15. To what extent should one of the following being considered “Great” for their contributions to Canada during the 20th century: Trudeau, King, Borden, Fox, Pearson, etc. 16. To what extent was Canadian foreign policy different after WWII? 17.
There past has been a battle between European and Indigenous culture. They are seen as “half-breed” and shameful to both sides. Metis people in modern day Canada are developing as strong and proud people of their culture and heritage. For non-aboriginal people it is hard to understand how to address aboriginals in Canada since there are many variations. In post-colonization periods, “redskins” and the “french-sauvages” have been used as derogatory term when addressing them.
1988 was the year Canada recognized and gave freedoms to all Canadians with the Multiculturalism Act. Prior to 1988, Canada has always been considered a cultural diverse country. The history of this nation was established with the coming together of two nations and embarked the migration and settlement of Canada. With the Multiculturalism Act, Canadians from all ethnicities had the specified right to preserve their culture of origin all awhile sharing in new social experiences and matters of Canada. The Act allowed for the term “Canadian” to be personalized to ones own story, origin and experiences oppose to an enforced definition of “what is to be Canadian”.
Pierre Elliot Trudeau kept Canada united by avoiding the separation of Quebec. Trudeau gave a very powerful speech on May 14, 1980 in Quebec. A vote was to be made whether or not Quebec was to be separated from Canada. Trudeau pointed out in his speech that Quebec was the national government of French Canadians and the French Canadians and the French culture should be protected. Trudeau wanted French Canadians to feel more comfortable and to feel like they belonged to Canada by saying, “Canada will be a strong country when Canadians of all provinces feel at home in all parts of the country, and when they feel that all Canada belongs to them (Trudeau)”.
Aboriginal Self Government for Haida People Governments on the lands of other government seem as the one of the largest problems in Canada due to the many governments that aboriginals have on the Canadian lands. Self-governments as what it is called were kept by aboriginals even after the European settlers took over the land at the 15th century. The self-governments did not even disappear after the residential schools period that affected many of the aboriginals between the 18th and the late 20th century. According to Christie (2007) “Canadian governments and courts recognize that pre-contact Aboriginal societies possessed their own legal and political systems, and that to this day these nations have not surrendered the powers they fully exercised before colonial policies undercut their authority”. Aboriginals self-governments are not only for preparing couple of meetings and activities for its people, but they even have the own constitutions, courts, and presidents.
This agreement was designed in order to neutralize the possible threat of Soviet attack on North America. The United Nations was formed in April of 1945 and consisted of 50 countries that all shared the same ideals and basic goals. The four basic goals of the United Nations are: keeping world peace and preventing new wars; improving the standard of living for all nations; encouraging cooperation among nations; and defending human rights and helping to promote equality. Canada has played an important role in the General Assembly, as well as the Security Council ever since gaining its own seat in 1948. Canada also played a crucial role in the drafting of the UN Charter.
We take great pride in providing all our citizens with the means to carry on with daily life and are guaranteed with our Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Being a first generation Canadian, the topic of Canada’s own culture is very interesting to me. My family and I are part our Canada’s multicultural community. We are able to keep our cultural values alive in Canada and have a right to do so, which is what makes us Canadians. It is not good when Canada as a nation is considered a product of Americanization, and when people consider Canada to not have its own culture.
Personal Canadian Identity Profile My ethnic background is derived from a few different cultures and countries from my ancestors past. My ancestors come from England, Sweden and Finland. The most dominant influence from my past has been through my Finnish background. I can trace back many different cultures but my Finnish background is the most interesting. My mom’s maiden name was Wiley and her mother’s maiden name was Martin.
The Railway had an enormous impact on Canada prior to 1914. The Railway connected the former colonies within the nation of Canada. Not only were the colonies geographically distant from each other, but their peoples spoke different languages, had different religions and were culturally diverse. The railway connected these juxtaposing peoples politically and economically. The railway made the Dominion of Canada successful.
In 1963 Pearson was elected prime minister of Canada. Even though he did not have majority, he still introduced many programs that we are great full for to this day. Pearson made it possible for Canadians to receive free universal health care. He also created the CPP or Canadian Pension Plan. The Canadian flag that we see in schools and flag poles was also his idea.