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INJUSTICE
An unjust or unfair treatment and violation of someone’s rights; Batman fights this.
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ACCOMMODATION
Process where people from different cultures come into contact and create space for one another, allowing for peaceful coexistence.
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ETHNOCENTRISM
A way of thinking that centres on one’s own race and culture, believing theirs is the only valid one.
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CONSUMERISM
The concept that an ever-expanding consumption of goods is advantageous to the economy.
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LAND CLAIMS
Term used for territory where the control is disputed between FNMI groups and the government.
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SILK ROAD
A network of trade and cultural routes that stretched across Asia that linked traders, merchants, and anyone else.
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AMELIORATION
To make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory; improve conditions for a group of people. The process to ameliorate.
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ROYAL COMMISSION ON ABORIGINAL PEOPLES
1991, was to address the many issues faced by FNMI groups and their relationship with the Government.
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BERLIN CONFERENCE
1848, regulation of European colonies and trade in Africa; connected with Belgium and German control.
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PLURALISM
A term used when smaller groups within a larger society maintain their unique cultural identities, and are accepted by the wider culture; think more than one.
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BARTERING
When you make an exchange of goods without using money; typically a compromise. Think "BART" Simpson.
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SEVEN YEARS' WAR
Main historical conflict in Canada that influenced colonial control and the dominance of English culture for centuries.
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MOSAIC
The mix of ethnic groups, languages and cultures that coexist within society; opposite of a melting pot.
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CONQUISTADORS
Refer to Spanish/Portuguese conquerors and explorers of the Americas and Asia.
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SUBSEQUENT
When something comes or happens after something else.
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