Canada’s name comes from a centuries-old misunderstanding. In the 1500s, French explorers heard local St. Lawrence Iroquoian people use the word “kanata,” meaning “village” or “settlement,” for a small community near today’s Quebec City. The French thought it referred to the whole land and began using “Canada” on maps for a much larger area. Over time, the name spread and became the name of the entire country. #Canada #NameOrigin #HistoryTok #HiddenStories #CountryNames #FunFact | Pyramid Secret

9.2K views · 159 reactions | "The name Jouvert originates from the French jour ouvert, meaning day break or morning, & signals the start of Carnival." It is a cultural celebration before the daytime West Indian American Day Carnival...A Look Back at 2017...Thank you @Pagwah The Band & @VICELAND for sharing this documentary on Jouvert in New York City...We are indeed a peaceful & rich culture...#weareWiadca #wiadca50th | West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) | Facebook