Tag: Arts & Culture

In conjunction with her representation of Canada in the major exhibition New Worlds: Women to Watch 2024, at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, in Washington, DC, the Embassy of Canada proudly presents an exhibition showcasing the captivating works of Meryl McMaster, a visionary Canadian artist whose artistry transcends boundaries and sparks profound […]

  Harahan, Louisiana, and Ville de Léry, Quebec are separated by 1,624 miles (2,614 kilometers), however the two municipalities now share the close bond of a sister-city agreement. The cities’ mutual connection is Joseph Chauvin de Léry of Quebec, Canada, who was awarded a concession of land on the Mississippi River in the area known […]

Best known and loved as a symbol of Canada’s national identity, the maple leaf is also the central emblem of an Atlanta elementary school. As part of its renaming and conversion from a middle school, Virginia-Highland Elementary selected a maple leaf as its logo in celebration of a beautiful mature maple tree that has blossomed […]

Long seen as a forgotten war, the Korean War is now recognized as an important chapter in Canada’s proud military history. More than 26,000 brave Canadians served on land, at sea and in the air from 1950 to 1953. Sadly, 516 Canadians lost their lives in this bitter conflict. In 1950, when the United Nations […]

On April 15, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) held its annual “Encuentro Cultural de las Americas / Cultural Meeting of the Americas” at La Casa del Soldado, or “the Soldier’s House” in Washington D.C. Each year the event builds a rich program to celebrate and promote all cultural aspects of the IADB Member States, representing […]

  With a total of eleven Academy Award nominations for Canadians in Film this year, there was much to celebrate Canada’s contributions, both on- and off-screen. Canada’s wide range of talent was showcased through the variety of nominations received, which included: Best Motion Picture of the Year; Best Actor in a Leading Role; Best Achievement […]

Canadians make significant contributions to life in New York in the arts, in business, in politics and beyond. Each one has a story: of why they came, what they’ve achieved, and how they’ve been shaped in turn by the energies of this restless, magnificent city. We’d like you to meet them. Full Playlist Have a […]

Over 10 years ago, following civil unrest in Syria, the Hadhad family was forced to flee their home rebuild their life in a country that had never visited. In 2012, the Hadhad family chocolate factory in Damascus, Syria was destroyed in a bombing. For nearly 30 years, this chocolate factory served as the family’s livelihood […]

March is Le mois de la Francophonie, a global celebration of the diversity and richness of the French language, culture, heritage. Throughout the month, we invite you to explore a variety of events and activities happening in-person and virtually across the United States. Atlanta Francophonie Festival March 1-31 Atlanta, GA (in-person and virtual) March is #Francophonie and the […]

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 […]