Two great countries and two great holidays! Celebrate Canada Day and July 4th with Buffalo Toronto Public Media -- all weekend long!
BTPM is excited to celebrate Friendship Weekend with a special collection of patriotic programming and resources. Whether you're in the mood for a documentary to get you thinking, the perfect classical piece to relax to, or the best alternative music for your barbecue, Buffalo Toronto Public Media has what you need to celebrate!
WNED Classical Celebrates Friendship Weekend | July 1-4
WNED Classical will celebrate the friendships and connections we share as we approach our countries’ National Holidays, with WNED Classical’s Friendship Festival Weekend! Join us as we celebrate Canada Day and the Fourth of July with the music that has shaped both Canada and the USA. Let us be the soundtrack for the long holiday weekend. Tune in at 94.5 WNED in Buffalo and 89.7 WNJA in Jamestown, or stream from this website, your smart speaker or the WNED Classical app.
WBFO The Bridge Celebrates Friendship Weekend | July 1-4
Two great countries, two great holidays! Celebrate Canada Day and July 4th with WBFO The Bridge as we bring you a summer BBQ playlist – blocks of music great for your outdoor parties! Tune in at WBFO 88.7 HD-2 or WNED 94.5 HD-2, or stream from the website, your smart speaker or the WBFO The Bridge app.
Watch Canada Day and 4th of July Programming on WNED PBS
Canada Day Programming
Seeing Canada | Episode 301 | Wines & Islands in BC | Preview
Canadian journalist Brandy Yanchyk learns about the wines and islands of British Columbia while traveling through the southern Gulf Islands and parts of Vancouver Island on an expedition vessel. Brandy visits the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, South Pender Island, Salt Spring Island and the Cowichan Valley. Watch Saturday, July 1 at 3pm.
Canada Day Programming
Seeing Canada | Episode 302 | Black History In Southwestern Ontario | Preview
Canadian journalist Brandy Yanchyk explores Southwestern Ontario where she learns about the Underground Railroad and the history of the Freedom Seekers who came to Canada and helped build a large, vibrant Black community in the country. Brandy visits The Amherstburg Freedom Museum, the Buxton National Historic Site & Museum, the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum and Uncle Tom's Historic Site which is also known as the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History. Brandy also meets with Teajai Travis, a Descendant of Underground Railroad Travellers and with Educator Irene Moore Davis at the Tower of Freedom in Windsor. Watch Saturday, July 1 at 3:30pm.
Seeing Canada | Episode 303 | French and Indigenous Culture In Quebec | Preview
Canadian journalist Brandy Yanchyk starts her journey in Quebec City where she learns about Boreal Cuisine with Chef Francois-Emmanuel Nicol at his restaurant Taniere. Brandy then travels to Ile d'Orleans to learn how to make strawberry jam with Vincent Paris at the Confiturerie Tigidou. Brandy learns about Indigenous tourism in Wendake where she meets paddle maker Lara Siouii from Onquata. She also visits the Huron Traditional Site - Onhoua Cheteke, Hotel - Musee Premieres Nations and goes on a canoe ride. Watch Saturday, July 1 at 4pm.
Seeing Canada | Episode 304 | Kensington Market & The Culinary Scene In Toronto | Preview
Canadian journalist Brandy Yanchyk travels to her hometown of Toronto where she explores one of her favorite neighbourhoods, Kensington Market. Brandy learns what it takes to run the vintage clothes store, Courage My Love, from the owner Cece Scriver. Then she tastes Indigenous cuisine while making Indian Tacos with Chef Shawn Adler at the Pow Wow Cafe. In the King West district at Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen Brandy learns how to make Jerk Chicken with Chef Dadrian Coke. Brandy then goes to the Dufferin Grove neighbourhood where she learns how to make Kepeh with Syrian refugee, Nadima Kinjo at the Newcomer's Kitchen. Watch Saturday, July 1 at 4:30pm.
Seeing Canada | Episode 305 | Stanley Park & Surrey's Culinary Spice in British Columbia | Preview
Canadian journalist Brandy Yanchyk travels to British Columbia where she explores Surrey's Culinary Spice Trail. Brandy makes Butter Chicken Poutine at the Dominion Bar + Kitchen with Corporate Executive Chef Rajeev Arora and learns about South Indian cuisine at the Kerala Kitchen with Chef Sujithraj Rajasekharan. Then Brandy goes on a "Talking Trees Tour" in Vancouver's famous Stanley Park with her Indigenous guide Candace Campo from Talaysay Tours. Watch Saturday, July 1 at 5pm.
Seeing Canada | Episode 306 | Banff National Park In Alberta | Preview
Canadian journalist Brandy Yanchyk explores Banff National Park in a vintage-style 1930s automobile with Open Top Touring. Then she tries cheese, chocolate, and exotic meats at Banff's famous fondue restaurant The Grizzly House. Brandy then learns about plants in a mountain meadow from her Indigenous guide Brenda Holder from Mahikan Trails. Watch Saturday, July 1 at 5:30pm.
A Capitol Fourth
2023 A Capitol Fourth | Preview
The 43rd annual edition of America's longest-running live national Independence Day TV tradition, returns from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Viewers are front and center for our country's biggest birthday party, featuring performances by top stars from pop, country, R&B, classical and Broadway with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of premier pops conductor Jack Everly, capped off with patriotic classics and a spectacular fireworks display over our nation's iconic skyline. Celebrate America's 247th birthday with a star-studded musical celebration, plus a special tribute to our military heroes and their families. Watch Tuesday, July 4 at 8pm.
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A Capitol Fourth
Renée Fleming Performs the National Anthem
Renée Fleming performs the national anthem on the 2021 A Capitol Fourth.
The War of 1812
The Canadian Perspective
The Canadian Perspective presents the British North American perspective.
Activities and Resources from PBS KIDS
PBS KIDS has you covered with fun and exciting activities to help you celebrate! Check out these crafts, recipes, and activities. There's something for everyone!
Patriot Paper Flags
https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/patriotic-paper-flags
The election season is here, and it's time to convey to your kids how important it is to vote! Get your little ones excited with these cute and patriotic voting flags. You can make them again for the 4th of July!
Children’s Books for the Fourth of July
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/childrens-books-for-the-fourth-of-july
Celebrate this Fourth of July with fireworks, flags and the Founding Fathers! From the well-known George Washington and John Adams, to Sybil Ludington’s midnight ride, this collection of books brings history and festivity to kids ages 0-12.
Color the Country Flags Coloring Page
https://www.pbs.org/parents/printables/color-the-country-flags-coloring-page
Popsicle Stick American Flag
https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/popsicle-stick-american-flag
Make these mini American flags at home for a great Fourth of July craft that kids will enjoy.
Make Tassel Flags
https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/make-tassel-flags
Kids love a good celebration and they'll cheer for just about anything. School is out? Let's celebrate! Someone is playing fun dance music? Let's celebrate! Oh, it's your birthday today? Well then, let's celebrate! Learn how to make easy DIY tassel flags to help kids express their jubilation. You can craft a single tassel flag in about one minute, and you only need a few simple supplies.
American Flag Cup Wreath
https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/american-flag-cup-wreath
Here is a fun and easy craft for you and your child to do this Memorial Day.
Oil and Water Experiment: Fireworks in a Jar
https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/oil-and-water-experiment-fireworks-in-a-jar
Create fireworks in a jar for a fun afternoon project and start a conversation about why oil and water do not mix.
DIY Lava Lamp
https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/diy-lava-lamp
Make a simple lava lamp using household supplies! This activity is not only a feast for the eyes but also a terrific science experiment.
Make Glowing Water
https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/make-glowing-water
With this simple project, kids and parents will create "glowing water" by adding the contents of a non-toxic highlighter to water and using a flashlight to create a "glowing" effect. This project is a great way to learn about bioluminescence in nature.
Experiment with Walking Water
https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/experiment-with-walking-water
This fun science activity introduces basic concepts of physics and gravity. With just a few ingredients, your child will be able to see water “walk” up paper towels then down into an empty jar.
Classroom Resources from PBS LearningMedia
PBS KIDS
PBS LEARNING MEDIA | Independence Day | PBS KIDS
July 4th is Independence Day, the day in which we celebrate America's independence from the British! How do you celebrate America's birthday?
PBS LearningMedia offers thousands of free teaching resources including videos, lesson plans, and games aligned to state and national standards.
What is Liberty?
https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/what-is-liberty-lesson-plan/the-statue-of-liberty/
Students formulate their own definitions of “liberty” and analyze multiple resources in this process, including Emma Lazarus’s poem “The New Colossus” and clips from Ken Burns’s film The Statue of Liberty, including interviews with James Baldwin and Jerry Kosinski. This lesson is designed for middle or high school students (with separate graphic organizers) and can be used in an English/Language Arts class or a social studies class.
Transcript of Declaration of Independence
Fighting to Keep Democracy Alive | Preserving Democracy
These videos from Preserving Democracy explore how activists around the United States are demanding action in the face of eroding freedom and making efforts to encourage dialogue between conservatives and progressives. Using video, discussion questions, and teaching tips, students learn about the importance of civics and political participation.
Making Civics Real: Patriotism and Foreign Policy
This lesson plan contains everything you will need to replicate the lesson shown in the video Workshop 5: Patriotism and Foreign Policy. It includes context and background information on the teacher and the school, lesson specific standards, an activity-by-activity description of how the lesson was organized, assessment information, and lesson materials.
Civics and Government Collection
Resources located under Civics and Government focus on the relationships between governments and individuals, and international relations. Classrooms can explore videos to compare the Magna Carta and the United States Constitution, examine an interactive map to study United States diplomatic relationships across the globe, or create a document-based questions using a collection of resources that analyzes Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Topics such as the history of the Supreme Court, the role state and local governments play in the United States, and the path a bill takes to become law are also examined.