Language and Culture

Psychology student Sharen Joe was happy to represent Kerala, a state in Southern India as part of UPEI’s annual global village celebration.

Anishinaabe writer and scholar Niigaan Sinclair says Thomas King's revelation that he's not of Cherokee descent felt like "a gut punch."

Due to confusion over what's allowed, "members of Quebec English-speaking communities risk being deprived of their right to obtain health care in English."

Bailey Ross has devoted himself to speaking French and promoting Acadian culture. But feeling like he belonged and could call himself Acadian came much later in life.

A Fort Smith author launches her latest book on her journey from the city lights of Montreal to a small alpaca farm in a community of 2,500.

Louise Fraser made history Wednesday as one of the oldest graduates from the University of Saskatchewan and she hopes to use her knowledge to keep the Cree language alive.

Vaapsi Recovery Home in Surrey, B.C., supports Punjabi men struggling with addiction through culturally specific programming. Eighteen men have graduated from the program since it started in January.

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has announced he's throwing his weight behind a new proposal for a Filipino cultural centre and hotel in Mount Pleasant — but some existing community groups have concerns about due process.

Steve Kaufmann, a linguist and podcaster, says he's impressed by the level of bilingualism among anglos when he visits his native Montreal.

Foreign workers in Quebec face new French requirements from Dec 2025. Learn about the NCLC 4 standard, exemptions for farm workers, and the 3-year transition period.

Louise Fraser made history Wednesday as one of the oldest graduates from the University of Saskatchewan and she hopes to use her knowledge to keep the Cree language alive.

The language you learn as a child becomes the lens through which you understand the world. A team of researchers from over 30 countries has found it also affects how you read in your second language.

An anglophone health network in New Brunswick has been ordered to pay $5,000 to a Moncton man for violating his language rights.

Changes to Quebec’s French-language law are creating confusion for English-speaking residents trying to access services, according to a midterm report from Canada’s commissioner of official languages.

In Canada, emergency communication is issued only in English and French, even in regions where Indigenous languages are widely spoken and recognized — an exclusion that compromises safety.

Victoria’s Language Foundry aims to revitalize endangered and at-risk languages worldwide

Canadian literature cannot be defined solely by the language in which it is written. Instead, it must be understood as a multilingual body of work shaped the diverse people who live here.

The writing competition was created to keep the Inuktut language strong and alive into the future. NTI usually gives authors a theme to write about, but this year they were given the freedom to write about anything they wanted. CBC's Caitlin Joanas has more.

Food and culture writer Raj Thandhi takes us along on an unexpected journey to discover a part of her Punjabi heritage - equestrian sport and horseback riding. She connects with two riders Vattandeep Singh and Rattan Singh, who left the sport behind in their pursuit of a new Canadian dream, but are slowly making their way back to the saddle.

Vattandeep and Rattan introduce us to their passion project Punjab Equestrian Centre. A riding school, and a safe space for young riders to see themselves represented in a sport that is often lacking in diversity. We get to join Raj as she learns about the history of riding in Punjab, and meets some of Punjabi Equestrian Centre’s ‘future Olympians’

Produced by the CBC Creator Network.

Canada's Indigenous tourism sector is experiencing significant growth. Learn how this rise in interest is reshaping the travel industry and offering meaningful, sustainable experiences by 2026.

The federal government is committing new funding to CBC/Radio-Canada and a wider slate of cultural programs as part of its 2025 budget, presenting the plan as support for modernization, public broadcasting, and the broader creative sector.

The Canadian Football League has embraced the bilingual nature of Canada at this year's Grey Cup, which hasn't gone unnoticed by a vocal critic. Marc-Antoine

Vancouver Island’s Sgt. Adrian Last says time with Canadian Rangers opened door to Indigenous roots

The NWT government has opened applications for Indigenous language revitalization scholarships valued at $5,000 each.