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Two young Basque women are sharing our traditions at the Fortress...

This article was translated by John R. Bopp Canadian public broadcaster CBC has brought us a fabulous report about two young Basque students working there...

“Beer for the Horses”, or how to discover the amazing story...

El puerto de Liverpool a principios del siglo XX
This article was translated by John R. Bopp The story of Vicente "Vincent" Doroteo Elordieta is worthy of a book, which is why it got one, called...

Tonight, a “Basque” girl could be Miss Canada World 2017!

Just over a year ago, we told you about the passing of Elsie Basque, a woman who belonged to the Mi’kmaq nation, one of...

Placentia, Canada and Plentzia, Basque Country, are now sister cities

El acto de la firma del acta de hermanamiento entre Plentzia y Placentia
This article was translated by John R. Bopp We’ve spoken on many occasions about the profound mark the Basques have left on the Atlantic coast of...

The Canadian electric car that goes from 0-62mph in 2.5 seconds...

Azkarra S (Girfalco)
  This article was translated by John R. Bopp Well, our in-house English translator, John R. Bopp, as in me, a Nevadan who fell in love with...

Canada: A Mi’kmaq woman, whose last name was “Basque”, and who...

Elsie Basque receiving an honorary doctorate from Acadia University. (Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre)
This article was translated by John R. Bopp In the Canadian daily The Globe and Mail, Allison Lawlor has written a beautiful obituary for Elsie Basque,...

Basque whaling boats, from the depths of history to an homage...

Given its design and handling, they've been called the "race cars" of the 16th century, and have been such an essential part to the...

More information about the “Basque ax” that’s changed the history of...

This article was translated by John R. Bopp About a month ago, we brought you the story of an incredible discovery: a Basque ax that had...