By Karin Kloosterman
Ever wonder where Canada’s Foreign Ministry dollars go? When it comes to teaching Canadian-style global democracy and educational values, some of Canada’s taxpayer’s money goes to creating equal opportunities in Israel. A project through the Merchavim Institute in Ramle, Israel, is helping teach Israeli society how to embrace –– and access –– its multi-cultural [...]

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by Lauren Kramer 
If you thought the ukulele was confined to Hawaii, think again. The small, guitar-like instrument is enjoying a small renaissance in Canada and Israel in recent years, and the Edmonton Ukulele Fest is a prime example.
According to the event organizer, Mark Hayes, the festival, which is hoped to become an annual event, began [...]

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by Karin Kloosterman
It’s known as the largest ever youth-led environment initiative in the world. Some 6 million people in 65 countries have lent a hand in the Spirit Bear Youth Coalition –– a campaign started about 10 years ago by high schoolers in Canada’s West Coast to save the Canadian spirit bear, an all-white black [...]

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