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What does Alwyn Morris hold up while receiving his medal at the 1984 Olympic Games?
What does Alwyn Morris hold up while receiving his medal at the 1984 Olympic Games?
an eagle feather
What aspect of his identity did Alwyn Morris want to share during the Olympic ceremony?
What aspect of his identity did Alwyn Morris want to share during the Olympic ceremony?
being a Mohawk person
What does the chapter issue discuss about nation and nationalism?
What does the chapter issue discuss about nation and nationalism?
To what extent do understandings of nation and nationalism vary?
What are the inquiry questions used to guide the exploration in the chapter?
What are the inquiry questions used to guide the exploration in the chapter?
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What main issue does Part 1 of the chapter address?
What main issue does Part 1 of the chapter address?
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In what context are students encouraged to share their symbols and gestures?
In what context are students encouraged to share their symbols and gestures?
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Study Notes
Alwyn Morris and the Eagle Feather
- Alwyn Morris, a Mohawk from Kahnawake, displayed an eagle feather during the 1984 Olympic Games award ceremony.
- Morris explained his action as a way to share his win with his Mohawk heritage and honor his grandfather.
- The feather symbolized Morris's identity as a Mohawk and an Aboriginal person.
- This action also represented Canada as the nation he was representing in the Games.
Exploring Nation and Nationalism
- The chapter explores different understandings of "nation" and "nationalism" in Canada and globally.
- The text aims to understand what these concepts mean to individuals and their connections with others.
- The key inquiry questions guide the exploration:
- What is a nation?
- What is nationalism?
Key Focus for Part 1
- The chapter establishes a foundation for addressing the main issue for Part 1 (chapters 1–5):
- To what extent should nation be the foundation of identity?
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This quiz delves into the actions of Alwyn Morris during the 1984 Olympics and how it reflects his Mohawk identity and national pride. It also explores the broader concepts of nation and nationalism in Canada and worldwide, prompting critical questions about the intersection of identity and nationality.
