Federal election last week was a reminder to a lot of here in Saskatchewan urbanites how the shape of electoral districts can have a considerable impact on the election results.
Read Entire Article »The culture of Canada – A new book examines the reconciliation through cultural diversity
The pilgrimage season heads buried deep in the folds of the books is upon us. Well, some of us are buried in digital devices as well, but the point is that is that time of year when banks, gardens, parks and every hanger outdoor shade are full of people working in the ancient ritual reading. While dividing my own summer . . . .
Read Entire Article »Botanical Wall Charts in the Classroom
Last year when Lydia Kirchner was to take courses in studies of botany and the museum, members of the Department of Biology at Randolph College in Lynchburg, VA discovered botanical wall charts in the attic of the constructing life sciences. The murals were in really great condition, so that the Department of Biology contact Randolph, MA Maier Museum of Art . . . .
Read Entire Article »Indian wood carving tradition
The art of creating designs in wood by hand with the cutting tool is called wood carving. The basic instruments used are carving knife, saw front, V-tool, Vein, chisel, and many more. Wooden carvings range from traditional motifs and floral patterns or geometric abstract. These also vary between cultures. This has been practiced since the first human civilization. Several techniques . . . .
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