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Explain how Canada's multiculturalism policy, enacted in 1971, impacts the rights and status of Indigenous peoples.
Explain how Canada's multiculturalism policy, enacted in 1971, impacts the rights and status of Indigenous peoples.
It confirms the rights of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) and the status of Canada's two official languages.
How does the concept of Canada being a cultural 'mosaic' affect the distinctiveness of Canadian culture itself?
How does the concept of Canada being a cultural 'mosaic' affect the distinctiveness of Canadian culture itself?
Canadian culture is not necessarily distinct from the many cultures represented in society, as people retain their unique cultures and identities.
Define what 'patriotism' means in the context of Canadian identity.
Define what 'patriotism' means in the context of Canadian identity.
Patriotism is a feeling an individual associates with the importance of their country.
List three elements that comprise Canadian Identity.
List three elements that comprise Canadian Identity.
Explain how a Canadian Icon can be a person, a place, or a group.
Explain how a Canadian Icon can be a person, a place, or a group.
Identify a key symbol of Canada, and explain what it represents.
Identify a key symbol of Canada, and explain what it represents.
Describe one way in which Canada's official policy of multiculturalism affects equality.
Describe one way in which Canada's official policy of multiculturalism affects equality.
Even with Canada's law of multiculturalism, what are some widespread societal issues?
Even with Canada's law of multiculturalism, what are some widespread societal issues?
In addition to the people, what else comprises Canadian identity?
In addition to the people, what else comprises Canadian identity?
What is 'Multiculturalism'?
What is 'Multiculturalism'?
How is the Canadian concept of 'mosaic' different from the concept of 'melting pot'?
How is the Canadian concept of 'mosaic' different from the concept of 'melting pot'?
What visible symbol on the Canadian flag represents an identifying characteristic of Canada?
What visible symbol on the Canadian flag represents an identifying characteristic of Canada?
What is one way to describe Canada's society, with regards to the many different ethnicities, languages, cultures, and religions?
What is one way to describe Canada's society, with regards to the many different ethnicities, languages, cultures, and religions?
Give an example of a place, person, or group which represents the best attributes of Canada.
Give an example of a place, person, or group which represents the best attributes of Canada.
Briefly explain Canada's policy on multiculturalism.
Briefly explain Canada's policy on multiculturalism.
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Canadian Identity
Canadian Identity
Includes what Canadians think and believe about themselves and their country, Canada.
Icons (Canadian)
Icons (Canadian)
A person, place, or group that represents the best attributes of Canada.
Symbols (Canadian)
Symbols (Canadian)
A shape or pattern representing an identifying characteristic of Canada, e.g., the maple leaf.
Patriotism
Patriotism
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Diversity (Canadian)
Diversity (Canadian)
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Multiculturalism
Multiculturalism
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Mosaic
Mosaic
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Discrimination
Discrimination
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Study Notes
- Canadian identity includes what Canadians think and believe about themselves and about Canada.
- Canadian identity includes people, interactions with the Canadian environment, faith, symbols, experiences, economy, languages, visions and the dreams that keep everyone together.
Key Terms
- Icons are persons, places, and groups, which represent the best attributes of Canada.
- Symbols are shapes or patterns representing an identifying characteristic of Canada.
- Patriotism is a feeling an individual associates with the importance of their country.
Diversity
- Canada is a very diverse society, which includes a number of different:
- Ethnicities (racial group with shared nationality and culture)
- Languages
- Cultures
- Religions
- Range of beliefs, values and practices
Multiculturalism
- Multiculturalism was enacted in 1971.
- Multiculturalism is a law that provides equality to all Canadians.
- Multiculturalism affirms the value and dignity of all Canadians regardless of racial or ethnic origins, language, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation.
- Multiculturalism confirms the rights of Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) peoples and the status of Canada’s two official languages.
Mosaic
- People retain their unique cultures and identities.
- Acceptance of diversity is part of the mosaic.
- Canadian culture is not necessarily distinct from the many cultures represented in society.
Discrimination
- Although an official law of multiculturalism exists, forms of inequality and discrimination are still widespread in society.
- Stereotypes, violence, and hatred are types of discrimination.
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