The many strong morals and diversities which runs deep within the Canadian population allows Canada to withhold a unique type of culture. Unlike many countries, Canada does not have one specific culture, rather a collection of multiple ones; from the moment Canada became a colony of the United Kingdom, Canada had countless diffèrent types people coming together to create the great country the world knows today. From having a spectacular landscape, diverse population, and the acceptance and morality is what makes Canada one of the most unique and beautiful countries in the world.
I chose to create the Canadian flag because, to me, it is one of the most well known Canadian objects in the world. I’ve traveled to many far off lands, and no matter the language or the type of people I am surrounded by; to them, Canadians are known to be one of the nicest groups of individuals in the world. On multiple occasions I had been seeked out purely for the fact that I was wearing a Canadian flag on my backpack or bunnyhug. When I was finally found, people from all over the world would treat me with the utmost respect and caring because they knew that Canada is one of the good guys when it comes to nations now-a-days. Being such a simple flag, two red stripes with a red maple leaf sandwiched in between the
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The Indigenous population of Canada is one of the most forgotten about groups Canada has. Yes, we are beginning to recognise and apologise for the mistakes our great nation has made in the past, but we often forget that the Europeans were not the first living beings on Canadian soil. We had treated them so poorly throughout history; with assimilation, poor living arrangements, and the broken promises made, we as a nation owe them so much yet never seem to give them what they deserve: their rights and freedoms as the rightful first owners of Canada. This was the least I could do for
Glen Coulthard’s “Resentment and Indigenous Politics” discusses the politics of recognition that are currently utilized within Canada’s current framework of rectifying its colonial relationship with Indigenous peoples. Coulthard continues a discussion on reconciliation between Indigenous peoples and the state that recognizes the three main methods of reconciliation: the diversity of individual and collective practices to re-establish a positive self relation, the act of restoring damaged social and political relationships and the process in which things are brought to agreement and made consistent.
A flag symbolizes one’s country; The Canadian flag separates us as a country, but still unites us as a diverse nation. It is the way we lift up and cheer on our favourite sport team, to wearing the flag on our backpacks worldwide (Levine, 2014). Ever since it has been signed off, there hasn’t been a debate in over 50 years to evaluate change or reform the configuration of the Canadian flag.
Generations of native people in Canada have faced suffering and cultural loss as a result of European colonization of their land. Government legislation has impacted the lives of five generations of First Nations people and as a result the fifth generation (from 1980 to present) is working to recover from their crippled cultural identity (Deiter-McArthur 379-380). This current generation is living with the fallout of previous government policies and societal prejudices that linger from four generations previous. Unrepentant, Canada’s ‘Genocide’, and Saskatchewan’s Indian People – Five Generations highlight issues that negatively influence First Nations people. The fifth generation of native people struggle against tremendous adversity in regard to assimilation, integration, separation, and recovering their cultural identity with inadequate assistance from our great nation.
Living in Canada, there is a long past with the Indigenous people. The relationship between the white and First Nations community is one that is damaged because of our shameful actions in the 1800’s. Unnecessary measures were taken when the Canadian government planned to assimilate the Aboriginal people. Through the Indian Act and Residential schools the government attempted to take away their culture and “kill the Indian in the child.” The Indian Act allowed the government to take control over the people, the residential schools took away their culture and tore apart their families, and now we are left with not only a broken relationship between the First Nations people but they are trying to put back together their lives while still living with a harsh reality of their past.
One of the most contentious issues in Canada’s history is that of the Metis. Some people feel this unique group of people does not deserve any sort of recognition, whereas others believe their unique history and culture is something to be recognized and cherished. The history of the Metis people is filled with struggle; not only struggles against other powers, but also a struggle for self-identification. Despite strong opposition, the Metis people of Canada have matured as a political force and have taken great strides towards being recognized as a unique people.
Our government’s predecessors have attempted to eradicate Canada’s first people, which is not only an insult to the indigenous people of the past, but to the present. This country did not start off as a joint endeavor of the two general groups of people that inhabited it during its birth, but decimation and forced assimilation of great traditions and people. The assimilation of a great culture, the destruction of oral histories, and the forced loss of language destroyed the chance trust. Only by teaching disgust towards that type of attitude and action, by not excusing it or attempting to justify, will begin a new age of
The question that is often brought to our nations attention is whether or not incremental equality for First Nations children is compatible with reconciliation. When considering my personal opinion, the two are in fact compatible with one another. However, Canada is still working towards reconciliation but still has not completely reached it. The working towards reconciliation within First Nations children is seen throughout many aspects in Canada. Firstly, incremental equality is trying to be reached through education. Next, incremental equality is working towards being met throughout health systems as well as behaviors. Lastly, incremental equality for First Nations children is moving towards reconciliation throughout the physical environments
Fleras, Augie. “Aboriginal Peoples in Canada: Repairing the Relationship.” Chapter 7 of Unequal Relations: An Introduction to Race, Ethnic and Aboriginal Dynamics in Canada. 6th ed. Toronto: Pearson, 2010. 162-210. Print.
In the last 50 years the red and white flag has become a source of national pride for Canada. The flag debates should be considered an overall success despite the numerous challenges that PM Pearson faced in his efforts to change the flag. The public response to the debates was mostly in favour of the leader of the opposition party, Diefenbaker. Despite the success of the flag debates for Pearson, Diefenbaker was able to form stronger arguments which arguably lead to the creation of the current flag. Finally, the flag that was chose was the best option and lead to further Canadian autonomy from Britain and unity as a country. The flag debates were a defining event for Canadian independence and the current flag will continue to be flown proudly
Canada likes to paint an image of peace, justice and equality for all, when, in reality, the treatment of Aboriginal peoples in our country has been anything but. Laden with incomprehensible assimilation and destruction, the history of Canada is a shameful story of dismantlement of Indian rights, of blatant lies and mistrust, and of complete lack of interest in the well-being of First Nations peoples. Though some breakthroughs were made over the years, the overall arching story fits into Cardinal’s description exactly. “Clearly something must be done,” states Murray Sinclair (p. 184, 1994). And that ‘something’ he refers to is drastic change. It is evident, therefore, that Harold Cardinal’s statement is an accurate summarization of the Indigenous/non-Indigenous relationship in
Do you know that despite Canada being called multicultural and accepting, Canada’s history reveals many secrets that contradicts this statement? Such an example are Canadian aboriginals, who have faced many struggles by Canadian society; losing their rights, freedoms and almost, their culture. However, Native people still made many contributions to Canadian society. Despite the efforts being made to recognize aboriginals in the present day; the attitudes of European Canadians, acts of discrimination from the government, and the effects caused by the past still seen today have proven that Canadians should not be proud of Canada’s history with respect to human rights since 1914. First, is because of the attitudes of European Canadians towards aboriginals, which were mostly cruel and inhumane.
Canada has become a superior nation thru, perseverance, courage and even care as they persevered thru many dark battles, and made sure they all came thru together as a unit other than individuals. Their courage made there fighting 100% stronger as they wouldn’t back down to any task and they weren’t afraid to lose their life to help a fellow friend and country out. Care played a major aspect in each Canadian heart. There cared about Britain so they weren’t to go help them when they declared war, they helped other troops with their emotional problems and lastly they even cared a little about there enemies as they are the same person, however the only thing separating them is there culture. Canadians contributed in many ways to help our country's great efforts in the First World War.
Imagine being taken from your family at the age of six. Being referred to as a number rather than a name. Receiving brutal and cruel punishments for speaking the only language you were taught. How would it impact your life? Unfortunately, this is the reality for millions of Canada's Indigenous population. The nation of Canada is known to the world for being a country of peace, love and equality. Individuals originating from different nationalities immigrate to Canada, in hopes to improve their standard of living and escape the horrors of their country. Moreover, Canadians have not always been as supportive and welcoming of new ethnicities populating Canadian territory as they portray themselves to be today. Indian Horse is known to be an insightful
Thesis: Given the struggles aboriginals have had to face in Canada, the Canadian government should take action to
Only recently did the government issue a formal apology in the form of a speech that was nationally broadcast and one that was well respected in terms of sincerity and acknowledgement of the true horrors that the native people were forced to endure. The economic structure was similar to that of political where it had benefits for the colonizers, and flaws for the native groups. Canada was built on the beavers back, the European settlers used beaver skins to trade with other nations and grew the roots for the economic structure without consideration the original methods of trading that the native groups used. The extremely negative effects of post-colonialism that were forced upon the native groups were deadly to the native culture and identity has been very much been eradicated to make way for European customs and culture and is only very recently being accepted and openly practiced without criticism again. Helping to finally grow and accept the native culture and helping modern day Canadians to learn about their ancestors and the original residents of the land they live on.