Canadian Identity
•What is the purpose of a land acknowledgement?
•A: To recognize and respect Indigenous territories.
Name one Indigenous group that lived in Canada before European contact.
First Nations, Inuit.
Why did Irish immigrants come to Canada in the 1800s?
Potato famine and poverty.
What does it mean to be an active citizen in class or community?
Helping others, being informed, participating.
What are latitude and longitude used for?
To find exact locations on a map.
What are two core values that represent Canadian identity?
Inclusion, diversity.
Who are the Métis and how did they form?
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Mixed Indigenous and European ancestry, formed through fur trade relationships
•Q: Who were the British Home Children?
Poor children sent from Britain to work on Canadian farms.
Who is Malala Yousafzai and why is she famous?
Activist for girls' education and human rights.
Name one global health issue and one organization that helps.
Example: COVID-19 – WHO.
What is a symbolic map used for?
To show cultural or historical significance of places.
What is a current challenge faced by Indigenous communities?
Land claims, preserving culture, etc.
Why did the Doukhobors and Mennonites come to Canada?
To escape religious persecution.
What organization created the Convention on the Rights of the Child?
United Nations.
What is Canada’s biggest trading partner?
The United States.
What is one right and one responsibility under the Canadian Constitution?
Right: Freedom of speech, Responsibility: Obey the law.
What was the Underground Railroad?
A secret route to help Black slaves escape to freedom in Canada.
What challenges did early Sikh immigrants face in Canada?
Discrimination, exclusion laws.
What is Canada’s role in peacekeeping?
Sending troops or aid to maintain peace in conflict areas.
What is a global environmental issue shown on maps?
Climate change, ocean pollution, deforestation.
How did the 'My name is Joe' ad campaign affect perceptions of Canadian identity?
It promoted a strong, proud image of Canadian values.
Name a contribution made by early Black pioneers in Canada.
Farming communities, business owners, activists.
What might Canada look like in the future based on its history of immigration?
Diverse, inclusive, multilingual.
What is the difference between a political and social issue?
Political: Government laws; Social: Community behavior or beliefs.
What is D.A.R.T. and what do they do?
Disaster Assistance Response Team; helps in emergencies like earthquakes.