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Preserving Cherokee Language Ten Books at a Time

Preserving Cherokee Language Ten Books at a Time | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
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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Many languages are under threat. These families are working to preserve theirs | CBC News

Many languages are under threat. These families are working to preserve theirs | CBC News | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
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 government says ‘Go Habs Go!’ is part of province’s identity

Quebec government says ‘Go Habs Go!’ is part of province’s identity | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
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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Go! Habs Go! has got to go: STM to support sports teams en français only | CBC News

Go! Habs Go! has got to go: STM to support sports teams en français only | CBC News | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
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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Organizers estimate more than half a million attend Surrey's Vaisakhi parade | CBC.ca

Organizers estimate more than half a million attend Surrey's Vaisakhi parade | CBC.ca | Language and Culture | Scoop.it

More than half a million people gathered in Surrey on Saturday for one of the world's largest Vaisakhi parades. As Michelle Gomez reports, organizers say this year's turnout may be the largest yet.

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Dashmesh Culture Centre holds first-ever provincial Sikh Games | Calgary Herald

Dashmesh Culture Centre holds first-ever provincial Sikh Games | Calgary Herald | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
Dashmesh Culture Centre holds first-ever provincial Sikh Games
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Walshy Fire's new book, and Canada's contribution to dancehall | CBC Arts

Walshy Fire's new book, and Canada's contribution to dancehall | CBC Arts | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
Sheldon "Muscle" Bruce talks about the book Art of Dancehall, and Canada's role in dancehall's worldwide domination.
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Do Inuit languages really have many words for snow? The most interesting finds from our study of 616 languages

Do Inuit languages really have many words for snow? The most interesting finds from our study of 616 languages | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
Languages with top scores for “snow” are all spoken in snowy regions, but top-ranked languages for “rain” were not always from rainy areas.
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The Secret Language We Share with Our Children

The Secret Language We Share with Our Children | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
My mother loved me in Spanish. It’s shaped my understanding of parenthood
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The Toronto Accent Is Real

The Toronto Accent Is Real | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
It’s been called an act and “the worst accent in the world.” Why can’t locals see it for what it is?
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Does Toronto have its own style? These experts think so, and say it’s one-of-a-kind

Does Toronto have its own style? These experts think so, and say it’s one-of-a-kind | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
In Toronto, fashion is not just clothes — it’s culture, climate, career and community stitched together.
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Do Inuit languages really have many words for snow? The most interesting finds from our study of 616 languages

Do Inuit languages really have many words for snow? The most interesting finds from our study of 616 languages | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
Can you guess which languages score the highest for terms relating to ‘love’, ‘death’, ‘canoe’ or ‘sheep’? We made a tool to help you explore our extensive dataset.
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Punjabi poets build community through language | CBC.ca

Punjabi poets build community through language | CBC.ca | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
The Canadian Mushaira is a group of poets in Winnipeg who gather to perform works written in South Asian languages.
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French language Minister Roberge promises ‘predictability’ with francization program

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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Whistler's Bearfoot Bistro celebrates Canadian culture with maple-infused menu

Whistler's Bearfoot Bistro celebrates Canadian culture with maple-infused menu | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
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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Saskatchewan: Educators voice concern as funding cuts coming to intermediate ESL courses

Saskatchewan: Educators voice concern as funding cuts coming to intermediate ESL courses | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
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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How to tap into Black cowboy culture in L.A. beyond Beyoncé's concert

How to tap into Black cowboy culture in L.A. beyond Beyoncé's concert | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
Black cowboy culture is thriving in SoCal, with events and activities ranging from the groundbreaking 'Black Cowboys' exhibition at the Autry Museum to the inaugural Charlie Sampson Rodeo.
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Prince Albert, Saskatoon make Top 10 list for ‘Most potty-mouthed Canadian cities’

Prince Albert, Saskatoon make Top 10 list for ‘Most potty-mouthed Canadian cities’ | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
Saskatoon residents are the most-foul mouthed across Canada, scoring 8.04/10 for rudeness, while Prince Albertans swore their way into a fifth place with a rudeness score of 6.94/10.
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Historic Victoria temple scores $10K to share Chinese culture, history

Historic Victoria temple scores $10K to share Chinese culture, history | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
Online voters help Tam Kung Temple earn 2nd place in national contest
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B.C. accepting only 1,100 new skilled immigrant applications after feds slash provincial nominee program | CBC News

B.C. accepting only 1,100 new skilled immigrant applications after feds slash provincial nominee program | CBC News | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
The odds of new applications from immigrants being accepted into British Columbia's nominee program this year have dropped to near zero for anyone other than health workers or entrepreneurs.
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'Best day ever': Students at St. John's elementary school share cultures through food and fashion | CBC News

'Best day ever': Students at St. John's elementary school share cultures through food and fashion | CBC News | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
The annual multiculturalism day fair at Bishop Abraham Elementary school in St. John's is a unique cross-section of cultures from around the world, and students say they love showing off their cultures and learning about different ones.
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Cree man's dream of a Walmart bag ribbon shirt becomes reality thanks to crafty uncle | CBC News

Cree man's dream of a Walmart bag ribbon shirt becomes reality thanks to crafty uncle | CBC News | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
Sage Ballantyne and his nephew Chase Meechance found a new use for reusable shopping bags.
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Does Toronto have its own style? These experts think so, and say it’s one-of-a-kind

Does Toronto have its own style? These experts think so, and say it’s one-of-a-kind | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
In Toronto, fashion is not just clothes — it’s culture, climate, career and community stitched together.
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A new Department of Journalism initiative promotes learning opportunities in French-language media - Concordia University

A new Department of Journalism initiative promotes learning opportunities in French-language media - Concordia University | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
‘We have a significant number of francophone and franco-curious students.’
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1 in 4 Bank of Canada managers needs French training | CBC News

1 in 4 Bank of Canada managers needs French training | CBC News | Language and Culture | Scoop.it
One in four managers at the Bank of Canada fail to meet the institution’s bilingualism requirements, including senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers who is nearing the mid-way point of a seven-year mandate, according to information obtained by Radio-Canada.
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