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onto Language and Culture February 18, 2020 12:41 PM
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Quebec Culture Minister Mathieu Lacombe tabled a bill today that would force streaming giants to make French-language content more accessible.
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Sumo Sundays aim to teach the ancient sport in an "all-bodies, gender-inclusive environment."
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Robert Cormier has a long list of achievements, including being a member of the Order of Canada. But it’s his dedication to the French language and education system that garnered him an honorary doctor of laws at MUN’s Grenfell campus in an emotional ceremony.
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A public library in Montreal admitted it made a mistake when it refused to organize a reading event for a local author because of Quebec’s language law, commonly known as Bill 96.
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The province is marking Mi’kmaw Language Day for the first time today. It’s a day to recognize the importance of the linguistic heritage of the Mi’kmaw people. “As a proud Mi’kmaw, I know that language is more than a means of communication — it’s the heartbeat of our identity. Indigenous languages carry the essence of […]
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A language immersion camp taking place at Canadore College in North Bay is teaching Anishinaabemowin, the original language of the Anishinaabeg culture.
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Young dancers in Winnipeg are wowing audiences by transforming into lions. At the same time, they are carrying on a tradition that goes back more than a thousand years.
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The James Bay Cree Communications Society (JBCCS) launches a puppet show to encourage young and older audiences to hear and speak Cree language.
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A collaboration between the New Kituwah Academy and Western Carolina University produces screen-printed books for learning Cherokee in a way that captures and reflects cultural sensibilities of the tribe
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Language connects us to our culture. But as globalization continues, and more people are speaking in English, there is concern younger generations may not be as fluent in their parents’ mother tongues.
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Quebec French-language Minister Jean-François Roberge says the slogan 'Go Habs Go!' is part of the DNA and identity of Quebec and has been used for decades to support the Montreal Canadiens NHL hockey team.
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Montreal's transit agency has removed the word "Go" from its electronic displays when supporting local sports teams to comply with provincial language laws following a directive from Quebec's language watchdog.
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Victoria's Chinatown will be vibrating with drums and song this weekend to mark a special celebration.
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The festival was created in 2006 by Lesia Voroniuk after she and some classmates wore traditional embroidered shirts, or vyshyvanka. The festival soon caught on with many Ukrainians.
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OMNI Television has opened applications for its 2025 scholarship program, continuing its annual initiative to encourage and support aspiring journalists interested in ethnic and third-language storytelling. The program is open to post-secondary students across Canada pursuing journalism-related studies, with a passion for serving diverse communities through multilingual reporting. “At OMNI, we know how critical ethnic […]
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Celebrate the culture, creativity, and community spirit of Victoria West with CBC. Learn more at cbc.ca/bccommunity
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Nova Scotia is celebrating Gaelic Nova Scotia Month in May, highlighting the province’s deep cultural roots and the ongoing contributions of Gaelic-speaking communities.
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A new sign with a significant message straight from Treaty 4, in the language of its home nation was unveiled at the Cote First Nation Arena on Wednesday.
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Prepare for your tastebuds to embark on a tantalizing journey to one of the world’s most dynamic cities, without ever having to leave Toronto.
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A songbook called Mawintuhtine, with 20 Indigenous songs, was launched at Kehkimin, a Wolastoqey language immersion school.
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The musical instrument industry is under threat in Quebec as the deadline to comply with the province’s language regulations under Bill 96 looms.
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Acknowledging that there were 'issues' with the 'stability' of francization course offerings last year, French Language Minister Jean-François Roberge said that 'predictability' will be the order of the day.
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The second-annual event celebrates Canadian culture with a five-course menu infused with syrup, water, butter and taffy—served with a side of storytelling and Quebecois charm
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Intermediate-level English learners will now have less opportunities going forward, due to cuts from the federal government. The decision is sparking concern from those in involved in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) classes across the country.
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