In case you missed the April 2 student documentary screening, two of the four films produced for HIST 4302, Making Documentary History are now available online.
No Road Home
by Alison Murdock, Rebecca Sykes, Jennifer Bate & Stephanie Desjardins
During the 1950’s the St. Lawrence Seaway Hydro project was created to modernize Canadian hydropower and to stimulate Canadian economic growth. The development of the river resulted in the loss of long standing communities that were either destroyed or removed to allow the construction of the seaway. “No Road Home” tells the story of the Canadians living directly in the path of the construction and the tremendous impact it had on their lives.
At Home Here
by Olivia Johnston, Andrea Pybus, Joe Ryan, & Rachel Swatek
Eleanor Milne was an artist through and through. In her decades-long career, she worked in sculpture, stained glass, painting, drawing – indeed, nearly any medium she could get her skilled hands upon. For 30 years she held the position of Dominion Sculptor, leading a team of carvers to produce some of the most memorable carvings on Parliament Hill. Despite personal struggles, Milne’s whole life was dedicated to her craft; “Eleanor” gives a glimpse into the life and work of an artist whose hand both illustrated and changed the history of Canada.
HIST 4302, Making Documentary History is taught by Michael Ostroff, offers students a challenging environment in which to channel their creativity and foster their appreciation for history.
More videos will be added to the website as they become available.