The culmination to all of this reflection was the United Nations and its consequent Declaration on Human Rights. “This seminal document challenged the cultural assumptions of the past - particularly the assertion that one culture, race, or ethnicity was superior to another – and stated boldly that all human beings shared the same basic and fundamental rights.”1 This document and it’s partner the declaration which defined and outlawed genocide finally gave the Indigenous people of Canada, and indeed the world, the legal leg up that they so desperately needed. Indigenous people now had the protection of the law. Many groups attempted to parlay this protection into reclamation of lands and rights that had been taken from them by colonialist nations. New World nations such as Australia and Canada were pressuring colonial nations to give up their control over the colonies.
It may appear that Canada became more independent after World War I, because Canadians did gain national identity thus giving Britain less control of Canada. But as you further your knowledge about Canada’s independence, it is debatable if Canada actually became more independent or not. It is Canada’s goal to not be acknowledged as another British colony, but simply as “Canada”. Also, although Canada somewhat succeeded in being politically independent, the United States gained economic ties with Canada allowing the U.S. to take control of Canada’s economic situation. In addition, the States had socially influenced Canada greatly, in terms of culture.
Canada’s socio-demographic profile increasingly requires a justice system that is blind to such subjectivity. Personal morality opens the door to personal bias and allows us to stray from the core values of the rule of law, leading to inconsistent
He supported his argument with the example of the Eden (when Europeans arrived in North America). Krech asked “how can America be simultaneously paradise seemingly untouched by human hands and-as archaeologists and other scholars have often proposed-inhabited by people who, prior to the arrival of Europeans, exploited lands and animals in order to live, cut down forests for fuel and arable land, and perhaps oversalinated fields and helped animals to an early demise”. He also went on to explain that aboriginal people have been working on the land as a means of survival, but because it wasn’t industrialized, Europeans were quick to make assumptions of the Natives. Krech also noted that the manner in which aboriginals used the land and animals involved a system of spirituality and
It states that every citizen is able to express their own culture in this country; but that doesn’t necessarily make it multicultural. Canada’s multiculturalism could be questioned as an ideology, based on the unfair treatment of minority groups. Aboriginals, who originated in Canada, have a unique and fascinating history that is completely neglected today. There is an obvious uneven socio-economic division of success, giving the typical Caucasian, European Canadian the upper hand. Also, there is a significant relationship between multiculturalism and anti-racism.
Running Head: THE DENE PEOPLE OF NORTH AMERICA! 1 THE DENE PEOPLE! 2 Abstract The Dene are a First Nations culture with a unique set of values and principles often not shared by the popular culture of the countries in which they reside. They believe in harmony between all living things of this world as well as the spirit world. Like all aboriginal tribes of the Americas, their culture has been irreparably bruised by the coming of other peoples, yet at the core of their history are the indisputable teachings of how to live a life that is good.
Many people considered Canada to be a well off country. Canada portrays and claims itself to be a country that is ethnically diverse, middle-class, egalitarian and democratic. Canada is seen as a mosaic in the sense that it is made up many ethnic group and classes. However, John Porter argued against this and agrees that Canada is a mosaic however, it is a vertical mosaic. He presented Canada as not the egalitarian country it claims to be but instead it is a flawed democracy due to the class inequality and the power of the elites.
hat can you do to help fight for those whose rights are being abused locally, nationwide or even globally? Mahatma Gandhi says that when the law is unjust, it is only right to disobey. Many people around the world have their rights abused or don’t have any rights at all. If we don’t stand up for them, then we fail as human beings. Canada is a very great country because we practice equality and multiculturalism.
Citizens of Canada embrace the good life and strive to have the world recognize their efforts on the road to attaining happiness and stability. The Canadian dream is to establish and maintain a globally renowned positive identity. Through its rich variety of cultures, inventions that have helped make the world a better place, and peace-keeping efforts, Canadians have created a concrete label for their country. While welcoming all cultures, Canada adds to its original cultural ways, while still appreciating its land as well as natural resources. Canada possesses great pride in its multiculturalism, referring to the country as a cultural mosaic, where greater strength comes along with cultural diversity.
When someone thinks of Canada, they think of the Calgary stampede, the Quebec winter festival, the CN tower, or maybe even the flat plains of Saskatchewan. They say Canadians are generous, polite and say sorry a little too much, but this does not describe our identity. The fearless