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What are some of the types of groups individuals can be a part of?
Language groups, cultural groups, economic groups, social groups, political groups.
How does the experience of today’s teenager compare with that of his or her great-grandparents when it comes to making choices about which elements of their upbringing they will keep or reject?
Teenagers today have access to global platforms, interacting in chat rooms, consuming diverse food and shopping experiences, and have more choices in expressing themselves as individuals.
What percentage of Canada’s population had French or British backgrounds at the turn of the 20th century? How had that changed by 2001?
84% . In 2001, they made up less than half.
How did the first Métis come to be?
children of First Nations women and French traders and explorers.
how did the Metis develop a distinct collective identity?
Initially, they identified as part of their mother’s culture, but over time, they recognized their distinct identity from their First Nations and European ancestors.
What important role did the Metis play in the fur trade? What allowed them to play that role?
could speak both French (and later English) and a First Nations language, they acted as guides and translators for European traders and explorers.
What are the two views on how to define who a Métis is?
Some Métis individuals trace their ancestry back to historical Red River communities in Manitoba, while others believe Métis applies to anyone with mixed First Nations/European heritage.
What is the official government definition of Métis?
Métis means a person who
- self-identifies as Métis,
- is of historic Métis Nation Ancestry,
-is distinct from other Aboriginal Peoples,
- accepted by the Métis Nation.
Who are the Hmong people?
They are people from Southeast Asia who fought on the side of the US during the Vietnam War. After the war, they were displaced from their homeland of Laos and came to the US as refugees.
Show how the Hmong way of life has changed since they came to the United States.
Hmong culture prioritizes family, interdependence, and respect for parents. In the US, women’s rights and gender equality differ. Hmong children interpret their parents’ wishes, while many graduate from college and convert to Christianity.
How many Aboriginal languages are spoken in Canada today? How many language groups do
they belong to?
50 languages, about 11 language groups
Why is language so important to Francophones
Because it is not just one aspect of their identity; it is its essence. pass their language and culture on to the next generation.
How is the bilingual nature of Canadians an advantage in a globalizing world?
French and English are two of the most popular languages in international trade, technology, and diplomacy.
What are two rights in the Constitution Act regarding bilingualism in Canada? What is the federal government also responsible for?
Canadians have the right to receive federal government services in either French or English
Canadians have the right to communicate with and plead before a federal court of law in English
or French
but The federal government is also responsible for supporting “the development of English and French linguistic minority communities” and advancing “the equality of status and use of the English and French languages within Canadian society.”
Which is the only officially bilingual province in Canada
New Brunswick.
What do critics of bilingualism say about it
Too expensive and fails to recognize many languages that now make up Canada. New Brunswick, as the only official bilingual province, does not guarantee that Francophones in Anglophone-majority provinces can communicate in their native language.
Give two examples of how dress and art forms are associated with a particular culture.
The sari is associated with the cultures of Southeast Asia and kabuki-style theatre, where males play both male and female characters, originated in Japan
Describe the suppression and revival of the Maori culture in the 20th century.
Ta moko, a traditional Maori dance, suppressed by European settlers and missionaries in New Zealand. in the 1970s, it experienced a renaissance, with both Maori and non-Maori embracing its art and significance.
Who in the Maori people were originally allowed to wear ta moko?
People who were considered worthy of the honour, and who underwent a long period of preparation during which they were asked whether they were willing to wear the moko for the rest of their lives.
Describe the suppression and revival of the Maori culture in the 20th century.
Maori view moko symbol as intrusion, while John Tamihere believes global media attention promotes Maori culture.
Describe how trade was conducted between the different First Nations peoples in British Columbia
When salmon was plentiful, the Heiltsuk, Nuxalk and Kwakwaka tribes would preserve some to trade with neighbouring nations. They would trade it for volcanic glass, furs and other goods from the Carrier Nation across the Coast Mountains.
How did Wal-Mart enter Canada?
Wal-Mart entered Canada in 1994 by purchasing 122 former Woolco stores, soon growing to 288 stores.
Does Wal-Mart have a large portion of the retail market in Airdrie?
Yes, Wal-Mart has a large portion of the retail market in Airdrie due to its low prices and accessibility to multiple neighborhoods.
Does everybody in a society have to think or act the same? Give an example of how this works in Canadian society.
No, they do not. In Canada, the region you live in hugely affects your world view. You may identify yourself as an Albertan and then a Canadian. You may also identify yourself with people of your own age, people from a particular cultural group, or people who share your interests.
