AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIndigenous Storytelling: Gitxsan author Brett Huson reflects on The Cedar Mother, the latest Mothers of Xsan book that invites kids to learn cedar life cycles and intergenerational wisdom. Theatre & Music: The Karate Kid — The Musical heads to the UK after a sold-out St. Louis run, with a Toronto premiere lined up this fall. Broadway Buzz: Schmigadoon! wins big at the Tony Awards, while P!nk delivers a high-energy opening number. Streaming & Culture Policy: Ottawa moves to direct the CRTC to scrap parts of the Online Streaming Act that require foreign streamers to fund Canadian local news and niche broadcasters. World Cup as Pop Culture: FIFA’s Canada-U.S.-Mexico opening ceremonies go star-studded, with Lisa (Blackpink), Shakira, Alanis Morissette, Tyla, Katy Perry and more—plus Canada’s own World Cup music and brand tie-ins. Hate-Crime Law Fallout: The Senate rejects amendments to Bill C-9 that would add residential school denialism as an offence, drawing sharp anger from Anishinabek Nation. Community & Pride: Tens of thousands march in Toronto’s Walk with Israel as antisemitism concerns rise. Health & Science: SFU’s new medical school gets a landmark $40M donation from the Stephens family.
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