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Canada has a vibrant culture that is flourishing not only on the domestic stage, but in the United States and internationally. The diversity and range of activity is vast and continues to grow. More information can be found by searching the directories listed below.

DIRECTORIES OF CANADIAN CULTURAL GROUPS AND ARTISTS

• Virtual Museum - Your premier web connection to Canada's museums, galleries and over 2,400 cultural attractions
• The Canadian Music Centre - A unique resource for composers, conductors, performers, broadcasters and students
• Northwest Passages - A Canadian literature bookstore and resource centre

NATIONAL CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS OF CANADA

• Canadian Heritage - Strengthening and celebrating Canadian culture and identity
• Culture Canada - Your window to the best Web sites about Canadian culture, heritage, sports and recreation
• Department of Indian and Northern Affairs - Learn about the history, culture and languages of Canada's Aboriginal Peoples
• The Canadian Museum of Civilization - The National Museum of Human History which promotes understanding between the various cultural groups that form Canadian society
• The National Gallery of Canada - Celebrating Canadian and international art
• The National Film Board of Canada - Canadian filmmakers and animators shine in the international spotlight
• The Canada Council for the Arts - Developing the arts in Canada through grants, services and awards

CANADIAN PERFORMERS AT HOME AND ABROAD

• Canadian Cultural Activities Abroad - Canadian arts and entertainment news and events
• Arts and Cultural Industries - Information on programs for arts promotion and business development maintained by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
• Government Information on Museums and Galleries - Government listing of Museum programs and Services.
• Festival Seeker - Canada's guide to festivals and events
• Guide for Canadian Performing Artists Entering the United States

CANADA ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES

Canada is home to over one million Aboriginal peoples from diverse cultures and different linguistic groups. It is estimated that at least 53 languages are spoken by the Aboriginal population of Canada - not including different dialects.

The term "Aboriginal" includes First Nations ( "Native Indians"), Métis (people with mixed First Nations and European ancestry) and Inuit (the Aboriginal people of Arctic Canada).

We invite you to explore the diverse historical, cultural, political and economic circumstances of Aboriginal groups, their regions and communities, through the links listed below.:

• Aboriginal Planet
• Aboriginal Canada Portal
• Aboriginal Tourism Team Canada
• Canada and the Circumpolar World
• Travelling to the United States with Eagle Items: Guidelines for Aboriginal People from Canada
• Indian and Northern Affairs Canada