Lacks' family never received any compensation, and have fought for years to get justice for the stolen cells. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Cindy Blackstock, the head of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society says the federal government's funding commitment for Jordan’s Principle misses the mark. Blackstock has more to say about the program on a new episode of Nation to Nation.

Toronto! I'm coming to visit The Power Plant Gallery this Saturday afternoon to talk about how my recent books and life experiences connect with two current exhibits by artists Jeneen Frei Njootli and Lucy Raven. It's free and open to everyone! www.thepowerplant.org/whats-on/cal...

A dance party on a weekday afternoon tends to be unheard of in #Toronto, but a new monthly event has people coming together to shake their mid-week and winter stress away. nowtoronto.com/news/degrass...

Album-oriented rock ascended along with FM radio. It reached tremendous mainstream success—and a reputation for being uncool. on.wsj.com/4swN99o

The Metropolitan Museum of Art just released 100 high-quality 3D scans on its website for free. Now you can get up-close and personal with a voluptuous Neolithic marble figurine, Monet’s haystack paintings, and more.

Celebrate #WorldBookDay with a look at some of the most beautiful and unusual examples from the first 100 years of the “modern” book cover, since the rise of publishers' bindings circa 1820: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/the-art-of-book-covers-1820-1914

It is WORLD BOOK DAY. For decades I worked at a Faculty of Education library. During that time I built a stellar Indigenous Knowledge Collection. This company, Goodminds, was my go-to place to purchase Indigenous resources. Happy WORLD BOOK DAY, Goodminds! www.goodminds.com?gad_source=1...

Shirley Horn's illustrated memoir recounts her childhood at Shingwauk Residential School, blending personal photos with cartoon art to share difficult truths.

Chappell Roan stuns with bob.

The late, great Catherine O'Hara would have turned 72 years old today.

Tristin Greyeyes is the director of the documentary, A Cree Approach, which will have its world premiere this week at Vancouver GEMFest. The documentary is about Cree author Freda Ahenakew who dedicated her life to saving the Nehiyawewin language.

Gloria's inglorious Motel. On the shore of Dunc Lake on HWY17 about 4 hours south of Thunder Bay lies Gloria's Motel. Left to decay for about decade, as of Sept 2025 all that left is a sign. Images from 2020 #abandoned #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #AbandonedOntario #RuralDecay 1/2

By 2024, when these images were taken. The motel & out buildings had been set a flame at some point. And by summer 2025 all that remained was the highway sign and some memories of a remote Northern Ontario motel. #abandoned #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #AbandonedOntario #RuralDecay 2/2

‘Abbott Elementary’ has been renewed for Season 6 by ABC.

I sincerely hope Kaitlin Collins has super tight security around her and protecting her at all times. These personal attacks are getting worse.

Your timeline told me it wanted some pictures from the delightful Wes Anderson show at the Design Museum In London

Black History… Universal Inspiration Address: 277 King Street, Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2C7 The Amherstburg Freedom Museum tells the story of African-Canadians’ journey and contributions, by preserving stories and presenting artifacts that educate and inspire.

Planning SPRING/SUMMER/FALL 2026 Road Trips: Black History… Universal Inspiration The Amherstburg Freedom Museum tells the story of African-Canadians’ journey and contributions, by preserving stories and presenting artifacts that educate and inspire. amherstburgfreedom.org

“Art has always been a way for me to process, express & connect,” says Mark Thompson. “Supporting Wounded Warriors Canada allows me to help my brothers & sisters in service and their families… This feels special. It feels important.” #YGK #KFLA Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/napanee...

I ❤️ thrifting. Wandering around thrift shops, even if I do not buy a thing, makes me happy. Being able to photograph fabulous funky finds makes me happier...the more colourful, the better! Toronto is getting a two-in-one thrifting and clothing swap festival streetsoftoronto.com/fashion/toro...

ART CANADA INSTITUTE (ACI) GLOSSARY OF CANADIAN ART HISTORY www.aci-iac.ca/glossary/

Art Canada Institute On this day in 1948, the Prudence Heward Memorial Exhibition opened at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, Ontario. Learn more about the artist in, Prudence Heward: Life & Work aci-iac.ca/art-books/pr...

Today (4 March) marks the birthday of the legendary Canadian and American comedian, screenwriter and actress Catherine O’Hara. The late, great O’Hara had a career spanning over 50 years. 📷 Hulu

Off to New Jersey 📸: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

🐺

Miss Indigenous Canada Gena Boubard took on a collaboration with Marshall Fabrics to create ribbon skirt kits. Part of the proceeds from the kits are being donated to a not-for-profit organization in Winnipeg.

“Love and kindness are a form of resistance,” Byrne says at one point. www.theguardian.com/music/2026/m...

A long overdue reckoning for Henrietta Lacks — the Black woman whose cancer cells led to breakthroughs but were harvested without her consent. Novartis has settled a lawsuit by Lacks’ estate that alleged the pharmaceutical giant profited off her cells. https://bit.ly/3NgCeBs

Across Canada and beyond, Indigenous Peoples are reclaiming and rematriating place names – not just as acts of recognition, but as assertions of law, governance, and jurisdiction. Read the full special report on our website, linked in bio

Phyllis Chase, 1920 watercolor

Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid has joined the chorus of voices protesting the Nova Scotia government’s sweeping cuts to arts funding in its budget last week. "Don't do this." www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/book...

Roc Nation and Apple Music say Bad Bunny’s halftime show at the Super Bowl got more than 4 billion views in 24 hours, making it the most watched in history.

CAMERA AND THE CITY Drawing upon the rich collection of the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, Ontario, Camera and the City brings together the work of a wide range of photographers who have captured the spirit of city streets. www.gallery.ca/whats-on/exh...

The U.N. Security Council would have been better off with this guy presiding.

Here's a terrific local news source in Ottawa - www.ottawalookout.com - but it's hard to ignore how thin the coverage has gotten, even in the capital. A lot of other places are much worse off. Very bad stuff happens when no one is watching and asking questions.

look how far we've fallen

I have not been to a "sugar shack" since I was a kid. Perhaps it is time to plan a SPRING 2026 visit. 2026 Ontario Maple Syrup Festivals and Sugar Shacks www.todocanada.ca/maple-syrup-...

No Rest on Highway 17. Ontario's northern roads are littered with abandoned motels. This one about an hour north of Sault Ste. Marie has sat abandoned for years. It has however as of summer 2025 begun renovations. #abandoned #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #AbandonedOntario #RuralDecay

This post is a part of a week long personal project to feature some of the random abandoned places I've explored across Ontario. Below is yesterday's post. #abandoned #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #UrbanGaze #AbandonedOntario #RuralDecay

Nice shot by DJ!!!! 🎥: Amazon Prime | NHL

Fifty years ago, a controversial writer named Shere Hite taught us how to talk about sex and pleasure, selling books by the millions. Why do so few people know her name today? newyorkermag.visitlink.me/ro9k6C

McGill drops Heated Rivalry merch — and fans snap it up montrealgazette.com/news/mcgill-...

The late Catherine O’Hara was announced as the winner of an award last night at The Actor Awards, shortly after her passing left Canadians heartbroken. #CatherineOHara #TheActorAwards nowtoronto.com/culture/cana...

I am planning my SPRING/SUMMER/FALL 2026 road trips: Art, mural and graffiti walking tours in Ontario Walking tours in Ontario are the perfect way to experience the history and culture unique to different areas across the province. www.destinationontario.com/en-ca/articl...

I am planning my SPRING/SUMMER/FALL 2026 road trips: Ontario Art Galleries www.carfacontario.ca/Ontario-Art-...

#OtD 2 Mar 1955 15-year-old Claudette Colvin was arrested for refusing to vacate her bus seat for whites. Her case wasn't taken up by civil rights leaders for legal technical reasons, as well as public opinion worries about her class and dark skin stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9207...

Emmylou Harris: ‘It’s a lot harder, isn’t it, to just live a long life?’ As the country music titan prepares for her final European performances, she speaks to Louis Chilton about life, mortality, and being part of the ‘greatest era’ of music