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The fight for Muslim representation in Hollywood — and the danger of falling behind

Last week, Riz Ahmed introduced a report that found Muslim characters are significantly underrepresented in film. CBC News spoke with three Canadian creators about the importance of increasing that representation and the real-world risks of failing to act.

Entertainment June 19

Springsteen on Broadway theatre backtracks on refusing entry to AstraZeneca recipients

Entertainment June 20

Binge or watch live? Viewing habits change as pandemic recedes

Entertainment June 18

More than 100 celebrities, prominent Canadians ask B.C. premier to preserve remaining old-growth forest

Canada British Columbia June 19

David Bowie art from Ontario landfill sets $50K auction record, but some locals aren't happy with the fame

A David Bowie painting purchased at a northern Ontario landfill's donation centre for $5 has set a global record for the late British musician’s work at over $50,000. The rare find is turning out to be a gold mine for the owner, but is also unnerving for some Machar Township locals.

Canada Sudbury June 18

‘TESSEL’ brings Black dancers together to explore global discourse on race

Dancer and choreographer, Esie Mensah, directed a new short film that features dancers from across Canada, and explores what it means to be a Black artist in an unprecedented time.

Mural depicting Canada's residential schools ready to be unveiled in Selkirk, Man.

A large public mural in Selkirk, Man., dedicated to the legacy of residential schools has been completed, and its artists have added a new section to commemorate the students whose remains were found in Kamloops, B.C., earlier this month.

Indigenous June 18

Canada Reads winner Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead optioned for TV adaptation

Entertainment June 18

Black transgender women using social media to celebrate, advocate and connect

Canada Saskatchewan June 17

To reconnect with the land and her art, Anong Beam is making her own natural, sustainable paints

Entertainment June 18

2,000 people will be able to take in P.E.I.'s Rock the Boat festival this summer

Canada PEI June 17

Street art project in downtown Moose Jaw part of family-friendly walking tour

Canada Saskatchewan June 18

Regina party band gears up for first live performance since pandemic lockdown

Adeoluwa Atayero

Canada Saskatchewan June 18

'Move forward with love': Jimbo speaks out after shop refuses to put drag queen's photo on a cake

Canada Windsor June 17

Provocative author, journalist Janet Malcolm dies at 86

Entertainment June 17

Simu Liu talks Kim's Convenience demise at Banff World Media Festival

Victoria Ahearn

Entertainment June 17

Frank Bonner, actor best known as WKRP's Herb Tarlek, dead at 79

Entertainment June 18

Stampede 2021 will include live music venue Nashville North

Canada Calgary June 17

Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired Oscar-nominated film, facing prospect of life in Rwandan prison

50 years of Blue: a celebration of the Joni Mitchell masterpiece

Entertainment June 17

Black transgender women using social media to celebrate, advocate and connect

Canada Saskatchewan June 17

Singer-songwriter Corb Lund and 30 Alberta landowners hold coal mining protest concert

Canada Calgary June 17

Banff World Media Festival brings world-class speakers to attendees in virtual event

Canada Calgary June 17

Indigenous teens write and star in short film The Road, sharing experiences around MMIWG

Quebec museum exhibit to wade into the history and potential of human waste

Canada Montreal June 16

2 Ottawa music festivals plan in-person concerts this summer

Canada Ottawa June 16

New interactive map shares Indigenous arts, language and culture throughout B.C.

Courtney Dickson

Canada British Columbia June 16

Art a 'way of life' for Brandon man whose portfolio spans more than 6,600 paintings and counting

Canada Manitoba June 16

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