The colonialism of Indigenous people in Canada has already affected them drastically, as there were attempts to erase their culture and history. The increasing number of Indigenous women going missing in recent years has garnered attention as another attempt to … Continue reading Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women as a Damaging Sociocultural Effect of Colonialism
Food trucks are basically mobile restaurants. These culinary vehicles drive around to different locations and serve customers delicious food. Any type of fare can be sold at a food truck: from cheeseburgers to South Asian cuisine. What makes a successful … Continue reading The Best Food Trucks to Visit In Canada
Introduction to the Anthropology of Borders Cultures can often be understood most clearly when they are juxtaposed with others. In anthropology, understanding the different ways that cultures inhabit and reflexively shape geographic territories is a common pursuit. One of the … Continue reading Anthropology: A Brief Overview of Borderlands, Border Crossing, and Geographic Conflict
The maritime provinces of Canada are famous for great seafood, whale watching, and friendly people, but there are a few more attractions that you may not have heard of. From giant axes and squid to beautiful bottle houses and the … Continue reading 11 Places with a Story on the East Coast of Canada
The Potlatch in Northwest Coast Indigenous Cultures The Potlatch, or feast hall system, is an integral part of the governance structures of many Indigenous cultures found along the Pacific Northwest coast of North America. Decisions are made during this ceremony, … Continue reading How the Kwakwaka’wakw People Preserve the Tradition of the Hamatsa Ceremony and Potlatch
Few things represent classic Canadian better than the freckled face of the titular Anne from L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. The novel is one of the most internationally recognizable pop-culture exports, having sold over 50 million copies worldwide. Despite … Continue reading History of L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables
Wayne Douglas Gretzky (born January 26, 1961 in Brantford, ON) is a former professional ice hockey player, coach and entrepreneur. Gretzky is regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time. His nickname, “The Great One,” refers to … Continue reading Wayne Gretzky: History of the Canadian Ice Hockey Legend
Russia Russia is a country from Eastern Europe and North Asia. The largest land area in the world, covering more than 17 million square miles (6.6 × 106 sq mi), and covers more than one third of the land area. … Continue reading Anthropology: Brief Sociopolitical Histories of the Three Largest Territories in the World
Today is another day under lock down due to stronger restrictions in Nova Scotia. We are all tired and need a little ray of hope that this will soon be over and that we can see our family and friends. … Continue reading Chimes