Resources About Canada's Cultural Diversity

There are so many materials, books, and websites that offer information about cultural festivals and events in Canada and here are some of them.

Canada History: People, Culture and Tradition

Kai Richardson

This book celebrates Canada as an amazing independent nation with its own distinct cultural identity. It takes readers through the cultural history of Canada’s most exotic places and their cultural events. From the sandy beaches of the Atlantic to the rocky terrains from multicultural Toronto to scenic Vancouver.

Destination Toronto

This website explores the uniqueness of Toronto. It is for those that want to discover the breadth and diversity of Toronto’s people, places and culture. It shares articles that encourage and inspire residents and visitors to meet, visit and explore Toronto.

Destination Indigenous

This is a website that takes you on an authentic journey into the First Nations culture of storytelling. It offers deep wisdom and knowledge of stories, songs, legends and dances passed down from generation to generation.

The Workers’ Festival: A History of Labour Day in Canada

Craig Heron and Steve Penfold

This book examines the complicated history of Labour Day. It tells readers about the origins of Labour Day as a spectacle of skilled workers in the 1880s through its declaration as a national holiday in 1894 to its reinvention through the twentieth century.

Canadian Festivals

Susan Hughes

This book introduces children to six holidays from various cultures. It discusses why and how each festival is celebrated. It provides a child with a closer look at the important festivities that make Canada such a diverse and multicultural society.

Culture Days

This website is dedicated to celebrating Canada’s arts and culture on Culture Days. It offers opportunities for indigenous arts, exhibitions and performances to be showcased. Also, a few of Canada’s thousands of arts and cultural events are displayed online for visitors to see and talk about.

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Waiting For A Music Festivals To Start

Waiting For A Music Festivals To StartWe all love to attend cultural festivals to enjoy the music, and cultural activities, make new acquaintances and generally have fun. So many people attend. However, venues of cultural events could be hard getting into because of the crowd. Here are some things you can do before a musical festival starts. Make Use Of Your Phone You can use your phone to take pictures of yourself while on the line or during performances and exhibitions. You can also chat with friends online or watch videos. Also, you can wait by using your phone to gamble online. iBet Casino is a perfect site to gamble online. Play your favourite online casino games, and enjoy the festival. Charge Your Phone You can also take a moment to wait to charge your phone. You are sure going to need your phone to take pictures and videos of yourself, friends and happy moments of the cultural performances, exhibitions and more. So don’t forget to come to the venue with a portable charger to keep your phone fully charged. Make Friends You can try and make friends as you wait at the venue or festival ground. Smile and be friendly with everyone. Friends that you make at the cultural festival can be friends for life. Make sure you take phone numbers of acquaintances for further follow-up and camaraderie. People Watch If you are not the friendly type, you can just sit around, and people watch. Observe people around you as they go around or gather in groups. You can use a blanket to cover yourself against cold and an extra cushion to sit on while waiting. Music and cultural festivals are exciting and fun-filled. You can engage in any of the above activities while you wait for them to start. [...]

Top Music-Themed Slots You Can Play Online

Top Music-Themed Slots You Can Play OnlineMusic is always a part of any cultural event and festival. It is used to tell stories about a people and culture. If you love music, then you will love these top music-themed slots we have selected for you. Karaoke Party This game by Microgaming is themed around a karaoke party bar. The higher paying symbols are groups of friends singing into a microphone and people singing solo. You get a free spin bonus when you hit three scatter symbols and get your wins tripled, just as you can get with iBet bonuses. DJ Wild This is a neon-infused slot for dance music lovers and all-night ravers. There are four pre-programmed betting strategies that you can follow Jumper, Optimiser, Leveller and Booster. The symbols are DJ tools like mixing decks, headphones, and so on. Megadeth This is a slot that celebrates the famous thrash metal band Megadeth with a 5-reel, 40-payline slot. The band’s founder, Dave Mustaine, appears as a Sticky Wild symbol with bandmates David Ellefson, Shawn Drover and Chris Broderick, with some musical instruments. Motorhead This slot by NetEnt’s slot celebrates Lemmy Kilmister’s time with the band Motorhead. Slot players get to rock to Motorhead’s favourite tunes with an action-packed slot that has an unusual 76 paylines over 5 reels. Jimi Hendrix In this game, Jimi Hendrix features as one of the symbols. Players get to listen to some of Hendrix’s most popular songs as they spin the hand-drawn reel. It’s a game chock-full of wilds and free spin features. Guns N’ Roses This is a 5-reel, 20-payline game that celebrates one of the greatest bands in rock. It allows you to select the song list you want to play against the concert stage backdrop. The game has plenty of special features. There are several music-themed slots that you can play online, but these are the top ones that offer you a unique and personalized experience. [...]

Promoting Indigenous Culture In Canada

Promoting Indigenous Culture In CanadaRespect for cultural diversity is one aspect of Canadian society that is greatly admired by people from other countries. It is also supported by the Multiculturalism Act of 1988. Canadians are very proud of their cultural diversity. In common practice, however, cultural diversity within Canada’s indigenous people is often not recognized nor respected. There is a misconception about indigenous people, and it’s that there is one homogenous group with the same culture, traditions, worldviews, language, needs and desires. This is certainly not the truth. The three distinct groups of indigenous people in Canada are First Nation, Métis and Inuit, as recognized by the Constitution Act of 1982. Also, the 2016 Canadian Census records that there are almost 2 million self-identified Indigenous persons in the country. In First Nation as an indigenous group, there are over 600 bands and 2,000 reserves. Each of them has a distinct history, economies, capacities and challenges that shaped its particular cultural identity. There is an amazing diversity of the First Nation’s culture and language in the province of British Columbia alone. With over 200 First Nation communities, each with its own unique culture, tradition and history, British Columbia accounts for over 60% of First Nation languages spoken in Canada. So when people erroneously hold the notion that indigenous people are equal and the same, then they are not respecting and recognizing diversity. Canadians must recognize the uniqueness, history, culture and traditions of each community as a fundamental step toward respecting and promoting indigenous people. So there is a need for everyone, no matter their status or educational level, to spend time researching and developing an understanding of the unique background of each community. You should also increase your understanding of what is important to that community, what they are proud of, and what they are willing to fight to protect. Another way of promoting indigenous culture is funding. Aboriginal languages centers can be funded to offer courses in Indigenous languages to students of all ages at the beginner and intermediate levels. Language camps can be opened for young people with the provision of student workbooks, illustrated guides and audio teaching resources. The preservation, promotion and revitalization of Indigenous cultures are paramount to advancing reconciliation with indigenous people, and everyone must play a part. [...]

Why You Must Attend Cultural Events

Why You Must Attend Cultural EventsCultural events are the bedrock of every community or ethnicity. There are celebrations of a people’s culture, history and identity. For you to understand an ethnic group better, you need to attend its cultural events. There are other reasons you must make it a point of duty to attend cultural events. First is that cultural events make you learn to tolerate other people’s cultures. Cultural events allow you to learn a lot about other people’s history and ways of life. It places you at a point where you have a better understanding of their present norms, cultures and traditions even if you don’t like them. Next is that cultural events help identify the identity of any ethnicity. It is through cultural events that people get to understand the various cultural identities that make up the people of a country. This helps to foster the idea of nationhood. As a multicultural country, several cultural events and festivals are held in Canada every year. Another importance of cultural events is that they bring peace and unity to a country. In a country where there is peace, ethnic groups understand and tolerate each other’s differences and try to promote them by attending and supporting other cultural festivals and events. Canada is one of the most peaceful countries in the world. Also, you can attend cultural events to network, celebrate, make friends and learn something new about another ethnic group. Cultural events are also occasions to put aside all differences and focus on learning about each other, doing things together and generally having fun. Governments and individuals can use cultural festivals and events as sources of generating revenue. When you attend cultural festivals and events, you spend money on food, accommodation, drinks and other forms of entertainment. This puts some money in the hands of the organizers and cities where these events take place. So you can take advantage of Canada’s diversity and visit the country to attend several cultural events and festivals and enjoy yourself. There are so many indigenous exhibitions and performances that you will love to be a part of. You can utilize this opportunity to learn about Canada and its history. [...]

Top Cultural Festivals In Canada

Top Cultural Festivals In CanadaAs a multicultural and secular country, Canada prides itself on its history of people of diverse ethnic groups who live together and enrich the country’s diversity with several cultural festivals. In this article, we look at Canada’s top cultural festivals and events. Winterlude This is a three-week-long winter festival that features ice sports, ice art, musical events and more. It holds in the February of every year. Pride Toronto This June event celebrates an annual carnival by the LGTB community in Toronto about the freedom and diversity of the community in Canada and the world. The Canadian National Exhibition This festival promotes technology, agriculture, and diversity in Canada. It takes place between August and September at Lake Ontario every year, right before the Labor Day celebration. Celebration Of Light This annual festival is a week-long festival of fireworks displays and competitions. The fireworks displays are spectacular and are anchored on different themes each year. The Calgary Stampede This event exhibits Canada’s cowboy history, music, and other forms of entertainment. It takes place every year for ten days in July. It is another event that showcases Canada’s cultural diversity. Folklorama This festival showcases the cuisines, culture, art, music and folk dances of the different ethnicities that live in Canada. This two weeks event in August is a symbol of Canadian solidarity, diversity and secularity. The Celtic Colours International Festival This festival celebrates Cape Breton Island’s living traditional culture and takes place for nine days in October. It features activities like Gaelic singing, Cape Breton fiddling, world-class bagpiping, local dance traditions and music concerts. Edmonton Folk Music Festival Edmonton Folk Music Festival celebrates folk music every August. It features the best folk music artists from Edmonton, Canada and around the world, with the event proceeds going to charity. The multiculturalism and diversity of Canada are exemplified through the celebration of these festivals and events. Canada is proud of its multicultural identity and welcomes visitors each to celebrate it in different ways. You can be a part of the celebrations by visiting Canada. [...]