E27: Who Are We? Canadian Culture on the Global Stage | Everyday Forum Podcast
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In this episode, join playwright and actor in Forgiveness Hiro Kanagawa, Editor of the Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia Dr. Anne Nothof and Canadian Studies scholar Peter Hodgins as they examine Canadian cultural identity and explore questions such as, 'How do we define Canadian theatre and art? How exactly does our cultural mosaic influence this definition?'
Together, they examine the interplay between art and identity in Canada, discussing how people’s differences shape their understanding of themselves and the importance of Canadian art showcasing diverse narratives on the stage, both locally and globally.
Support for The Meighen Forum is generously provided by Kelly & Michael Meighen and the T.R. Meighen Family Foundation.
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