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Pulling Together ~ A Sacred Journey

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:12:02 +0000

Pulling Together is an annual journey that takes place on the Fraser River and Pacific Ocean waters surrounding Vancouver, BC. On June 24th, 2008 over 225 paddlers and ground support arrived in Hope, BC to embark on a journey of hope, understanding and community. During the 6 day trek the crew visits First Nations communities along the Fraser River while Police and First Nation paddle side by side sharing in the experience. This is a trailer for the full length documentary feature film the will be released in the summer of 2009. Let me know what you think and what you want to know more about. O’siem.

Duration : 0:3:51

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Dragon Boat

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:12:24 +0000

I never imagined that being in a Dragon Boat, even if only as a passenger would be as exhilarating as it is. Wow what an experience, the power these ladies deliver through the paddles has to be felt. The boat seems to jump as they strain with each stroke.
If you have never been in a dragon boat and want to experience something unique find a dragon boat club near you and give it a try.
Cindy was invited to paddle with the other team and she loved it!!!
More about DBRC: http://www.kelownadragonboatclub.com/

Duration : 0:4:55

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Paddle To The Sea – Classic Children’s Film – Part 3 of 3

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:32:06 +0000

Hello Paddle Fans!

Here, finally, is the classic live action film version of “Paddle To The Sea” – shown on Youtube in 3 parts. Paddle To The Sea was filmed by Bill Mason in 1966, and was inspired by the brilliant Children’s Book of the same title, written in 1941 by H. C. Holling.

The 1966 film version seen here was eventually nominated for an Academy Award two years later in 1968, for Best Short Film, because it was so beautifully done by the director – Canadian naturalist, master canoeist, artist and filmmaker Bill Mason.

Bill personally hand-carved from wood, in meticulous detail very faithful to the book illustrations, the beautiful wooden “Paddle” models seen in the film.

This story (both book and film version) has been loved by generations of school children for decades as they learn about the history of the Great Lakes region of North America while they follow the exciting adventures of a brave toy Wooden Indian in his tiny but sturdy Canoe (hand carved by a Native Canadian boy from Nipigon Country).

If you’d like to view the entire film online for free please visit this web site:

http://www.nighttrainfilms.net/NTFWEB/NTFPages/PaddleToTheSea/index.htm

You can also read the entire classic book online at the same site, with big bright full pages – all for free at the same web site.

Children love the site and can view the film version and/or the book version at the same time from anywhere in the world with internet access.

Paddle To The Sea has been made available online here and at the web site to encourage you to go out and BUY this great piece of art in book form and dvd form. Both are finally available now in the US and Canada.

Let’s all make sure this cherished story of Paddle To The Sea, both the book and film version, survives online to reach out across time and space so it will never be lost to our newer generations.

Paddle To The Sea is a beautiful story with a fantastic message – and it’s just great fun for all ages too!

To Order The Book in hardcopy, go to the publisher link below or to any major bookstore:

http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/

To order the DVD in the USA go to the US distributor at:

http://store.criterion.com/product/show/31758

To order the DVD film in Canada, go to the late Bill Mason’s family site at:

http://www.redcanoes.ca/bill/popularfilms.html

Enjoy!

Duration : 0:7:58

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Alex Anderson Canada ’09 Promo

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:32:04 +0000

A promo video I made from the footage I collected while I was on the Ottawa River in Canada for three weeks.

Duration : 0:2:45

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Building a Canadian Canoe – Eh!

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:13:03 +0000

Nova Craft Canoe Company builds a canoe for paddler Kevin Callan to help celebrate the Canadian Canoe Museum’s Canada’s National C Nova Craft Canoe Company builds a canoe for paddler Kevin Callan to help celebrate the Canadian Canoe Museum’s Canada’s National Canoe Day Celebration on June 26th.

Duration : 0:4:44

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Paddle To The Sea – Classic Children’s Film – Part 2 of 3

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:05:31 +0000