RCI viva : Radio Canada International

The role played by African Canadians in the last war fought on Canadian soil is a topic which, researchers say, has been overlooked and underrepresented in popular literature. The Link’s Lyne-Francoise Pelletier has their story.

Originally from Morocco, Hamid Slimi is the founder and imam of the Sayeda Khadija Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. The imam, who is very involved in interfaith dialogue, is the founder and head of the Faith of Life Network. Imam Hamid Slimi spoke with The Link's Rashi Khilnani.

Edited by Margaret McBurney, 'It's All About Kindness: Remembering June Callwood' is a portrait of one of Canada's most charismatic, uncompromising, and effective social activists, as seen through the eyes of her colleagues, family, and friends. The Link’s resident book reviewer Priscila Uppal discusses the book, the woman, and her vast legacy.

As European voters reject austerity measures and turn to new leaders, we take a look at whether the nation states might undo the European Union. Marc Montgomery discusses the issues with Carleton University Professor Randall Germain who says financial disaster in Europe can be averted, but it won't be easy.

Some Canadian films have a tough time finding audiences. Cinema screens in this country are dominated by Hollywood fare, at least in the English-speaking regions of the country. Reel Canada is trying to change that by bringing Canadian films directly to young people in schools across the country to help them discover the stories filmmakers are telling about life in Canada. The program also lets young newcomers connect with their new home through a medium that is both familiar and popular.