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Chapter 14: Canadian Identity
How have symbols and myths been used to promote nat. identity?
Read some of the examples on p.322 about the importance Of them in society.
Can you list other symbols that promote Canadian identity?
Slide2According to the M. Renan, a nation is unified by two things: shared memories of the past and its people consent in the present- the desire to live together and affirm their heritage.
Other people think that myths are based on lies that promote the dominance of one group over another.
Slide3Institutions and the promotion of nat. identity.
The Monarchist LeagueThe Glenbow Museum
The Dominion Institute p. 326The Council of Canadians AFN and MNA
Slide4Pollsters and Think Tanks
Ipsos Reid ,COMPAS and the Strategic Council all try to provide a snap shots of Canadian’s view on particular issues. Read about the mock exam conducted by
Ipsos Reid. The Fraser Institute- a right wing think tankThe National Anti Poverty Org.Hudson Bay Company
Slide5How can Gov. Promote National identity?
CBSNFBCRTC are all institutions that promote nat. consciousness and identity. P. 322
Why does the
gov. help with funding museums and galleries?
Is education fed. Or provincial responsibility?
Schooling on the reserves.
Katimvik
program for youngster age 17-21.
Canada World Youth p.
333
Slide6Programs promoting peace, order and good government
France: Liberte, Egalite
, Fraternite US: self-evident truths: - people’s right to equality, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Canada: to secure peace, order and good government.
Slide7The Mounties as the national pride of Canada
Why do you think the RCMP’s
Uniform has changed little since
Its foundation in 1873? List at least Three reasons.
Canada Customs and Revenue, Citizenship, and Immigration
Canada Border Services Agency
Figure 14-13
Look on p. 335 for examples of Canadian symbols on stamps
Coins and bills.
Slide8The National Committee helps organize Canada Day.
Promoting national unity: Jowi Taylor and his six string guitar. You and your backpack
Are you proud to wear it or are you just as hesitant as me?
Slide9Musician and Artists
How many of these artists can you
Identify?
Slide10Athletes
Slide11The Greatest Canadians
Check out p. 338 for the list of the greatest
Canucks of all time. Do you agree? Do you thinkDon Cherry should be on it?
Don Cherry