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Revitalizing language: Michelle Sylliboy’s hieroglyphic poetry
September 9 2019 CultureMichelle Sylliboy blends together modern poetry, photography, and Mi’kmaq (L’nuk) hieroglyphic poetry in Kiskajeyi – I AM READY. …
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The evolution of language populations in Canada, by mother tongue, from 1901 to 2016
September 9 2019 ColumnsEarly in the 20th century, most Canadians’ mother tongue was either French or English. In 1901, about one-tenth of the population declared an Aboriginal language or an immigrant language as their …
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The hardest laugh
September 9 2019 CultureThe year 2009 was seen by many as the birth of a new discussion on race relations. Many saw the election of America’s first black president as the start of a post-racial era. At that time, …
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A fresh take on two Noh plays
September 9 2019 CultureTwo Modern Noh Plays by Yukio Mishima is a duel production that features two separated plays directed by Kenneth Tynan and Kate …
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A rare opportunity to view ‘Old Master’ Italian prints
September 9 2019 ArtGiovanni Battista Scultori, The River God Po and a Putto (detail), 1538, engraving on paper, 11.4 x 14.0 cm, Collection of the Morris …
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DJ Shanique Kelly – Building community through music
September 9 2019 CultureShanique Kelly. | Photo by Kezia Nathe
Shanique Kelly, also known as Softieshan, only got into DJing three years ago but has … -
Cultural Calendar
September 9 2019 EventsAn Indonesian cultural experience for the whole family. | Photo courtesy of Indonesia Fest
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Newcomers are the new francophiles
August 26 2019 Cover StoryPhoto courtesy of L’Alliance Française de VancouverVive la langue française! A quirky historical fact – prior to …
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Diversity in the classroom
August 26 2019 VerbatimI consider myself extremely fortunate to have been able to grow up where I did. During my childhood, no matter what school I went to, there was always a wide range of students with different racial,…
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A Vietnamese moon for Vancouver
August 26 2019 CommunityPhoto courtesy of Autumn Moon Festival
From Vietnam to Vancouver…via the Yukon? Kim Dinh now celebrates the Autumn Moon …