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The Politics of Rebellion: My Grandmother Was a Survivor
My grandmother never called herself a rebel. She called herself a survivor. Born in the shadows of the Soviet Union, my grandmother’s life was marked by abandonment and displacement, yet she managed to escape the wrath of war-torn villages to build a…
By Sonia Koren
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Regional History
The Regional History That Shaped You Every corner of this country holds a story, and you're part of it. Canadian history isn't just dates in a textbook. It's your grandmother's kitchen table, your neighbourhood's oldest building, the land your community calls home. When you dig into regional history, you're really digging into who you are. This corner of Canadian Arts & Culture is where we get personal. We're not here to lecture you. We're here to sit with you and talk about the stories that don't always make the headlines but shape everyday life all the same. Your Roots, Your Story You'll find essays, guides, and honest reflections here, not dry lectures. We cover Indigenous history Canada with care and respect, honouring First Nations, Métis, and Inuit voices as central to any real conversation about Canadian heritage. You'll also find pieces on immigration, migration, and the communities built by newcomers who made this country home. A Tour Through the Regions Canada isn't one story. It's hundreds of them, layered together. We'll take you from Atlantic fishing villages to Prairie farmhouses, from Quebec's cobblestone streets to BC's rainforest towns. Each region carries its own rhythm, its own Canadian traditions, its own way of remembering. You'll meet the women whose names got left out of the official record. You'll learn how Canadian landmarks' history connects to the people who built and protected those spaces. And you'll see how local history in Canada still echoes in the way communities gather, cook, and celebrate today. Stories Worth Your Time We centre Canadian identity as something layered and lived, not fixed. Expect features on Canadian cultural heritage, folklore passed down through generations, and the pioneers whose grit built the towns we now call home. These aren't stuffy archives. They're stories written the way your favourite auntie would tell them: honest, a little messy, and full of heart. We believe women in Canadian history deserve louder recognition, and you'll find that thread running through everything we publish here. This isn't history for history's sake. It's history that helps you understand your own place in it. Keep the Stories Coming You don't have to wait for the next issue to find your next favourite read. Subscribe to Between The Covers magazine and get real stories about Canadian history, culture, and community delivered right to you. A magazine subscription here means you're never missing the pieces that matter.
Native Voices
Native Voices: Stories That Matter You've probably heard "Indigenous voices" tossed around a lot lately. Here, it means something real. This corner of our Canadian Arts & Culture pillar brings you stories, essays, and reflections straight from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis writers, artists, and elders. You won't find watered-down history lessons or textbook summaries. You'll find truth, resilience, and joy—told by the people who lived it. Whether you're new to Indigenous history or you've walked this path for years, you're welcome here. This is where native voices lead, and you get to listen. Where Native Voices Lead You'll find personal essays, artist interviews, and guides that centre Indigenous storytelling in every form. We cover First Nations traditions, Inuit culture, and Métis history with care, never as an afterthought. You'll read about Indigenous languages fighting to survive, and the elders working hard to keep them alive. Native voices aren't a trend here. They're the whole point. From book reviews to profiles on Indigenous artists, this space honours craft and community equally. You'll leave with something to think about, and maybe a new favourite writer too. Culture, Land, and Legacy Curious what you'll actually find here? Think land acknowledgements explained properly, not just recited. Think Truth and Reconciliation coverage that doesn't shy away from hard truths. You'll read about Orange Shirt Day and why it matters every day, not just in September. We spotlight Indigenous women leading change in their communities, plus features on Indigenous youth carrying oral traditions forward. From Métis culture and Inuit art to First Nations governance, language revitalization, and community traditions, these stories reveal the richness and diversity of Indigenous life across Canada. Meet the Storytellers Some of our favourite pieces? Profiles on Indigenous authors rewriting the Canadian literary canon. Deep dives into Indigenous knowledge and traditional practices still shaping communities today. We've featured Indigenous leadership stories that'll genuinely give you chills. You'll also find honest conversations about decolonization and what it means for all of us. This isn't content for content's sake. It's here because these stories deserve space, and you deserve to read them. Keep These Stories Coming Want more stories like these delivered straight to you? Subscribe to the best women magazine and get honest, beautifully written content every month. It's one of the best magazine subscriptions for women who want more than fluff. Join our community of curious, thoughtful readers.
Cultural Literature
Cultural Literature Worth Getting Lost In Every story you've ever loved carries a piece of the culture that shaped it. That's what cultural literature is all about. It's a natural extension of everything Canada Culture explores here at BTC. Maybe you grew up hearing family stories at the kitchen table. Maybe you found a novel that finally reflected your own experience. Either way, you already know how deeply culture and literature intertwine. Canadian Arts & Culture digs into that connection, one story at a time. Cultural literature sits right at its heart, and it's worth exploring slowly, not skimming. You'll find writers who take that connection seriously here, and readers who feel exactly the same way. Culture, Told Through Stories Here, you'll find essays, author interviews, and reading lists exploring cultural literature from every angle. We look at how culture influences literature, and just as often, how literature shapes the culture that produced it. You'll get profiles on Indigenous literature and deep dives into literary traditions across Canada. We keep the conversation honest, with real talk about cultural values in literature. It's not academic. It's the kind of reading you'll actually want to finish, cover to cover, without feeling like homework or a lecture. Every piece is written for curious readers, not critics, and it shows. Identity On Every Page Your reading list might take you through cultural identity in literature one week, then Canadian literary traditions the next. We explore stories and cultural identity from many communities across the country. We give space to voices that don't always make mainstream reading lists, and that's on purpose. You'll find cultural representation examined honestly here, not glossed over. We also cover cultural heritage woven through fiction, memoir, and poetry, because those genres carry culture differently. Every writer brings their own lens, and that's exactly the point of cultural literature done right. You'll leave with a longer reading list than you started with, and a few new favourites too. Old Stories, New Echoes Curious how literature and society shape each other over time? You'll find plenty here to dig into. We trace traditional literature alongside contemporary Canadian cultural identity, showing how the two feed each other. Old stories still echo through new ones, and we love showing you exactly how. Every piece connects back to cultural literature somehow. Sometimes that's a book review. Sometimes it's an author profile. Sometimes it's a closer look at where Canadian literature is headed next. You'll hear from the people actually writing it today, one honest page at a time, straight from their own perspective. Read Beyond the Surface Become a subscriber to Between The Covers — it's one of the best digital magazines for women who want more. As one of the best magazine subscriptions for women, you'll get honest, culture-forward content delivered every single month, without exception.
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The Politics of Rebellion: My Grandmother Was a Survivor
My grandmother never called herself a rebel. She called herself a survivor. Born in the shadows of the Soviet Union, my grandmother’s life was marked by abandonment and displacement, yet she managed to escape the wrath of war-torn villages to build a…
By Sonia Koren
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Canadian Arts and Culture, Up Close
You feel it the moment you stand in front of a piece that just gets you. That's the magic of Canadian arts and culture. It doesn't just decorate a wall. It tells you who we are.
As part of our Canada Culture pillar, this is where we celebrate the painters, storytellers, and dreamers shaping our collective identity. You won't find stuffy art-world jargon here.
We want you to feel something. Maybe it's pride in a Métis artist reclaiming her narrative. Maybe it's a wonder at a mural three blocks from your house. Either way, you belong in this conversation.
Canadian art isn't locked behind gallery walls. It's everywhere, if you know where to look. We'll help you look.
Art That Actually Moves You
You'll find profiles on Canadian artists working in everything from abstract painting to public installations you've probably walked past without knowing the story. We dig into Canadian art galleries and Canadian museums, but we also cover the artists who haven't been discovered yet.
We spotlight Indigenous art, First Nations art, and Inuit art with the respect and depth they deserve. You'll read essays, artist interviews, and honest takes on contemporary Canadian art that don't talk down to you.
Our coverage always centres women artists, BIPOC creatives, and voices from communities too often left out of the conversation. Canadian cultural heritage belongs to everyone, and we treat it that way.
Expect real storytelling, not academic lectures. You're here to connect, not to study for a test.
Explore Every Creative Corner
Wondering what fills out this corner of Canadian Arts and Culture? Dive into Cultural Literature, where storytelling and identity collide on the page. Or explore Native Voices, spotlighting Indigenous and First Nations creators redefining Canadian art on their own terms.
Curious about the past? Regional History uncovers the artists and movements that shaped your province long before textbooks caught up. And Canada Culture ties it all together, covering everything from theatre in Canada to the artisan markets popping up in your own neighbourhood.
Whether you're drawn to a gallery opening downtown or a mural festival in a small town, you'll find your next favourite discovery here.
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Not sure where to begin? Check out our feature on Indigenous women redefining public art across the country, or explore our deep-dive into emerging BIPOC artists changing Canadian galleries for good.
Both stories prove something simple: Canadian art isn't static. It's alive, evolving, and often led by voices you haven't heard enough from yet.
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You don't need an art history degree here. You just need curiosity, and we've got the rest.