Case Study: How Has Canada Maintained A Diverse Cultural Identity

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By Bridgelynn Adams

How has Canada Maintained a diverse cultural identity? First, there was the fur trade. This happened around 1545-1750. It could be known as an early colony of Canada. (A colony is a territory that is under control by another country) The fur trade helped create relations between the natives. (This is because they give them something to sell therefore they get stuff back) Did you know that this was extremely popular at style in Europe in the 1600´s. Everyone wanted one. Then, their was the Hudson Bay Company. This group was formed in Europe. The French, Natives, and English shared this land together. The land was given to Canada by the English King. Last, is the Huron Tribe. The Huron Tribe was a very gentle tribe. They

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