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Movie: “You People”
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Netflix’s new romantic dramedy, featuring Hollywood A-listers like Jonah Hill, Eddie Murphy and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, explores the delicate…
to throw shade
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In North American English, this expression typically means…
International Mother Language Day
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Between 1947 and 1955, citizens of modern-day Bangladesh, known then as East Pakistan, fought for…
Book: “Born A Crime”
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“Born A Crime” by comedian and former talk show host Trevor Noah is an eye-opening memoir that…
Song: “If I Were A Boy”
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If I Were A Boy by Beyoncé is not only an iconic song from…
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5 Indigenous Terms Used In Canadian English, Part 1
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Canadian English is influenced by many languages and cultures from around the world. The Indigenous communities of Turtle Island are no exception to this influence. Check out five Indigenous expressions that Canadian English borrows…
melting pot vs. cultural mosaic
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Many people have heard Americans refer to the United States as a melting pot of cultures due to its diverse population. While Canada is also diverse it is a cultural mosaic, not a melting pot. Learn the difference between these two societal structures here…
SONG: “O Canada”
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Many people know Canada to be a bilingual nation, but did you know that its national anthem has five official versions, each with lyrics from a different language…?
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