The gap between those who have access to tech and those who don't.
The Digital Divide
Assimilation
A person whose first language is neither English nor French.
Allophone
The federal agency that regulates "CanCon" on radio and TV.
CRTC
The mountain range where Ladakh is located.
The Himalayas
Cultural trends spread by commercial mass media.
Pop Culture
The mixing of cultures to create something new.
Hybridization
Every two weeks, this many languages disappear globally.
One (1)
This 1971 policy made Canada the first to recognize multiple cultures.
Multiculturalism Policy
The group of women working to preserve farming and identity in Ladakh.
Women's Alliance of Ladakh
Ideas or info spread to achieve a specific goal or bias.
Propaganda
The erasing of differences so that everyone becomes similar.
Homogenization
The third most common language used on the internet in 2025.
Spanish
The percentage of music on Canadian radio that must be Canadian.
30% (CanCon)
Comparison to "wealthy" tourists (perceived poverty)
A "high-tech hermit" who is socially isolated despite having tech.
Tecno-isolation
Cultural changes that occur when two cultures adapt to each other.
Acculturation
The three main language groups in Canada.
Anglophone, Francophone, and Allophone (e.g. Indigenous, Arabic, etc)
This Quebec law made French the official language of the province.
Bill 101
An environmental challenge caused by tourists in Ladakh.
Water shortages or pollution (flush toilets)
The satellite launched in 1972 that connected Canada's North.
Anik A1
Creating space for other cultures and respecting their traditions.
Accommodation
The #1 most popular Indigenous language family in Canada.
Algonquian (Cree/Ojibwe)
An international organization of 88 states sharing French language.
La Francophonie
The founder of SECMOL who critiqued the Indian education system.
Sonam Wangchuk