Lectures tagged "Canada"

Steve Almond 101
Steve Almond
February 16, 2010
01:16:00
Author Steve Almond reads from his new book, This Won't Take but a Minute, Honey, and discusses his unique take on the art and craft of creative writing. This lecture is particularly geared towards creative writing students and beginning writers.
Last Tracks: Perils of the Underground Railroad
Jacqueline Tobin
February 20, 2007
00:53:03
Jacqueline Tobin offers a fresh perspective on the Underground Railroad as she traces the perilous journeys of fugitive ex-slaves from the United States to free black settlements in Canada.
US-Canada Relations
Michael Wilson
February 6, 2007
00:43:16
Canadian representative to the United States Michael Wilson makes his first trip to the southeastern United States since becoming Ambassador, and discusses current relations between the two neighboring countries.
Importance of Public Diplomacy in a Post 9/11 World
Paul Cellucci
March 23, 2006
00:58:29
Former Massachusetts Governor Paul Cellucci offers his thoughts on how public diplomacy can help to ensure the safety, prosperity, and moral vision of our nation. America is faced with a new set of opportunities, threats, and moral responsibility on the world stage.
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Alistair MacLeod: Assorted Readings
Alistair MacLeod
January 26, 2006
00:32:57
Alistair MacLeod discusses his writing, which focuses on cultural, historical, and immigration themes, and emphasizes the importance of the past on the present.
Secret Hunt for North American Diamonds
Kevin Krajick
November 7, 2003
00:55:05
Award-winning journalist Kevin Krajick tells the amazing story of modern day prospectors in Canada's frozen North who did the impossible: found diamonds in North America.