July 1, also known as Canada Day, is a time when Canadians come together to commemorate the union of what were once three separate colonies — New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Canada (contemporary Ontario and Quebec). Canada isn t just one of the largest countries in the world, but it s also.
This week, CBC producer Ariel Fournier shares how a school in northern Alberta is returning to the land hunting, preparing and eating food in traditional ways. We’ll also hear from a local Métis artist creating public art around the city about the meaning these spaces hold for her.