February is Black History Month (BHM), when Canada celebrates the many achievements and contributions of racialized Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous nation it is today. The month is about acknowledging the resilience, innovation, and determination involved to work towards a […]
February 1, 2022
In the Twin Cities of Minnesota, an innovative annual wintertime festival celebrates and reflects on aspects of winter and Northern culture. The Great Northern festival unites three legacy events – the City of Lakes Loppet, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, and the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships – and produces original programming during a coordinated 10-day […]
January 27, 2022
If you were in Boston on Tuesday night, you may have noticed a golden glow over the city. Mayor Michelle Wu proclaimed January 18, 2022 as Willie O’Ree Day and landmarks including TD Garden, the Prudential Center, City Hall, Gillette Stadium, Fenway Park, and the iconic Zakim Bridge lit up in gold in honour of […]
January 21, 2022
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January 11, 2022
Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Harry DeWolf recently visited Norfolk, VA, near the end of the ship’s first operational voyage, a circumnavigation of North America. Martin Loken, Deputy Head of Mission, Foreign Policy & National Security, to the United States, Major-General Paul Ormsby, Canadian Defence Attaché, and Commander Corey Gleason, Commanding Officer, hosted a reception aboard […]
December 27, 2021
This year, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts held the 44th Annual Kennedy Center Honors in Washington D.C. to once again celebrate those whose art and creativity have made significant contributions to the American cultural landscape. With a nod to the U.S. and Canada’s shared cultural fabric, two of the five Honorees […]
December 14, 2021
Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s Ambassador to the United States, and Major-General Paul Ormsby, Canadian Defence Attaché, hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony at the Embassy of Canada on November 11, 2021. Embassy staff joined members of Canadian Defence Liaison Staff (Washington) at the rotunda to honour and remember those who served and continue to serve Canada during times of war, […]
November 16, 2021
In September 2021, Master Corporal (MCpl) Jennifer Shih, of the defence liaison staff at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C., represented the Canadian Armed Forces at the Major League Baseball Minnesota Twins’ home series against the Toronto Blue Jays. As Canada and the United States stand shoulder-to-shoulder in defence of common values and interests […]
October 22, 2021
On the evening of September 10, 2021, thousands of people gathered on the National Mall for a free concert version of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning Broadway musical “Come From Away”. Presented on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC in honor of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, “Come From Away” is a […]
October 22, 2021
NOTE – ALL EVENTS ARE VIRTUAL UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED Canada Day Virtual Wine Tasting June 30 from 5-630 pm PST| San Francisco, United States | Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco Join the Digital Moose Lounge and Kascadia Wine Merchants for an exclusive wine tasting experience for Canada Day! This year they are mixing […]
June 30, 2021