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Canada

Canada. The name Canada is derived from the Iroquoian word kanata, which means village. Canada slightly higher than U.S. on Uncertainty Avoidance Similar to U.S. on Power Distance Slightly lower than U.S. on Individuality, Masculinity, Long-Term Orientation. Population density by region.

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Canada

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  1. Canada The name Canada is derived from the Iroquoian word kanata, which means village

  2. Canada slightly higher than U.S. on Uncertainty Avoidance Similar to U.S. on Power Distance Slightly lower than U.S. on Individuality, Masculinity, Long-Term Orientation

  3. Population density by region Vancouver Calgary Winnipeg Quebec City Edmonton Montreal Toronto

  4. British loyalists – American Revolutionary War Second largest nation Pop. 33 ½ Million 90% live within 125 miles of US 1867 “Independence” 1965 Maple Leaf flag replaced the Union Jack Life expectancy 1995 Quebec Separatist movement English speaking 60 percent French 24 percent. English and French 17 percent

  5. Egalitarianism Metaphor – Backpack and Flag Patch on bags: I am Canadian (not American) Indirect communication – never “in your face” Willing to accept others as equals, even if different City dwellers Youth connection with nature Humility Internalize problems and concerns Emphasize good manners and conflict avoidance, but not at the expense of the truth Accept situations they don’t like, instead of complaining Support for universal health care and social safety net Most accept the trade-off (higher taxes, greater social services)

  6. Cultural Symbols Hockey The Royal Canadian Mounted Police The Beaver Cooperation Industriousness Patience A kind of national politeness Concern for order and stability Identity as communal rather than individualistic. The Beaver Industriousness Toiling Triumph over the seasons Humble, nonpredatory, and diligent

  7. Olympics Logo The Canadian Mosaic Culture Canada's Inuit Inukshuk

  8. First Nations – Native American Indian Tribes 600 recognized First Nations governments Cree Inuit Ojibwe

  9. Hockey Both prefer a low-context form of communication (context doesn’t matter, just say what you believe) Accomplishing a goal is more important than the process or getting to know one another before working together.

  10. Curling Invented in Scotland, brought to Canada by Scottish immigrants Olympics: Men: Silver 1998 2002 Gold 2006 Women: Gold 1998 Bronze 2002 2006

  11. Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City Nova Scotia Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta. The intense blue waters of the lake come from the run-off of nearby glaciers.

  12. Canadians as Non-Americans May be the essence of Canadian culture, defining itself in terms of what it is NOT While US Constitution emphasizes “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” the Canadian Constitution emphasizes “peace, order, and good government” “Joe’s Rant”

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