Flight and Freedom: Stories of Escape to Canada is the book containing a riveting collection of refugee experiences, edited by Ratna Omidvar and Dana Wagner. The duo came up with the idea at the Maytree Foundationwhere Omidvar was president until… »
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Immigration & Refugees, Politics, Society
Nada Humsi – Tragedy and Comedy in the Refugee Experience
Nada Humsi is comfortable with comedy and tragedy and the refugee experience has been an inspiration for both. The most recent show she wrote is based on the true story of a recent refugee from Iraq, Titled, “I Am Dakhel… »
RCI Microsite: Refugees. Why? How?
Canada was once widely admired as a refuge for people fleeing persecution. The people of Canada were honoured in 1986 with the UNHCR’s Nansen Award. It is given in recognition of outstanding service to the cause of refugees. But many… »
RCI Microsite: Military History – Canadian Stories
Welcome to visit our microsite on Canada Military Stories: Military History – Canadian Stories
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RCI Microsite: Me, the Muslim next door
Muslims are constantly in the news in Canada, but unfortunately, often in the context of controversy. How does it affect young Canadian Muslims’ opinions of themselves, their communities and others? Me, the Muslim next door is a bilingual, audiovisual webdoc… »
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Black History Month Montreal
Throughout February, a Montreal radio program from the public broadcaster, CBC will bring you feature interviews with some of the 2015 Montreal Black History Month laureates — members of the black community who have had a major impact on Quebec society through their… »
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Slavery Remembered
The UN declared 2004 the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition. Slavery has existed since time immemorial, but what began in Africa in the 9th century increased dramatically with the discovery of the New World… »
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