The Italian Canadian Experience on Display at the Canadian Museum of Civilization
A moment of reflection on the experiences of post-war Italian immigrants to this country…
May 2003
Short Espresso
It was a lovely winter day. A white blanket covered the streets and sidewalks. The snow,…
Canadian Bobsledder Giulio Zardo Is the World’s Fastest Brakeman
Hurdling down an icy mountainside in a metal contraption with almost no control might…
From Our Readers
Congratulations on publishing a wonderful new magazine on the Italian Canadian…
What Italians Really Eat
When Italians arrived on the shores of North America, they brought with them knowledge of…
Running for Mayor: John Nunziata Wants a “Fair Deal” for Toronto
John Nunziata’s calling beckons him again, this time to serve as mayor of…
Italian Immigration and Its Continuing Influence on the Structure and Culture of North American Society
In the fall of 1999, I began offering a course in North American Italian literature.…
Magnificenza! Italian Renaissance Treasures in Detroit!
The Entertainment section of The Windsor Star announced the opening of Magnificenza! The…
Creating an Enduring Cultural Legacy
The actual moment when the Italian immigration to Canada began is a hotly debated topic.…
The Colour of Mary’s Love: A Sicilian Legend
Mary, the Mother of Jesus, is inconsolable after her son’s death. She wants to be…