National symbols of Canada

in the 1950s, became extremely popular among Canadians. It became a symbol of pride for that province and their culture in Canada. Overall, this is a popular dish that represents a part of Canadian cuisine…

Canada is a multicultural country, and it is made up to ten provinces and three administrative regions (Lecture Jan. 6). The largest province in Canada is Quebec. There are 7,903,001 people living in this province. Most people are speaking French because of francophone. When people first time visit to some cities in Quebec, they will think this is a strong national spirit province. It is similar to some national minorities in China, such as Mongolia, the Yi nationality, the Bouyei…

Our made-up country is called Foreverland. This country displays many interesting symbols. Its national gem is jade. In this country we speak English, central alaskan, etc. The national flower Alpine forget-me-not displays blue flower. It is said to be a symbol of strength. It has a very potent floral smell the is smelt from afar. It national motto is ¨North to the future¨. Is looking at the brighter side of a situation. Foreverland features many landforms. Its majestic mountains are arranged…

Canada is filled with positive characteristics, it has supported and accepted many cultures. The question that is asked, “What’s it Mean to be Canadian” to me it means a type of freedom. Canada has given so many opportunities to all kinds of people without judging them. Being Canadian means I am free to vote the way I like. Free to live the way I like and free to explore other options in life. Being a Canadian means having freedom. Being a Canadian citizen gives me the freedom to be who I am,…

mayor of Montreal, described the maple as "the king of our forest, ..... the symbol of the Canadian people. Maple leaf has become the Canadian identity. Starting from Montreal, new france up to becoming the cost arms of both Ontario and Quebec in 1868, added to Canada coat of arms in 1921, was of a golden colour while representing Ontario while it was of green colour for Quebec. The unofficial anthem in English-speaking Canada as composed by Alexander Muir was titled "Maple Leaf Forever". As…

In Shauna Singh Baldwin’s short story titled Montreal 1962, the stigma that surrounds turbans and religious dress as a whole, implies that multiculturalism allows for people of different ethnicities and race to live in Canada, but those who do immigrate to Canada must abide by the set social normalities and conduct themselves in a way that is considered “western”. This is a problematic and oppressive mindset to have. This mindset has prevented many opportunities for immigrated Canadians. If an…

Historical events within Canada, as well as many other countries, are frequently portrayed from a one sided perspective. We like to view ourselves and our fellow Canadians as kind and noble, when that may not always be the case. Wendy S. Hesford and Brenda Jo. Brueggemann explore this idea of seeing our country in only the positive light, stating that “the ways in which we remember major events in our history can also mask the history of racial and ethnic discrimination” (160). Canadians are…

individuals. Canadian Studies 4611: Reading in Canada has highlighted pivotal works the have influenced the critical conversation within the country: how Canada is – or was – and why it is that way. This essay will explore the work of Margaret Atwood, Northrup Frye and Charles Taylor in order to illustrate the status of Canada within their work and highlight if and how their writing have impacted the country. According to Margaret Atwood, national self-knowledge is a worthwhile pursuit because…

Nationality is a concept which is subjective; it means different things to different people. It can be altered in a person's mind through experience. Emily Carr's Thunderbird (fig. 1) is an example of how people's perception of nation (whether by people outside of that nation, or people within it) can be shaped by a few influential individuals. Whether intentionally political or not, an artist's view of their country is often directly shown in the way they paint it. Similarly, a non-artist's…

representing people and land in the Canadian national project.” by Eva Mackey. One of the first concepts Mackey discusses is the idea of “white settler innocence” (p. 26), which explores how European settlement in Canada claimed to be superordinate to the Native people already residing on the land, but seemingly treated them fairly, giving them land and autonomy, when in fact their intent was secretly selfish. Because of this “white settler innocence” (p. 26), Canada garnered a reputation as an…