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Louis LaFontaine and Robert Brown demanded a responsible government, which was a government that answered to the people rather than to British-appointed governors. The idea of a responsible government marked the beginning towards Canada’s independence fr
How did Louis LaFontaine and Robert Brown contribute to a Canadian identity?
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How did Louis Riel’s actions contribute to Canadian National Identity and changed the Metis rights within society?
Louis Riel’s North West Rebellions strengthened the Metis’ determination to self-governance and his execution by the federal government made the modern Canadians to realize their past mistakes of treating the Metis and promoted their rights.
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How does mythology in Canada promote national identity?
Some myths of Canadians include: Canadians live in igloos, Canadians all say "eh", Canada has snow all year long, Canada does not have a film industry, Canadians have fewer gun than Americans, and the national sport of Canada is hockey. These myths affect
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How does Aboriginal self-determination and land claims lead in forming a national identity?
Aboriginal peoples believe that self-determination is an inherent right. However, the Nisga's of British Columbia and the Inuit of Nunavut and Nunavik have negotiated agreements that have given them a form of self-determination and self-government.
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How does global leadership contribute to Canada’s national identity?
Globalization has made migration to distant places much easier, and Canada is an acknowledged world leader in promoting multiculturalism and cultural pluralism. Canada is often described as a middle power, a country that is not a superpower but does have
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How did the Fathers of Confederation shape Canada’s identity?
John A. MacDonald and George Etiernne Cartier emerged in the 1860s and their goal was to achieve independence and preserve Canada’s language and culture that constitute the Canadian identity.
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How did French Canadian nationalism embrace a national identity?
The French Canadian nationalism aroused in the decades after Confederation because of government policies that encouraged immigration. Many Quebecois believed that most immigrants would integrate into anglophone society and the Francophones would be outnu
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How do institutions in Canada promote national identity?
The educational institutions, such as the Dominion Institute, use television, news and electronic media, and school programs to educate people about how Canada's history has shaped the country's identity. The cultural institutions, such as the National Ga
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How does bilingualism in Canada lead to forming a national identity?
Federal government programs are often used to promote national unity and a sense of Canadian identity. The Official Languages Act, which was passed by the government of Pierre Trudeau, its main goals were: affirm the equal status of English and French, gu
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How does internationalism promote Canada’s national identity?
The idea of North American Integration suggests that Canada might merge with the U.S. in the future because both countries are quite similar in the sense of democracy, language/English, and culture. On the world stage, Canada is often described as a middl
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How did the treaties of First Nations and Indian Act contribute to Canadian Identity?
The Indian Act was presented as a way to preserve the well-being of First Nations, but it was also designed to assimilate them. However, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in 1973 that Aboriginal rights and title to land exist even if the government refuse
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How did Pierre Trudeau contribute to Canadian Identity?
Pierre Trudeau believed in “two languages and a multicultural society”. In 1969, his government passed the Official Languages Act, which protected the language rights of all Francophones in Canada, and it affirmed the French culture as an important piece
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How do government programs in Canada promote national identity?
-CBC: Also known as Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, it promotes Canadians identity by broadcasting programs that all Canadians can listen to, see and share.
-Canada World Youth: The federal government also funds a program called Canada World Youth. Thi
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How does pluralism contribute to Canada’s national identity?
Canada is famous for its pluralistic society. Many Canadians take pride in the country’s multicultural and pluralistic nature and these characteristics distinguish Canada from other countries. This welcoming diversity is an essential part of Canada’s nati
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How did Métis and Inuit self-governance contribute to Canadian Identity?
The European’s past treatments of the Metis and Inuit people have contributed to the Canadian identity. Although the federal government was pressured to establish the Manitoba Act, which provided 566,500 hectares of land for the Metis, the Metis felt chea
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How did National Indian Brotherhood contribute to Canadian Identity?
The National Indian Brotherhood was an organization of the First Nations, its goal was to protect the Aboriginal people and the treaty rights and interest of the First Nations, including healthcare, education, culture and language. As the Aboriginal peop
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How does Quebec sovereignty lead to forming a national identity?
Quebec’s nationalism is greatly challenged by the power of the federal government to convince Quebecois that Canada is their country. However, some Quebecois always sought greater self-determination and events such as the Quiet Revolution promote Quebec’s
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How does separatism contribute to Canada's national identity?
Separatism is a state of cultural, ethnic, tribal, religious, racial government or gender separation from a larger group. Some group refer to their separatist movements as independence or self-determination.
Quebec had a long history of fighting for sover
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How did Louis Riel’s actions contribute to Canadian National Identity and changed the Metis rights within society?
Louis Riel’s North West Rebellions strengthened the Metis’ determination to self-governance and his execution by the federal government made the modern Canadians to realize their past mistakes of treating the Metis and promoted their rights in return.
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How do symbols used by individuals, groups and governments in Canada promote national identity?
The Beaver is a symbol used by Canadians, which symbolizes Canada's fur trade that Canadians take in pride. The red RCMP uniform represents a tradition of being a mounted police force. Some other important symbols include Rocky Mountains, hockey, the Cana
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How do federal-provincial-territorial relations lead in forming a national identity?
The federal and provincial or territorial governments shared some power, whereas the British North America Act placed most key decisions making power in the hand of the national government. This system formed Canada’s political identity.
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How does Aboriginal self-determination contribute to Canada's national identity?
The long history and rich culture of Aboriginal people in Canada helps define national identity. Aboriginal leaders agree that they wish to remain nations within Canada, and this shows that Aboriginals still consider themselves to be part of Canada’s nati






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