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Entertainment review with Jelena Adzic: Julia sizzles as sexy spy. Mar 20/09[ Society ] Making the Mosaic: Multiculturalism in Canada
In 1971, Canada became the first country in the world to declare multiculturalism as official state policy. The bold step charted the path to a vibrant and evolving cultural mosaic premised on mutual respect for Canadians of all backgrounds and ancestry. Yet the roots of multiculturalism in Canada can be seen in the country's earliest beginnings, as three founding cultures — aboriginal, British and French — were soon joined by many more from around the globe. Today, multiculturalism is a touchstone of Canadian national identity and a point of pride for Canadians from coast to coast to coast. In celebration of Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27, the CBC Digital Archives recalls some of the struggles and triumphs along the way.[ Arts & Entertainment ] Pierre Berton: Canadian Icon and Iconoclast
More than any other writer, Pierre Berton brought Canadian history to life. Born in the Yukon in 1920, Berton was a journalist, broadcaster and panellist on the long-running CBC-TV program Front Page Challenge . His books on the remarkable people, places and events of the past helped create a national mythology and earned him a spot on the bookshelves and in the hearts of Canadians. CBC Digital Archives presents a selection of clips about the man whose legacy lives on in the Pierre Berton Awards, an annual prize for creators of popular history.
