Docs For Schools
Docs For Schools reached a record 150,733 students throughout the year, providing educators with free access to curated documentary selections that introduce vital ideas, critical questions and new perspectives on topics spanning the curriculum.
During the fall semester, Docs For Schools' annual Focus program showcased stories of young climate activists, as well as programs offered in conjunction with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Legacy Schools Secret Path Week, and with the United Nation's International Human Rights Day.
From January to March, the Docs For Schools Intersection program explored identity, examining the struggles and triumphs within various communities to help us better understand ourselves and others.
February saw the return of the always popular Docs For Schools Teacher Conference, which was presented online for the first time. This year's theme was gender, diversity and inclusion, and featured a screening and conversation about Changing the Game, as well as GLAAD's Transgender Storytelling & Cultural Impact presentation.
Through the year, Docs For Schools also offered teachers access to Citizen Minutes—a collection of eight short docs, commissioned by Hot Docs, that highlight ordinary Canadians doing extraordinary things to improve their communities. These films were offered to help inspire teachers and students to engage within their own communities.
Docs For Schools Today continues to provide educators with a free online library of content relevant to what is happening in our society, our culture, and our world today. The selection of short documentaries and links to further resources include spotlights on Black activism in sport, Black history in Canada, Indigenous stories, the environment and more.
During Hot Docs Festival, Docs For Schools offered online screenings of five 2022 official selections, and in-school screenings of eight documentaries.
150,733 student views for Festival & year-round offerings
98 school boards from across Canada
159 teacher conference attendees
Thank you to Docs For Schools lead partner Rogers Group of Funds and founding partner Scotiabank.
Docs For Schools is supported by The Slaight Family Foundation. Additional support is provided by Patrick and Barbara Keenan Foundation, Donner Canadian Foundation, Pitblado Family Foundation, Flavelle Family Foundation, The McLean Foundation, OTIP, and through contributions by individual donors.