Language and Culture

A change by the federal government now means Canada’s national defence and Armed Forces units will use the language of the region they are in, meaning employees will only have to speak both French and English in places designated as bilingual.

Five awards were given out to artists, educators and advocates from across Inuit Nunangat at the Inuit Circumpolar Council general assembly on July 23.

One of Alberta's biggest tourist attractions recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the UNESCO heritag

In Cape Breton Membertou shares culture at weekend powwow

A massive celebration is set to take over Mississauga as Japan Festival Canada arrives at one of the city's popular landmarks later this month.

Minister of Industry Mélanie Joly responded to Trump denying his attacks on Canadians speaking French, saying the Prime Minister's stance against the deal was a matter of sovereignty.

For many immigrants, building a new life in Canada can come with an unexpected loss: the gradual fading of their heritage language. Linguists say families should carefully consider whether or not to pass these languages on, as many people later regret not doing so.

Organizers envision the Black & Here Community Centre as a space that helps weave communities together while reducing isolation and racism.

Afrofest will not go ahead this year due to safety concerns and limited capacity at Woodbine park.

Masih Sabet has taught over 1,000 students for free in Richmond since 2017. His lessons are now more important than ever as the federal government ends funding for intermediate language courses for newcomers come September.

Many Native American languages are endangered. With the help of his mentor, a 12-year-old in Michigan hopes to help preserve his language through robotics.

New Brunswick’s 43rd Highland Games Festival is bringing Scottish culture, family traditions, and fierce competition into the heart of downtown Fredericton this weekend.

A gathering last month of teachers and administrators from each Kanien'kéha adult immersion program across six Kanienʼkehá:ka communities was held entirely in the language, with simultaneous interpretation.

It seems some Canadians feel quite at home with the federal government's preference for British spelling.

Across the street from Pigeon Park in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES), a large orange feather pops into view from a storefront window. As one gets closer, the deep sound of traditional drumming bellows out the open door, inviting the country’s most marginalized in for a cup of coffee, a sandwich and a safe place for people to just sit and be. Welcome to Culture Saves Lives, a movement founded by Patrick Smith in response to the tragic death of a young Indigenous woman named Paige.

The French language has become a contentious point in trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S., with French listed as one of the key issues that forced Canada to suspend talks.

Voters will be provided with a QR code to access English translations.

Ten years after the Government of Canada officially adopted the term "Indigenous" instead of "Aboriginal," discussions persist on what terms best describe First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

The annual gathering to celebrate Tlingit culture included a shared meal, cultural demonstrations and games. Community members say the gathering is a way of connecting residents with culture and each other after a period of isolation.

It’s a new requirement being used for the first time in a current search for three vacant independent officer positions

People of all ages and backgrounds gathered at the Naawi-Oodena site in Winnipeg for the fifth annual Anishinaabe Days celebration over the weekend, with the event carrying on after some traditional teepee poles were destroyed in what organizers say was an act of vandalism.

Quebec women’s shelter Shield of Athena has launched a new multilingual website aimed at improving resource access by eliminating language barriers for women and families experiencing violence.

Many Ottawa families are exploring different cultures and traditions on a sunny July weekend in the nation’s capital.