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Photos: A celebration of First Nations at the Calgary Stampede
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National billboard exhibition celebrates Indigenous resilience through art
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Interactive map showcases traditional Indigenous lands across continents
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Photos: Living on Eeyou Istchee
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In photos: The 2017 Tribal Canoe Journey
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Elder Norman Fleury – The history of the Michif language
Episode 5
The author of the Michif Dictionary takes us on a deep dive into the history of the Michif language from its earliest roots in the fur trade up to the present day
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Calvin Racette – Losing the Michif language
Episode 3
Elder Calvin Racette explores language loss and its impact on the Métis community
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Andrea Menard: Promoting the Michif language through art
Episode 2
Award-winning Métis singer, songwriter, performer, actor, and writer Andrea Menard explores how she is working to promote the use of Michif language, teachings, and worldview through her own contemporary artistic practice
- 31 minutes
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Michif history, language and culture, featuring Russell Fayant
Episode 1
A leading Michif language and culture educator shares why the language of the Métis matters
- 31 minutes
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Canadian War Museum acquires historic Victoria Cross
Acquisition ensures that the medal set awarded to Saskatchewan-born Lieutenant-Colonel David Vivian Currie in the Second World War will stay in Canada
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A tale of two bagels
Alex Hutchinson goes inside the friendly rivalry between two titans of the Montreal-style bagel to figure out the secret of the doughy snack’s allure
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For the love of the leaf
How does a Canadian wind up wandering an ancient tea-trading route through the Himalayas? We talk to 'Tea Explorer' Jeff Fuchs about his documentary film and his ongoing journey to unlock the secrets of the leaf.
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A Canadian soldier’s “war flowers” and the resilience of the human spirit
War Flowers, a new exhibition on now at the Canadian War Museum, tells the stories of Canadians in the First World War through floriography, sculpture, scent and sound
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Exploring San Antonio, Texas’ historic treasure
Past and present blend seamlessly in this colourful cultural hub, home to missions and Tex-Mex
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50 years of multiculturalism: Being Muslim in Canada
Omar Mouallem, author of Praying to the West: How Muslims Shaped the Americas, looks at why an unshakeable faith in Canada’s multiculturalism project — common amongst the generation of Muslim immigrants who arrived in the ’70s — is not always shared by those who have migrated in the last 20 years, and is rarely felt by their children
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First Peoples’ Map of B.C.: New interactive map celebrates Indigenous cultures and language
The 18-layer First Peoples’ map of B.C. focuses on language, art and heritage
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State of the marijuana nation
One year post-legalization, a look at Canada’s changing relationship with pot
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Why Indigenous languages matter
Multilingualism is at the heart of Canada‘s identity. It’s also a matter of decency and human rights.
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Five things you might not know about Acadia
National Acadian Day is celebrated in Canada each year on August 15
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12 incredible images from the 2018 World Press Photo Contest
Tour of winning images to make four Canadian stops, starting July 20 at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa
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Changing a name, keeping tradition alive
Calgary Stampede’s “Indian Village” renamed “Elbow River Camp”
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Exhibition traces the evolution of armour, from the Renaissance to Hollywood
Armour, on now at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, is a fascinating display of protective gear used by knights, soldiers, athletes and actors through time
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Featured Fellow: Michael Gervers
The University of Toronto professor and expert on Ethiopian history is documenting the centuries-old craft of rock-hewn churches
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The strange, compelling artistry of “beaver sculptures”
Appreciating the craftsmanship of Canada's national animal
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Environment
Montreal filmmaker sheds light on Kiribati’s climate change dilemma
New documentary Anote's Ark asks the disturbing question, "What if your country was swallowed by the sea?"
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Savouring Cuban culture in Camaguey, Holguin and Santiago
From enjoying a family-style meal in a "paladar" to retracing the history of the revolution, a visit to eastern Cuba is a must for authentic culture-seekers
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Exploring lively Leeds
A former industrial hub just two hours' train ride from London, Leeds has reinvented itself as a hot spot for culture and cuisine
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Red Couch Tour to collect stories of Canadians
Project aims to create a film archive of Canadians' views about themselves and their country throughout the sesquicentennial
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5 facts about 50 Sussex Drive
Get to know the new home of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Canadian Geographic
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Traditional trapping in the North
Once a traditional way of life across Canada, trapping survives and even thrives in communities throughout the North, including Colville Lake, N.W.T.
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Cinq faits sur le 50 promenade Sussex
Apprenez davantage sur la nouvelle résidence de la Société géographique royale du Canada et le Canadian Geographic
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10 awesome Canadian museums to visit this summer
Engage your curiosity and fuel your imagination with a visit to one of these top Canadian treasure troves
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