What Italians Really Eat
When Italians arrived on the shores of North America, they brought with them knowledge of…
2003
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 Neighbourhood is Changing
the old men have nowhere to go banished like corroded barges in some abandoned port they…
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…
Sunday in Woodbridge
I have just returned from Woodbridge, where my mother and father live “behind the…
Identity Through Art: Italian Canadian Artists Tell Their Tale In Images
How is identity defined? How do we know if we belong? What traits attach us to a…
Gino Vannelli Strikes a New Chord with Canto
After his last two CDs were commercial flops, Gino Vannelli decided it was time to throw…