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Read about the conversation between former Prime Minister Stephen Harper and RCGS CEO John Geiger, who discuss the history of our nation's flag and more

Discover why South-Sudanese Canadian artist, actor and DJ Emmanuel Jal thinks Toronto is so special

Learn about how Black Nova Scotian matriarchs used quilting as a way of storytelling and continuing oral history

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Flags, annexation fears take centre stage at RCGS event with former Prime Minister Stephen Harper

At a launch event for his new book, Flags of Canada, Harper called for renewed Canadian nationalism
By Alexandra Pope

The Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper, former Prime Minister of Canada, at the launch of his new book Flags of Canada, held Feb. 11 at 50 Sussex. (Photo: Lindsay Ralph/Can Geo)

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Our Country: Emmanuel Jal
The South Sudanese-Canadian artist, actor, DJ and political activist says it’s the people that make Toronto so special
As told to Samantha Pope

(Illustration: Joshua Plick)

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How Black matriarchs stitched quilting into the fabric of art history

Dating back hundreds of years, quilting was practiced by Black Nova Scotian matriarchs as a way of telling stories and continuing oral history
By Feleshia Chandler

Quilt details from "Underground Railroad Quilt Sampler" by Heather Cromwell. Top row from left: Log Cabin, a safe house; Jesus the Carpenter meant "steal away to Jesus," or begin the escape; Baskets, a symbol for replenishing supplies. Bottom row from left: Sailboat meant safe passage to freedom, often across the Great Lakes; Flying Geese signalled following geese as they fly north; Wagon Wheel meant load the wagon.

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