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These First Nations students are teaching themselves — and their peers — to speak Cree 

These First Nations students are teaching themselves — and their peers — to speak Cree  | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
Vern Lewis is in his first year teaching Aboriginal studies at a Frog Lake First Nation high school, and he's putting his computer science skills to work by using technology to teach tradition.
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May 28, 4:11 PM
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Fiddler on the Roof brings its magic in Yiddish to Toronto

Fiddler on the Roof brings its magic in Yiddish to Toronto | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
Toronto’s show, produced by Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company (HGJTC), features a Canadian supporting cast (13 of 24 of whom are Jewish), alongside several members of the New York creative team. Most of the Canadian actors in the supporting cast learned to speak Yiddish as part of their preparation for the show.
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May 28, 3:41 PM
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Canada–Korea Cultural Exchange

Canada–Korea Cultural Exchange | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
Discover how Canada and Korea deepened creative ties through a year of cultural exchange, fostering collaboration, partnerships and new opportunities.
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Bollywood buzz at the box office

Bollywood buzz at the box office | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
Highly anticipated Hindi-language film Dhurandhar: The Revenge is drawing huge crowds to theatres for a second straight weekend. The two biggest movie chains in the country say there is growing demand for international cinema, and they’re bringing a boost to the box office.
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May 28, 3:38 PM
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Census highlights: One in five Canadians speak a language other than French, English at home

One in five Canadians — some 6.6 million people — reported speaking a language other than English or French at home; 191 distinct languages were among those identified as either a mother tongue or a home language.
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Halfway Through Lent, a Small Quebec Island Celebrates With Masks and Jigs 

Halfway Through Lent, a Small Quebec Island Celebrates With Masks and Jigs  | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
Few islanders still observe Lent, but they cling to a tradition once seen as defying the all-powerful Roman Catholic Church.
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May 28, 3:32 PM
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Canada ranks friendliest in the world, Toronto residents share their thoughts

Canada ranks friendliest in the world, Toronto residents share their thoughts | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
Canadians are known for saying “sorry” all the time, and one global survey shows the country’s reputation stands as the friendliest.
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May 28, 3:31 PM
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Carney slams Air Canada CEO for English-only remarks after crash

Carney slams Air Canada CEO for English-only remarks after crash | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday criticized Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau for expressing condolences after a fatal crash in English and ​not in French, Canada's second official language.
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May 28, 3:30 PM
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Heritage awards highlight those working to preserve P.E.I. culture and traditions

Heritage awards highlight those working to preserve P.E.I. culture and traditions | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
The P.E.I. Museum and Heritage Foundation hosted its annual heritage awards on Sunday, to recognize those who help maintain the island's culture and traditions.
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May 28, 3:23 PM
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Try these language puzzles from North America’s biggest linguistics competition

Try these language puzzles from North America’s biggest linguistics competition | Language and Culture | Scoop.it

For 20 years, this computational linguistics competition has inspired new generations of innovators in AI and language preservation

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📰 Why We Chose This Story for Our Top 5 This Week → Because who doesn't love a good brain workout? These language puzzles are a fascinating reminder of the incredible complexity, creativity, and diversity of human language. 🧠🗣️🤯

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May 28, 3:19 PM
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‘Don’t disrespect my culture,’ Swedish influencer calls out IKEA Canada for messy translations, and the company responds

‘Don’t disrespect my culture,’ Swedish influencer calls out IKEA Canada for messy translations, and the company responds | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
A Swedish influencer who moved to Toronto is criticizing IKEA Canada’s translations, but the furniture company is defending its Scandinavian roots.
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Access to English health care 'tenuous' in Quebec, Senate report says

Access to English health care 'tenuous' in Quebec, Senate report says | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
Senate committee calls on Ottawa to strengthen health-care access for English and French minorities across Canada.
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May 28, 3:13 PM
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‘Where do we draw the line?’ Montreal real estate agent surprised over OQLF letter 

‘Where do we draw the line?’ Montreal real estate agent surprised over OQLF letter  | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
The Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) sent the real estate agent a complaint letter about the language he uses on social media.
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Indigenous-led school sees academic success through traditional land skills

Indigenous-led school sees academic success through traditional land skills | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
At Elsie Fabian School, land-based learning and Indigenous languages are core parts of the K-9 curriculum. The school faculty says this has led to major improvements in student grades, behaviour and cultural pride.
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May 28, 4:09 PM
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Official Bilingualism Has Failed Canada

Official Bilingualism Has Failed Canada | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
Why Ottawa’s language regime is a barrier to merit, representation and democratic fairness
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May 28, 4:51 PM
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Asian heritage celebrations at Multicultural Centre

Asian heritage celebrations at Multicultural Centre | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association (SAEA) hosted its annual Asian Heritage Festival on Saturday, May 2
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Meet some of the Kaska language broadcasters at the Yukon Native Hockey Tournament

Meet some of the Kaska language broadcasters at the Yukon Native Hockey Tournament | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
The Yukon Native hockey tournament happens every year in Whitehorse, and draws hundreds of teams from all over the north.

And there's a team of Kaska Language speakers that do commentary on the games in their language.

Derek Hatley is one of the young commentators on the team, and he joined Jared Monkman live on the show to discuss talking hockey in Kaska.
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Man under house arrest sues over access to Indigenous ceremonies

Man under house arrest sues over access to Indigenous ceremonies | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
A Kinosao Sipi man is suing the attorney general of Manitoba, saying he’s being denied access to Indigenous cultural ceremonies while under house arrest in Winnipeg. Ernest Hart alleges the decision violates his Charter right to freedom of religion.
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May 28, 3:33 PM
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How Indigenous youth are helping non-Indigenous youth better understand Indigenous culture and history

How Indigenous youth are helping non-Indigenous youth better understand Indigenous culture and history | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
A program by the non-profit Honouring Indigenous Peoples is helping to foster truth and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people — through a youth gathering.
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Reaching our ancestors 

Reaching our ancestors  | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
Indigenous Yukon youth are reconnecting to their culture through moosehide tanning
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English-exam snafu means midwife can’t practise in Victoria

Heather Gilchrist’s work permit application was refused because she hadn’t attached the results of a required English language competency exam — though her first language is English.
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May 28, 3:28 PM
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Kurdish community in Manitoba welcomes new year with Nowruz celebration

Kurdish community in Manitoba welcomes new year with Nowruz celebration | Language and Culture | Scoop.it

A large group of people joined hands and danced together inside a packed hall at the Manitoba Museum in Winnipeg on Saturday for a Nowruz event celebrating Kurdish culture and welcoming the coming of spring.

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May 28, 3:21 PM
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An bhfuil Gaeilge agat? Why the Irish language is ‘having a moment’ 

An bhfuil Gaeilge agat? Why the Irish language is ‘having a moment’  | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
Do you speak Irish? A growing number of people are picking up Ireland’s native language, both inside the country and here in Canada.
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Wolastoqey immersion school launches new books to revitalize endangered language 

Kehkimin, the Wolastoqey immersion school located in Fredericton, has launched 13 new books for children as part of its efforts
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No green beer: Local festival wants you to explore Irish culture 

No green beer: Local festival wants you to explore Irish culture  | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
St. Patrick's Day is exactly a week away and Irish culture during these celebrations is often reduced to green beer, shamrocks and leprechauns. But the director and founder of the Irish Real Life Festival wants to debunk those stereotypes. Sue Nally says there are deep and varied traditions to enjoy and the local festival has several events people can enjoy over the next week.
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