Canada: The Story of Us

This epic adventure history series tells the grand story of people, places and events that shaped Canada. It's a tale filled with change makers and rule breakers, dreamers and visionaries, scientists and entrepreneurs who forged a nation in a vast, harsh land. It's the story of how native populations, European settlers and modern immigrants transcended differences to create a unique identity.

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Seasons

10 Episodes • Premiered 2017

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1. Worlds Collide

Hundreds of Indigenous nations with advanced political systems and traditions live in what today is known as Canada. With the arrival of European newcomers, Indigenous traditions face sudden change.

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2. Hunting Treasure

A new generation of rebels and entrepreneurs compete for the key to this land's prosperity - its natural resources - while others fight to protect them. It's an epic quest for treasure.

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3. War of Independence

Fearless, ingenious, and for the first time united. The war of 1812 is Canada's War of Independence.

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4. Connected

Inventors and entrepreneurs dream of uniting the country through the latest design and technology - and make their fortunes.

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5. Expansion

In the lead up to Confederation, Canada faces the threat of American expansionism. Determined that Canada will remain independent and free, a generation of risk-takers, gold miners, cowboys and railway-men will rise to the challenge.

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6. Service and Sacrifice

As war breaks out across Europe, thousands of Canadian soldiers serve beside their allies in WWI.

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7. Boom; Bust

The dawn of the 20th century brings a population growth, causing an outbreak of deadly disease, labour strikes and a struggle for improved lives.

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8. United at War: 1939-1944

The outbreak of WWII unites Canada for a common cause.

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9. A New Identity

After the war, Canadian citizens set out to re-shape the country by challenging injustice, growing the circle of Confederation and building a complex and cosmopolitan nation.

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10. The Canadian Experiment

As Canada moves into the 21st century, it serves as an example to the rest of the world by keeping its borders open while building a relationship with Indigenous peoples.

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