What is Culture?
What is culture? (I need a proper definition).
Shared beliefs, values and behaviors that a group of people share.
What is material culture?
Physical objects used by a society.
Name one Indigenous group in Atlantic Canada.
Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqiyik, Passamaquoddy. Mainly Mi'kmaq and Wolastoqiyik.
What language is central to Acadian culture?
French!
Where was Africville located?
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Name one element of cutlure.
Language, religion, traditions, art, music, social norms
Give one example of material culture.
Clothing, tools, buildings, fishing equipment, etc.
Name one traditional skill practiced by Indigenous peoples AND explain why it is important.
Fishing, hunting, canoe travel; important for survival and passing down knowledge
What was the Acadian Deportation?
Why was the destruction of Africville considered unjust?
People were forced to leave due to racism and unfair treatment, not because it was unsafe.
What is a social norm?
Expected behaviour in a society. Example: Bowing in Japan as a form of appropriate greeting.
What is non-material culture?
Ideas, beliefs, and values that cannot be touched.
Why are Elders important in Indigenous cultures?
They share knowledge, traditions, and guide younger generations.
Name two French communities in New Brunswick.
Bathurst, Caraquet, Tracadie, Shippigan, Moncton or Dieppe.
Describe one unfair condition people in Africville experienced.
Lack of services (clean water, roads, garbage collection).
Name one way culture influences people’s lives.
Social life, economic life, political life, environment and history.
Example: Culture shapes how people view the Canadian Railroad being built.
A lobster trap and fishing traditions are both part of Atlantic Canadian culture. Which is material and which is non-material, and why?
Lobster trap = material (physical object); fishing traditions = non-material (shared practices).
How do Indigenous cultural practices show respect for the environment?
Sustainable use of resources, strong connection to land, respect for nature
Why is New Brunswick unique in Canada?
It is the only official bilingual province in the country!
How did Viola Desmond’s actions challenge social norms in Canada?
She refused segregation, showing that racist rules were unfair and should be challenged.
Why is culture important for shaping a person’s identity?
Culture shapes a person’s beliefs, values, traditions, and behaviours, which all influence who they are and how they see the world.
How do material and non-material culture work together to shape a group’s way of life? Give one example.
Material objects reflect non-material ideas (e.g., clothing shows values or identity; tools reflect traditions and skills).
What is the origin of Canada's country name? (How did we get the name "Canada"?)
The word Canada comes from the Indigenous word “kanata,” which means “village” or “settlement.” French explorers misunderstood the word “kanata” and began using it to refer to the entire region.
How have Acadian people worked to preserve their culture over time?
By maintaining the French language, traditions, celebrations, and institutions like Université de Moncton
Why are events like Africville and Viola Desmond important in understanding Canadian identity today?
They show Canada’s history of racism and inequality, help us learn from the past, and encourage fairness, human rights, and social justice today.