week 2 for PATS chapters 4-6 Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is the difference between individual and collective rights?
Individual rights apply to each person; collective rights are held by groups in society.
What are collective rights?
Rights held by specific groups in Canada, such as Indigenous peoples, Francophones, and Anglophones.
Who holds collective rights in Canada?
Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), Francophones, and Anglophones.
What is the purpose of collective rights?
To recognize the unique cultures, languages, and historical contributions of specific groups.
What are treaty rights?
Rights guaranteed to Indigenous peoples through treaties with the government.
What is the Indian Act?
A Canadian law that governs the lives of First Nations people.
What are residential schools?
Government-funded schools intended to assimilate Indigenous children.
How did residential schools impact Indigenous communities?
They caused loss of culture, language, and family connections, leading to long-term trauma.
What is the purpose of land claims?
To resolve disputes over land ownership and rights with the government.
What is self-government for Indigenous peoples?
A form of government that allows Indigenous communities to govern themselves.
What are official language rights?
Rights ensuring government services are available in both English and French.
What is the purpose of the Official Languages Act?
To ensure that federal government services are available in both official languages.
What is bilingualism in Canada?
The official recognition of English and French as Canada’s two official languages.
How does bilingualism affect government services?
Federal institutions must provide services in both languages where numbers warrant.
What is multiculturalism?
A policy that promotes the inclusion of diverse cultural backgrounds in Canadian society.
How does the Canadian government promote multiculturalism?
Through policies, funding for cultural programs, and protection of cultural rights.
What is the significance of the Multiculturalism Act?
A law that supports the preservation and enhancement of multiculturalism in Canada.
What are minority language education rights?
The right to education in one’s minority language where numbers warrant.
Who protects minority language rights in Canada?
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects these rights.
What is the purpose of Section 23 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
To guarantee education rights for linguistic minorities in Canada.
What are the Métis rights in Canada?
The Métis have rights to land, culture, and self-government recognized by the government.
What is the difference between Métis and First Nations rights?
Métis rights are distinct from First Nations, focusing more on land and community governance.
What role does the government play in protecting Métis rights?
By recognizing land claims, supporting self-government, and providing legal protection.
What are Francophone rights outside of Quebec?
Francophones outside of Quebec have rights to education and government services in French.
