Commentary
Will Canada ever learn from its own mistakes? The years of apologies and reparations for the historical mistreatment of Canadian immigrants during times of war appear to have been forgotten as we quietly allow prejudice to form around Russian Canadians.
Canada has a rich history of inviting and welcoming immigrants from all parts of the world. Festivals are held where Canadians of every background can share and celebrate their cultural traditions. There is no better way to sample the cuisines, view the traditional attire and dances, and directly interact with Canadians of different national descent than at festivals.
Children and adults alike can learn more about their neighbours, and the nations they or their ancestors came from, at a festival pavilion in 15 minutes than they could with reading books or in history classes….