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Louie Kamookak – Inuit oral historian and finder of Sir John Franklin’s lost ships

Louie Kamookak – Inuit oral historian and finder of Sir John Franklin’s lost ships

Source: The Economist: Louie Kamookak died on March 22nd CBC: Louie Kamookak, Inuit historian and educator, has died Canadian Geographic: Remembering Inuit oral historian Louie Kamookak  

The Canada Letter – New York Times – Why A.I. First Spoke With a Canadian Accent:

The Canada Letter – New York Times – Why A.I. First Spoke With a Canadian Accent:

A filmmaker reveals how an actor from Winnipeg was the voice of HAL 9000. Also in this week’s newsletter: readers’ thoughts about Facebook. Source: Why A.I. First Spoke With a Canadian Accent: The Canada Letter – The New York Times

“First Nations boy with long hair who can skate.”

“First Nations boy with long hair who can skate.”

Source: Sladen Peltier discusses his first feature film role in Indian Horse | Ottawa Citizen At the age of 11, Ottawa’s Sladen Peltier is fast becoming a pro on the red carpet. The youngster experienced another round of  movie-star treatment at the Canadian Museum of Civilization on Tuesday, making an appearance along with the director, […]

The North Needs More Doctors

The North Needs More Doctors

As a doctor in the Northwest Territories, I know that residents do not always get the health care they deserve Source: The North Needs More Doctors · The Walrus

A Canadian problem …

A Canadian problem …

WWF-Canada’s Living Planet Report Canada shows that wildlife is on a troubling decline. You can check out the news and download the report here. Source: Living Planet Report Canada | WWF-Canada

FN students build tiny homes …

FN students build tiny homes …

In Yorkton, Saskatchewan First Nation students in grades 10 to 12 are learning how to build a tiny house … Source: From start to finish: First Nation students learn to build tiny homes | Globalnews.ca

Donald Trump’s ancestral brothel …

Donald Trump’s ancestral brothel …

Donald Trump’s fortune began with a two-storey outfit selling swan meat and sex (in Canada) … The Arctic Restaurant and Hotel, owned by Friedrich Trump in Bennett, B.C. in 1899, is being reconstructed by Parks Canada in collaboration with the Carcross Tagish First Nation (Meagan Campbell) ……. Source: Donald Trump’s ancestral brothel gets a new […]

On the cover of the Rolling Stone

On the cover of the Rolling Stone

Sorry, I couldn’t resist … The overall glowing story by writer Stephen Rodrick calls Trudeau “a progressive, rational, forward-thinking leader” who “overcame tragedy to become Canada’s prime minister.” Source: Justin Trudeau lands on the cover of Rolling Stone | Toronto Star

Road to Everywhere · The Walrus

Road to Everywhere · The Walrus

Noah Richler proposes a new road for Canadians, in The Walrus Magazine

Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada

Learn more about Canada – This online project is “The largest digital source of stories and experiences shared by Canada’s museums and heritage organizations.”

Discovering Metis History in Winnipeg

Discovering Metis History in Winnipeg

Corbin Fraser’s Brief History of the Metis at I Backpack Canada …

Five Amazing Natural Hot Springs in BC …

Five Amazing Natural Hot Springs in BC …

Check out Corbin Fraser’s article on five of the most amazing natural hot springs in British Columbia: 5 Amazing Natural Hot Springs in British Columbia | I Backpack Canada Also see the Roadstories post from our trip out there … Hot Springs In Canada  

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Louie Kamookak – Inuit oral historian and finder of Sir John Franklin’s lost ships

Louie Kamookak – Inuit oral historian and finder of Sir John Franklin’s lost ships

The Canada Letter – New York Times – Why A.I. First Spoke With a Canadian Accent:

The Canada Letter – New York Times – Why A.I. First Spoke With a Canadian Accent:

“First Nations boy with long hair who can skate.”

“First Nations boy with long hair who can skate.”

The North Needs More Doctors

The North Needs More Doctors

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A Canadian problem …

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