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Social studies 20-2

Social studies 20-2. Chapter 16 Visions of National Identity. Key Terms. Cosmopolitan Asymmetrical federalism. Should I embrace a national identity?. Please read page 357. Some visions of nation. Please read page 358

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Social studies 20-2

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  1. Social studies 20-2 Chapter 16 Visions of National Identity

  2. Key Terms • Cosmopolitan • Asymmetrical federalism

  3. Should I embrace a national identity? • Please read page 357

  4. Some visions of nation • Please read page 358 • National identity is usually a group identity that is based on linguistic, ethnic, cultural, religious, geographic, spiritual, or political understandings of nation. • Japan for example, shares a common parliamentary system, race, culture, and religion, as well as language • Japanese national identity evolved over centuries and grew stronger in isolation. • In 2006, Japan passed a law requiring teachers to evaluate each student’s level of patriotism • If your interest in patriotism and Canadian culture were counted for marks how would you do? • Tibet is a unique situation in that they are nation without a country, and their population is becoming more and more Chinese, making it difficult for self-determination

  5. Pluralism and Diversity • Please read pages 359-360 • Complete handout “Pluralism and Diversity”

  6. Some visions of Canada • Read page 361 • Begin handout “Visions of Canada”

  7. A pluralistic Country • Please read page 362-363

  8. A nation of many nations • Read page 364-365 • Canada can be seen as a confederation of many nations • Confederations of First Nations have existed for many years, ie. League of Haudenosaunee, Six Nations Confederacy. • Each nation looks after its own internal affairs, but agreed to work together for protection and trade. • All 6 nations must reach consensus before action is taken

  9. Aboriginal Nations Today • The 1996 report on the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples made it clear: “Aboriginal governments are 1 of 3 orders of government in Canada- Federal, provincial/territorial, and aboriginal”. • Aboriginal people view themselves as nations whose Aboriginal and treaty rights are confirmed in Canada’s constitution. • Progress has been extremely slow when it comes to land claims, and the Royal Commission believes the Canadian government has failed.

  10. Government apology • Finally in June 2008 the Canadian government apologized for the actions of the Canadian government in the past in regards to residential schools

  11. The Quebecois Nation • Recently Quebec sovereignists have lost support in Quebec, parti Quebecois is loosing its place in provincial politics. • Knowing that support was being lost the party decided to shift its focus from a sovereignty referendum to making sure French people are protected in a country surrounded by anglophones

  12. Quebec and Reasonable Accommodation • Please read opening paragraph page 366 • What is reasonable accommodation anyway?

  13. Meaning of Nation of Nations • Read bottom half of page 366 • Quebecois has a different view of what makes a nation a nation. • Asymmetrical federalism must be embraced if Canada is to survive as a nation of nations • Under asymmetrical federalism all provinces and territories would not share power with the federal government in the same way. • Provinces would be allowed to exercise different levels of control regarding such things as immigration Controversial Quebec?

  14. The View from here • How successful is multiculturalism in Canada? • Read page 367 to get 3 perspectives on it

  15. North American Integration • Please read page 368-369 • Canadians have a lot in common with Americans: Democracies, English language, dress/attire, music selection, TV programs = hard to tell the difference? • Some have suggested joining together • In 2002 the two countries signed the Binational Planning Group to increase co-operation between the two countries in foreign policy, defense, and security. • 1-5 how close do you think Canada and the USA are to political union? • Definitely not after………..

  16. Canada and Globalization • Read page 370 • 21st century more important than any other to establish a national identity • Shift towards a new model of global citizenship • Canadian ideal of diversity is widely admired, but some people believe it is simply an ideal • Trust amongst visible minorities is decreasing… • Who should be responsible for improving feelings of trust in ethnically diverse neighbourhoods?

  17. Canada in the world • Read page 371

  18. Your vision of National Identity Read the last 2 pages of the textbook! 372-373

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