Introduction
The purpose of this paper is to present a biographical sketch of Nicole Weppler 's early adult life. Nicole, who is my boss and mentor, immigrated to Toronto, Canada in the late 1960s. First, I will provide an overview of her early life and childhood. Second, I will discuss her years in Toronto and more specifically her time spent studying at the University of Toronto. Finally, I will address her most recent years living on Manitoulin Island and her occupation as the curator of the local museum. This paper argues the story of Nicole Weppler, is a unique example of an immigration experience into Canada because unlike the majority immigrants at that time, she came from an influential and cosmopolitain family. She did not have to …show more content…
Her parents, grandparents and great-grandparents were all university educated and were architects, lawyers, and professors. She credits her parents for instilling her with a love for music and history. Nicole 's mother was a Medieval History professor at the University of Paris and her father was a lawyer. She also has a brother who now lives in Paris and is a surgeon. Growing up, her parents spoke fluent Latin and they lived a very cosmopolitan lifestyle. In definition, they were familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures.6 Nicole recounts that her parents revived The Guardian Newspaper from Britain every week, and stayed up to date with the political and social news happening around the …show more content…
It will also discuss her occupations, and her how her self-discovery was broadened as she became involved in the literary and academic movements lead by Northrop Frye. This part in greatly important to her life story because it is this stage in her life that began to develop her own personal philosophy. Nicole immigrated to Canada in 1966. At this time, Nicole was fully bilingual and had traveled to Canada in previous occasions. This made her adaptation into the culture and language was somewhat easier then other immigrants. This comfortable transition allowed her to experience certain cultural aspects most immigrants do not have the chance to experience. Shortly after she arrived, Canada had celebrated a huge birthday, their centennial year. Canada at that time had a great sense of nationalism and pride as the celebrations continued. Simultaneously to this, there also was a movement in Toronto that encouraged bilingualism and a a sense of multiculturalism (English and French).10 One could not get a prestigious job if they were not bilingual. This was comforting to Nicole as she came from a French background but was familiar with English culture and language (unlike other who came from different backgrounds). In later year Pierre Elliot Trudeau became very popular as he was on his campaign trail to become the next Prime Minister.
The purpose of this paper is to present a biographical sketch of Nicole Weppler 's early adult life. Nicole, who is my boss and mentor, immigrated to Toronto, Canada in the late 1960s. First, I will provide an overview of her early life and childhood. Second, I will discuss her years in Toronto and more specifically her time spent studying at the University of Toronto. Finally, I will address her most recent years living on Manitoulin Island and her occupation as the curator of the local museum. This paper argues the story of Nicole Weppler, is a unique example of an immigration experience into Canada because unlike the majority immigrants at that time, she came from an influential and cosmopolitain family. She did not have to …show more content…
Her parents, grandparents and great-grandparents were all university educated and were architects, lawyers, and professors. She credits her parents for instilling her with a love for music and history. Nicole 's mother was a Medieval History professor at the University of Paris and her father was a lawyer. She also has a brother who now lives in Paris and is a surgeon. Growing up, her parents spoke fluent Latin and they lived a very cosmopolitan lifestyle. In definition, they were familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures.6 Nicole recounts that her parents revived The Guardian Newspaper from Britain every week, and stayed up to date with the political and social news happening around the …show more content…
It will also discuss her occupations, and her how her self-discovery was broadened as she became involved in the literary and academic movements lead by Northrop Frye. This part in greatly important to her life story because it is this stage in her life that began to develop her own personal philosophy. Nicole immigrated to Canada in 1966. At this time, Nicole was fully bilingual and had traveled to Canada in previous occasions. This made her adaptation into the culture and language was somewhat easier then other immigrants. This comfortable transition allowed her to experience certain cultural aspects most immigrants do not have the chance to experience. Shortly after she arrived, Canada had celebrated a huge birthday, their centennial year. Canada at that time had a great sense of nationalism and pride as the celebrations continued. Simultaneously to this, there also was a movement in Toronto that encouraged bilingualism and a a sense of multiculturalism (English and French).10 One could not get a prestigious job if they were not bilingual. This was comforting to Nicole as she came from a French background but was familiar with English culture and language (unlike other who came from different backgrounds). In later year Pierre Elliot Trudeau became very popular as he was on his campaign trail to become the next Prime Minister.