Some members of Canada’s First Nations are proud to be involved in the Olympic Winter Games. Others say the Games don’t help Native Canadians advance in society. The indigenous ‘Disney show’ presented in Vancouver is at odds with years of neglect, according to critics.
Vancouver, the host city of the Winter Olympics, is bursting with Olympic energy and national pride. That is unusual for Canada. The country’s typical modest stance has made way for a hunger for medals. “Why don’t we have fun and try to be number one?”
Vancouver, host city of the Olympic Winter Games, is generally praised for its high quality of life. Rainy weather is often mentioned as the biggest drawback. The former logging post grew into a multicultural metropolis known for its nature, sense of community, and liberal social policies. A portrait of Vancouver.
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