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CBC
12-06-2025
- CBC
WATCH — Here's how some Inuit teens are keeping their cultural traditions alive
Students in Northwest Territories explain how to use these traditional tools Have you ever been to Canada's North? Like North of North? CBC Kids News visited Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories, at the beginning of April to learn more about how the youth there are keeping their traditions alive. Ulukhaktok is an Inuvialuit settlement on Victoria Island. It has a population of around 400 people, according to the 2021 Canadian census. A group from CBC Kids News partnered with the students and staff at Helen Kalvak School to help document a journey they took across Canada to Ottawa, Ontario. Our team met up with them in Ottawa, and followed them back to their community north of the Arctic Circle. What is an ulu? They showed us how to use an ulu, which is a tool used by Inuit across the northern hemisphere. It is a sharp tool that comes in a variety of sizes and is used for everything from cutting meat to snipping sewing threads. One of the community elders, Adam Kudlak, said that the tool was traditionally made by Inuit men and used by Inuit women. He also told us that the name of the community — Ulukhaktok — loosely translates to the 'place where one finds material to make ulus.' Click play to watch 17-year-olds Alyssia Irish-Memogana and Krissy Kitekudlak explain how this traditional Inuit tool is still used today.⬇️⬇️⬇️ Ice fishing, the traditional way The staff and students from Helen Kalvak School also invited us to join them for an ice-fishing field trip. Everyone on the trip travelled on snowmobiles, with some people packed into the back of wooden sleds. Teachers and students stand on a frozen lake during an ice-fishing field trip. The ice that day was between 1.5 and 1.8 metres thick, so there were no worries about falling through, even with heavy snowmobiles. (Image credit: Lisa Fender/CBC) The temperature that day, April 2, was around -25 C. The holes that were drilled in the ice were around 1.5 to 1.8 metres deep. Everyone used what the locals call an aulatit, which is a short stick connected to a line and hook. The field trip lasted a few hours and we only caught one fish: a lake trout! Click play to watch 17-year-old Keir-Anne Joss demonstrate how to jig to attract fish. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ How to make a fire starter We also learned how a traditional Inuit fire starter works. Earlier this year, Grade 7 students Bella Irish and Jimmy Memogana took home a prize for a fire starter they made. They won first place for the Passion Award at the Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council's Wisdom Fest. Wisdom Fest brings together eight schools in the Beaufort Delta region to honour science, trapping and other traditional and modern-day skills. This fire starter was made out of a softwood block with four holes in it and a bow-like tool that comes from a muskox rib bone. Click play to watch Bella demonstrate how to use a fire starter. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Have more questions? Want to tell us how we're doing? Use the 'send us feedback' link below. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
CBC
27-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
How do you manage your money to get the most out of it?
You tell us Every month, we take a deep dive into a topic that's been making headlines in a series called KN Explains. We then ask you to Have Your Say by sharing your own experiences and opinions. Fill out the form to submit your answer to this month's question. Then check again next week to see if your thoughts are featured! Is your trip to the convenience store feeling a bit more expensive lately? Wait, chocolate bars cost how much now?! No, you're not just imagining it. Things are getting more expensive. Inflation is the general and ongoing increase in the price of goods and services. We use something called the inflation rate to measure how much those prices change over time. While it's normal for prices to go up, in the last few years since the COVID-19 pandemic, the jump has been much bigger than Canadians are used to. When things cost more money, you might feel more pressure to make every dollar count. So, how do you manage your money to get the most out of it? Are you a spender? A saver? How do you balance the two? Share your thoughts with CBC Kids News. Want to know more before you answer? Click play to learn more about the three main causes of inflation using a chocolate bar. You can read the answers to the last Have Your Say question here: What is something that you learned about MMIWG2S+ on Red Dress Day? Have more questions? Want to tell us how we're doing? Use the 'send us feedback' link below. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
CBC
27-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
Hide Search Search CBC Kids News SEARCH CBC Kids News Hot Topics Topics Settings MODE Hot Topics Light mode Polls Sports Celebrities Canada-U.S. news Kids React Social Media Animals Space KID POVS Gaming KN Explains Extreme Nature Search Light mode WATCH — What is inflation? Here's why things get more expensive Published 2025-05-27 06:00 Video by Maya Endale CBC Kids News Contributor Angelica Cooper Associate Producer Three main factors affect how much prices rise Every month, CBC Kids News takes a deep dive into a topic that's been making headlines. Click the video above or below for this month's KN Explains. Ever hear your grandpa brag about how cheap candy used to be when he was a kid? That's because prices increase over time. We measure that increase through something called the inflation rate, which tells us how much the cost of goods and services goes up. On May 20, Canadians got their monthly update on the inflation rate. The Bank of Canada announced that April's rate was 1.7 per cent. That means in April 2025, things cost 1.7 per cent more, on average, than they did in April 2024. This is within economists' target range for healthy inflation. But overall, inflation has gone up a lot in the past 10 years — especially with the COVID-19 pandemic shutting businesses and leading consumers to make fewer purchases. In June 2022, inflation in Canada rose to a high of 8.1 per cent, the highest it's been in more than 30 years. When prices rise that much in a short period of time, it gets harder for a lot of people to keep up. Kids have told us that these days, it can be tough to afford essentials. There are three main factors that usually contribute to inflation. Watch the video to learn more about them. There's a sweet spot for inflation, say experts Chocolate isn't the only sweet thing we're talking about. Experts told us there's kind of a sweet spot when it comes to the inflation rate. You don't want it to be too low or too high. Ideally, we'll see a subtle and sustained increase every year. Right now, that sweet spot is between one and three per cent each year. Experts told us it's also important for Canadians' wages — how much we earn — to keep up with inflation. There's a lot to unwrap here, chocolate and inflation-wise. So let's get snacking and learning! Press play to see Maya use the cost of a chocolate bar to explain inflation.⬇️⬇️⬇️ Have Your Say This month's question is all about how you manage your money, spending or saving. Share your experiences and opinions in the form below. Loading… You can read the answer to last month's question here: What is something that you learned about MMIWG2S+ on Red Dress Day? Have more questions? Want to tell us how we're doing? Use the 'send us feedback' link below. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ TOP IMAGE CREDIT: Bank of Canada, with graphic design by Philip Street. VIDEO CREDITS: Host, Maya Endale; Senior Producer, Lisa Fender; Creative Producer, Marielle Torrefranca; Video Producer: Jamie McMahon; Associate Producer, Angelica Cooper; Editor, Emily Queripel; Graphic Designer: Philip Street; Copy Editor: Janet Davison. Send us feedback Report a typo or inaccuracy Print Story Share to Google Classroom About the Contributor Maya Endale CBC Kids News Contributor Maya Endale is a Grade 11 student from Edmonton, Alberta. She is an avid reader who's passionate about learning new skills and gaining knowledge. Was this story worth reading? More Stories You Might Like 2025-05-15 16:58 Millions of dimes spill onto Texas highway after truck rolls over 2025-05-15 16:58 Millions of dimes spill onto Texas highway after truck rolls over 2025-05-15 16:58 Millions of dimes spill onto Texas highway after truck rolls over 2025-04-22 16:02 I'm a teenager, and this election, I care about how expensive life is for youth 2025-04-22 16:02 I'm a teenager, and this election, I care about how expensive life is for youth 2025-04-22 16:02 I'm a teenager, and this election, I care about how expensive life is for youth 2025-02-14 15:55 WATCH — The mysterious history of Valentine's Day 2025-02-14 15:55 WATCH — The mysterious history of Valentine's Day 2025-02-14 15:55 WATCH — The mysterious history of Valentine's Day CBC Kids News Real kids, real news Privacy Terms of Use Copyright Policy Other Policies Contact Us Accessibility About Us About Cookies Feedback Form © 2025 CBC Kids News BACK TO TOP close this modal You are now leaving the CBC Kids News Website. Cancel Submit Cancel Submit close this modal
WATCH — What is inflation? Here's why things get more expensive Published 2025-05-27 06:00 Video by Maya Endale CBC Kids News Contributor Angelica Cooper Associate Producer Three main factors affect how much prices rise Every month, CBC Kids News takes a deep dive into a topic that's been making headlines. Click the video above or below for this month's KN Explains. Ever hear your grandpa brag about how cheap candy used to be when he was a kid? That's because prices increase over time. We measure that increase through something called the inflation rate, which tells us how much the cost of goods and services goes up. On May 20, Canadians got their monthly update on the inflation rate. The Bank of Canada announced that April's rate was 1.7 per cent. That means in April 2025, things cost 1.7 per cent more, on average, than they did in April 2024. This is within economists' target range for healthy inflation. But overall, inflation has gone up a lot in the past 10 years — especially with the COVID-19 pandemic shutting businesses and leading consumers to make fewer purchases. In June 2022, inflation in Canada rose to a high of 8.1 per cent, the highest it's been in more than 30 years. When prices rise that much in a short period of time, it gets harder for a lot of people to keep up. Kids have told us that these days, it can be tough to afford essentials. There are three main factors that usually contribute to inflation. Watch the video to learn more about them. There's a sweet spot for inflation, say experts Chocolate isn't the only sweet thing we're talking about. Experts told us there's kind of a sweet spot when it comes to the inflation rate. You don't want it to be too low or too high. Ideally, we'll see a subtle and sustained increase every year. Right now, that sweet spot is between one and three per cent each year. Experts told us it's also important for Canadians' wages — how much we earn — to keep up with inflation. There's a lot to unwrap here, chocolate and inflation-wise. So let's get snacking and learning! Press play to see Maya use the cost of a chocolate bar to explain inflation.⬇️⬇️⬇️ Have Your Say This month's question is all about how you manage your money, spending or saving. Share your experiences and opinions in the form below. You can read the answer to last month's question here: What is something that you learned about MMIWG2S+ on Red Dress Day? Have more questions? Want to tell us how we're doing? Use the 'send us feedback' link below. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ TOP IMAGE CREDIT: Bank of Canada, with graphic design by Philip Street. VIDEO CREDITS: Host, Maya Endale; Senior Producer, Lisa Fender; Creative Producer, Marielle Torrefranca; Video Producer: Jamie McMahon; Associate Producer, Angelica Cooper; Editor, Emily Queripel; Graphic Designer: Philip Street; Copy Editor: Janet Davison. Send us feedback Report a typo or inaccuracy Print Story Share to Google Classroom About the Contributor Maya Endale CBC Kids News Contributor Maya Endale is a Grade 11 student from Edmonton, Alberta. She is an avid reader who's passionate about learning new skills and gaining knowledge. Was this story worth reading? More Stories You Might Like 2025-05-15 16:58 Millions of dimes spill onto Texas highway after truck rolls over 2025-05-15 16:58 Millions of dimes spill onto Texas highway after truck rolls over 2025-05-15 16:58 Millions of dimes spill onto Texas highway after truck rolls over 2025-04-22 16:02 I'm a teenager, and this election, I care about how expensive life is for youth 2025-04-22 16:02 I'm a teenager, and this election, I care about how expensive life is for youth 2025-04-22 16:02 I'm a teenager, and this election, I care about how expensive life is for youth 2025-02-14 15:55 WATCH — The mysterious history of Valentine's Day 2025-02-14 15:55 WATCH — The mysterious history of Valentine's Day 2025-02-14 15:55 WATCH — The mysterious history of Valentine's Day Real kids, real news Privacy Terms of Use Copyright Policy Other Policies Contact Us Accessibility About Us About Cookies Feedback Form © 2025 CBC Kids News BACK TO TOP close this modal You are now leaving the CBC Kids News Website. Cancel Submit
CBC
21-05-2025
- General
- CBC
What do homeschooled kids really think about homeschooling?
What are the pros and cons of homeschooling? CBC Kids News talked to kids from Changemakers Homeschool Co-op to find out.
CBC
20-05-2025
- General
- CBC
At what age should kids get their first phone?
What's a good age for kids or tweens to get their first cell phone? CBC Kids News talked to people at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre in Toronto, Ontario, to hear what they think and why.
