Expressing Canadian Culture & Identity

1. Expressing Canadian Culture & Identity Chapter 2 (pages 36)

3. Identity

4. Is it more difficult to figure out who we are because of globalization?

5. Who are you? • Lenna Married 2 sisters 1 brother • Mom Listen to alt rock/Folk • Teacher Mad I can’t wear jeans • Canadian Love to travel Urban • German-Canadian Speak English • Female Feminist • Catholic Socialist/Left leaning • White Middle-aged Thin-challenged

6. How do we show our identity?

8. In what ways should globalization shape identity?

9. Canadian Identity has changed over time.

10. National Post, 2014 • MONTREAL — Weight machines fill the space where once there were pews, and visitors sip nutritional green smoothies, not communion wine. But despite its dramatic transformation into a private gym and spa, the onetime Dominican St. Jude’s Shrine on Montreal’s St. Denis Street remains a temple of sorts.

13. Globalization • Provides more opportunities for people and cultures to interact. • Could it be a creative force? • Does it “kill culture”? • Should you be worried about your way of life being lost?

15. Source Analysis • This political cartoon, entitled "Globalization is Killing the Globe," illustrates a specific view of globalization. This image was used to illustrate a news article about global economics. Why are everyday products being portrayed in a violent scene?Why use classic Disney character as soldiers?Is there a significance to the products being shown? Why use this setting as opposed to something modern or familiar? Why do the natives look terrified when they are presented with products that we view as beneficial?

16. Billy’s Analysis • In the picture, everyday products are being used to represent how the American brand is spreading across the globe at a rapid pace. Classic Disney characters are used because they are easily recognized as an American product. The significance of the products shown is that they are major corporations that are striving to strongarm the world market. The setting is used because it symbolizes an invasion of American products and ideas. The natives are terrified due to the forceful nature that they are being forced to assimilate to the overwhelming American culture.

17. Connor’s Analysis • I think this image or drawing is very accurate. The invading powers are everything corporate and money driven that have changed our world. These things are invading what looks to a very simplistic beach or island with natives still inhabiting the area. It displays how Coke and Disney and Microsoft are now integral parts of everyday societies all over the entire world. Using the army and battleships as transportation it shows how it is an invasion to some rather than the acceptance of new things. In some areas, it is very plausible that the population or even government wasn't in sync with everything else that was going on.

18. Source • http://whatsmore110.blogspot.ca/2012/04/group-3.html

19. Metis • Example of the creative effects of globalization. • 1500-1600s; Children of First Nations mothers and French fathers/traders and explorers. • Later, intermarriage between First Nations and English fathers and Scottish traders and explorers.

20. Ethnogenisis • Birth of a new ethnic group/new culture. • Why is this “special”?

22. Metis Script • Global contact affected Metis identity; as more and more newcomers arrived in traditional Metis territory, they had to fight to preserve their land, religion and language. • Canadian government offered vouchers for an equivalent amount of land or money.

26. Legacy of Racism • Could not purchase large tracts (areas) of land as a group; isolated communities and families- for this any other reasons many sold; loss of land/loss of political power. • Government policies in place were racist- gave First Nations and Metis people the least desirable land & inferior (low quality) tools/equipment.

27. Goal • Assimilation: The process by which a person or persons acquire the social and psychological characteristics of a group.

28. Resilience • Is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress. • Strength/support/overcoming feelings of low well-being.

29. Treaties • “We are all treaty people.” • Metis did not sign historical treaties with the Government of Canada. • Alberta is the only province in Canada to have negotiated modern treaties with the government. • Strong/shared history/asserting rights as a people.

30. Maintaining/Promoting • In what ways could people maintain and promote their identities? • 1 minute brainstorm; write down as many as you can.

31. Media/Social Media- internet/TV/magazines, books, etc. • Laws (CanCon/have to teach in schools/language laws) • Government owned companies. • Classes (Language/Religion). • Dress • Lobbying

34. Should you have to give up part of your identity to fit in with the dominant group?

35. Collective Identity • Group identity. • An important part of preserving collective identity is being able to pass it on to the next generation. • Dominant group is a powerful force/assimilation.

36. Role Models • A person looked to by others as an example to be imitated.

37. Page 31 • What do HIV/AIDS have to do with identity? • “Why is this even in the textbook?”

38. Minority Culture • How does not seeing your culture/identity reflected in the media/society make you feel/affect your well-being/choices/decisions?

39. Aboriginal Elders • Remember, Elder does not mean old! • Members of the culture rely on Elders to share/pass on their knowledge and traditions with their communities.

42. How do you think globalization might affect the role of Elders in Dene communities?

43. Preserving Linguistic Identity • Take a few minutes to read pages 31-35

44. Group Chat • Should the Francophone minority communities have their language protected in Canada? • Should other minority languages in Canada be protected? • Share with whole group.