| | | It’s expected that 50 to 90 per cent of the world’s 7,000 languages will be lost by the end of the century, with research suggesting a loss of languages is linked to a loss of biodiversity. Plant medicine educator Joe Pitawanakwat has made teaching about medicine plants — and preserving their Anishinaabemowin names — his life work. He talks to Duncan McCue, who explores what Pitawanakwat’s work could mean for the planet.
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Elamin also breaks down some of the biggest differences between what the major parties are putting on the table as they continue to court voters, and Rosie maps out what she’ll be watching for, come Monday evening (which could, potentially, be a very late night). | | | | | | | PLAYLIST | | A playlist for the musically curious. Where you'll discover grooves and rhythms from every corner of Canada and the world.
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