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Who was the first prime minister of Canada
John A. McDonald
When was Canada formed??
Canada was formed on July 1, 1867.
What does MMIWG stand for??
MMIWG stands for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
What’s a “Heritage Minute”?
A Heritage Minute is a one-minute educational film about Canadian history produced by Historica Canada. It’s meant to quickly introduce a significant person, event, or achievement, not to provide the full historical story.
WHAT’S A NATIONAL MYTH?
A national myth is an inspiring narrative or story about a nation’s past. It’s often an incomplete story and sometimes it’s just completely false.
Why did Viola Desmond get arrested?
Viola Desmond was arrested in 1946 because she refused to leave a “whites-only” section of a movie theatre in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia.
Where was the first Mosque built??
The first mosque in Canada was built in Edmonton, Alberta
What is white Savior??
A “white savior” is a term used to describe a situation in stories, media, or real life where a white person is shown as the main hero who “rescues” people of colour, often in a way that ignores or downplays the ability, strength, or leadership of those communities themselves.
What were gender roles??
Gender roles are the social expectations that determine how men and women are supposed to behave, work, and contribute to society.
MYTH #1
"Canada has no history of colonialism". Truth or false? And why?
Canada was and continues to be a settler colony.
Who is Louis Riel??
Louis Riel was a Métis leader and political figure in Canadian history.
Where and when was the first Sikh temple built???
The first temple was built in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1908.
Define historical perspective??
Historical perspective is understanding events by considering how people in the past viewed and experienced them.
How can perspective change history?
Perspective changes history because different groups of people have different viewpoints, which can affect how events are understood and remembered.
MYTH #2
"Canada has always been multicultural and tolerant". Truth or false? And why?
Canada was and continues to be a country steeped in systemic racism and white supremacy.
Why didn't some people like John a McDonald??
Some people didn’t like John A. Macdonald because of the decisions and policies that harmed Indigenous peoples and other groups.
When did residential schools close??
The last residential school in Canada closed in 1996.
What does CPR stand for??
CPR stands for Canadian Pacific Railway.
It is a historic railway system built in the late 1800s that connected Eastern and Western Canada. It played a major role in Canadian development, trade, and settlement.
who was the longest serving prime minister for Canada??
William Lyon Mackenzie King
MYTH #3
"Canada has no poverty, and workers are treated very well". Truth or False? And why?
Canada was and continues to be a capitalist country.
Who was on the 10$ bill and who is currently on the 10$ bill?
Old $10 bill: John A. Macdonald
Current $10 bill: Viola Desmond
When was the Quebec Conference???
1864 October 10 to 24
Define Ethical Dimension?
making judgements about what is morally right and wrong.
what is the Oka crisis??
The Oka Crisis was a 78-day standoff in 1990 between the Mohawk people and Quebec law enforcement, later joined by the Canadian Army, over the expansion of a golf course onto land that included a Mohawk burial ground
MYTH #4
"Canada is kinder and gentler than the USA". Truth or False? And why?
Canada has many of the same problems and flaws as the USA, such as settler colonialism, indigenous genocide, slavery, white supremacy, poverty, and worker exploitation.