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From Tamil to Cree to Mandarin, these stand-up comedians are using their mother tongue to land punchlines

July 1, 2026

Across Canada, a growing number of comedians are turning to their mother tongues on stage — not just as a stylistic choice, but as a way to tell more honest stories, reclaim histories shaped by migration and colonialism, and introduce audiences to perspectives not often heard.



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