Canadian Receives Legion of Merit
At a ceremony in Washington last week, General Walter Natynczyk, Canadian Forces Chief of the Defence Staff, was awarded the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander).
Expanding NEXUS
This morning at Montreal's Trudeau Airport, Ambassador David Jacobson spoke to the press to highlight the new NEXUS dedicated screening lane program at airports across Canada.
Tragedy and Heroism Remembered
At a ceremony in St. Lawrence, Newfoundland, the community gathered to remember the survivors and the victims of a 1942 maritime disaster.
Alec Ross in Ottawa
The State Department's Senior Advisor for Innovation recently visited Ottawa to speak on the role of innovation, technology and social media in government.
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This Month's Feature
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National African American History Month
Presidential Proclamation: "During National African American History Month, we pay tribute to the contributions of past generations and reaffirm our commitment to keeping the American dream alive for the next generation. In honor of those women and men who paved the way for us, and with great expectations for those to follow, let us continue the righteous cause of making America what it should be -- a Nation that is more just and more equal for all its people." (Presidential Proclamation)
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MS St. Louis Commemorative Project
Starting January 25th, in partnership with the Jewish Youth Library in Ottawa, the Embassy is supporting the MS St. Louis Commemorative Project. The Project will tell the story of the journey of the MS. St. Louis, which set sail on May 13, 1939, from Hamburg, Germany to Havana, Cuba. Aboard were 937 mostly German Jewish refugees seeking safety from war-torn Europe. The ship was turned away from Cuba, United States and Canada and had to return to Europe. (Read more on our Cultural Blog!) -
eJournal USA: Making Their Mark: Black Women Leaders
This issue of eJournal USA profiles African-American women of the 20th and 21st centuries who have made significant contributions to many spheres of American life. It also offers insights into how earlier generations of African-American women serve as touchstones for the present generation. (1.2MB PDF)
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