Close to Home FAR From Ordinary -Much to Love About Toronto

 All photos courtesy of Tourism Toronto There is much to love about Toronto. Hogtown, The Big Smoke, GTA or 416 as it’s known by the Drake generation has much to offer to visitors. Canada’s largest metropolis is a wonderfully multicultural and diverse, friendly, energy riddled, exciting, alive, vibrant and welcoming

Celebrating the Cultural Fusion of the Métis

 Featured Image: Internationally-acclaimed troupe, the Asham Stompers promote the richness of Métis culture through dance. Métis arts, language and symbols are expressions of a unique cultural fusion. The people of the Métis Nation are distinct from other Aboriginal peoples. Their culture and traditions come from the combination of Aboriginal peoples and Europeans

Governor General’s Award Winners Announced Today

 The Governor General’s awards are a visual representation celebrating superior Canadian artists. This year's winners were announced today at the Tiff Bell Lightbox in Toronto. Over $25,000 will be awarded to Canadian artists to recognize their career achievements as well as outstanding contributors in the arts field. The Saidye Bronfman

An Exhibition of Photography by Asif Rehman

 Asif Rehman’s photography reveals that the label “Canadian Muslim” at best defines only a part of a person’s identity, and seeks to break down stereotypes held by Muslims and non-Muslims about what it means to be a Canadian Muslim. "In spite of differences that exist between people and cultures, I