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Lineup of six NFB films at AIFF includes works from Haligonians Andrea Dorfman and Elliot Page. NFB’s roots in Atlantic Canada showcased at the 2024 Atlantic International Film Festival.
From: National Film Board August 14, 2024 Halifax filmmaker Andrea Dorfman’s animated short Hairy Legs will have its world premiere as part of a stellar selection of six National Film Board of Canada (NFB) films at the 2024 Atlantic International Film Festival (AIFF), taking place September 11 to 18. Film lovers in Halifax will also be […]
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Read MoreCape Breton-Unama’ki Based Company Building Video Game Inspired by Mi’kmaw Legends
SYDNEY, NS, June 19, 2024 – Green Robot Studios is in the advanced development of a video game inspired by Mi’kmaw legends. The groundbreaking project has been in the works for two years and builds on the company’s history of developing interactive cultural experiences. The game is a fantasy adventure that takes place thousands of […]
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Read MoreNY Fashion Week: Labrador looks on the runway – CTV News
Feb. 16, 2024 New York Fashion Week was a family affair for Labrador designer April Allen. Not only did she bring her daughter, Julia Allen, and cousin Coralee Evoy to model her creations — she also brought two pairs of homemade boots to the runway. One was created by her grandmother, the second was made […]
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Read More6 books by Nova Scotia authors you need on your end-of-year reading lists – The Coast
December 19, 2023 From inspiring memoirs of trans resilience to in-depth reporting to Indigenous dark fiction, there’s something for everyone. There’s a well-loved equation among bicycle enthusiasts that answers how many bikes a person should own: n+1, where the variable “n” is however many bikes you already have. Book lovers will know the same rule […]
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Read MoreShe loved books as a kid. Now she’s an author highlighting Indigenous stories, authors and joy – CBC
Oct 31, 2023 Lindsay Gloade-Raining Bird on a lifetime of embracing books I’ve always been a bookworm. I credit my mom for instilling that love of books in me. She is a voracious reader and a master at doing character voices. Books have always been at the heart of our life. My mom loves to […]
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Read MoreCaroline Wawzonek: Update on Film Projects
February 16, 2023 Check against delivery Mr. Speaker, this time next week, the residents of Fort Simpson will be rolling out the red carpet for the fourth-annual Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Film Festival. The festival is presented each year by the Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation with funding and support from the GNWT and the NWT Film Commission. […]
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Read MoreTop PEI library picks for 2022
Jan 4, 2023 This past year was an exciting year for PEI Public Library Services. The new Charlottetown Library Learning Centre opened, hours expanded at Kensington Heritage Library, the Library of Things collection grew significantly, and Islanders borrowed over a half million items from the library system. Taking top spot as the most borrowed book […]
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Read MoreJohnny Depp wears shirt from Tobique First Nation woman, endorsing name change for Saint John River – CTV News
Oct. 21, 2022 A woman from Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick recently met Johnny Depp and used the opportunity to the fullest. Beth Tremblay and her family had the opportunity to meet the actor-musician backstage Monday night at a Jeff Beck concert in Toronto. “I am a huge Johnny Depp fan,” says Tremblay. “He […]
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Read MoreThe Scotiabank Giller Prize Presents its 2022 Longlist
September 6, 2022 (St. John’s, Newfoundland) – The Scotiabank Giller Prize’s annual celebration of Canadian literary talent began today with the announcement of this year’s longlist. Last year’s winner, Omar El Akkad, announced the longlist today in St. John’s. The announcement was also livestreamed on the Scotiabank Giller Prize Facebook™ page. Now in its 29th […]
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Read MoreImperial Theatre Facilitates Conversation About Reconciliation With Indigenous Rights Advocate And Author – Huddle.Today
SAINT JOHN — In Canada, the word “reconciliation” has come to describe attempts to raise crucial awareness about our country’s colonial past and its ongoing effects on Indigenous peoples. It also refers to efforts made to address the harms caused by various policies and programs, such as residential schools, which continued into recent decades. To […]
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