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10 docs on Indigenous life in Canada

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Mr. Jane and Finch: 80-year-old activist runs for Toronto city council

"It’s the people of the community that gives me strength." Worried about gentrification in his neighbourhood, Winston LaRose challenges the traditional powers as he runs for political office for the first time.

CBC Docs POV June 16

Arctic ground squirrels have a busy spring after sleeping for eight months

After a long winter, it's finally time for these furry fellows to get back to business.

Life Hello Spring Scenes from Spring June 11

MerB'ys: Newfoundland men in mermaid tails redefine beauty and masculinity

B’ys means buddies in Newfoundland. MerB’ys however, means men in sparkly mermaid tails trying to do something good in their community.

Short Docs June 12

Spring is the perfect time to forage for fresh ingredients

Life Hello Spring Scenes from Spring June 15

The Accountant of Auschwitz

Docs April 25, 2019

Celebrate Indigenous storytellers all month long

Short Docs June 12

10 documentaries that explore race, racism and policing in North America

Garbage to gold: There's money in recycling demolished buildings & this man is all in

#HelloSpringCBC brings us baby animals from all over Canada!

Life Hello Spring Show Us Your Spring June 5

Scientists race against time to save world's coral reefs before they're lost forever

Docs - The Nature of Things June 8

Toxic Beauty: Exposing the hard truths about the dangers of beauty products

The Skin We're In: What it is like to be black in 21st century Canada

Docs - Firsthand February 2, 2019

This woman tested herself for toxic chemicals after using beauty products. Here's what she found

Docs February 5

The Pilgrimage: This women-only motorcycle quest in BC was a life-changing road trip

Short Docs May 29

Don't believe the hype: Canada is not a nation of cultural tolerance

CBC Docs POV January 29, 2019

Are cosmetics making us sick? 5 surprising facts you probably don't know

The Walrus & The Whistleblower: Story of a whistleblower being sued for $1.5M for plotting to steal a walrus

documentary Channel May 28

Hold Your Fire: A look at the rise of police shootings of the mentally ill

Docs - Firsthand June 16

Father and son birdwatch in this sleepy East Van neighborhood

Life Hello Spring Scenes from Spring May 26

Canadian Screen Awards Docs Winners 2020

Meet Frank, the first to protest against marine mammal captivity outside Marineland

documentary Channel May 28

A gaggle of goslings — get your daily dose of cuteness!

Life Hello Spring Scenes from Spring May 28

Influence: The story of the most wicked man in the world

documentary Channel May 22

A massive migration of miniature proportions

Life Hello Spring Scenes from Spring May 25