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Multiculturalism and government

Multiculturalism and government. Social Studies 5 / April 2, 2014. Biculturalism. A country in which two peoples live together is called a bicultural nation Before 1971, Canadians considered our country bicultural French and English were our two main cultures.

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Multiculturalism and government

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  1. Multiculturalism and government Social Studies 5 / April 2, 2014

  2. Biculturalism • A country in which two peoples live together is called a bicultural nation • Before 1971, Canadians considered our country bicultural • French and English were our two main cultures Gumbas and koopas, welcome to the bicultural nation of the Mushroom Kingdom!

  3. multiculturalism • In 1971, our prime minister, Pierre Trudeau, made multiculturalism our official policy in Canada • This said that there are many cultures, and each one is an important part of our country But wait! These fish also have so much to offer!

  4. multiculturalism • Under multiculturalism, the government: • recognizes that Canadian society has many different heritages (backgrounds) • helps people and organizations to promote different cultural heritages • Encourages respect and equality for people of all cultural heritages We can learn so much from each other!

  5. multiculturalism • The names of towns and cities often represent things about that community’s past and its people. • Ex.: Iqaluit means “place of fish” in Inuktitut, and is a name that has been used by these people for centuries • Ex: Yellowknife was named for the colour of the gold that was so important in causing the city to grow Assignment: Using an encylcopedia, look up the meaning of the names of three communities in BC

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