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    The James Bay Cree Society

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    the government of Quebec. However, the Cree has fought to keep their way of life, of living off the land’s resources by protesting against projects put in place by Quebec’s government, such as plans to increase profits from the production of hydroelectricity. Furthermore, the Cree has been successful in generating agreements with Quebec to keep peaceful relations for the benefit of both groups of people. The James Bay Cree is a group of indigenous peoples living in northern Quebec off of the…

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    Despite being a fairly new country, as were were officially discovered 150 years ago, we still do have our historical figures who helped shape what Canada has become today. The historical figures are being referenced are: Willam Van Horne, Clifford Soften, and Sir John A. MacDonald. While there are many notable people that contributed to Canada’s development, those three made the most impactful impression on those studying Canadian history. Without those three, Canada would not be where it is…

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    The Impact of The Multiculturalism Act on Canada Canada is a well-developed country and if it was not for the certain rules or laws, it would not be the successful nation is it today. The Multiculturalism Act is the most significant development in Canada’s history towards creating a unified nation, where all are equal. Canada has gained victory in its evolution as a country because men and women are provided with equal rights and share the same freedoms, cultural heritages…

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    Canada would not be the country it is today without the phenomenal achievements of numerous historical figures. Throughout history there have been many Canadians who have impacted both Canada and the world with their many significant contributions. Former Prime Minister, Pierre Elliot Trudeau and Tommy Douglas, a former social democratic politician, are two leaders that stood out in the social and political progression of Canada. Justin Trudeau on the other hand, the current Prime Minister and…

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    Red River Rebellion

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    In terms of the Red River Rebellion, “Canada, a People’s History” clearly casts the Canadians and its settlers as the antagonists. Instead, the film paints a biased view favouring the Métis, which is undoubtedly evidenced throughout the video. To begin, when Canada attempts to unify the East and the West, extending its arms out to the prairies, “Canada, a People’s History” depicts these events as Canada, bloodthirsty for more land, seeking to take over the prairies without the consent of its…

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    Canadian First Peoples

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    CRACK! The ice breaks under the Inuit hunter, while he is waiting for his chance to catch a walrus or any other food they can find. He tries to jump out of the way of the newly found hole in the ice, but slips. He swerves with all his might to get out of the way of the hole, and barely made it. Now, the ice in the Arctic is melting very fast, due to all the pollution we are causing, and the Inuit are living there, and have to watch as their home begins to melt. In other places, the Iroquois and…

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    The Canadian national anthem should not be changed because Canada is not represented by a song, one word is not worth our time, and Canadians are only taking offense to the idea of having gender exclusive lyrics. First, all Canadians are familiar with the national anthem but do not live their lives according to the lyrics and more often than not, do not evaluate it word for word. Some may argue that this song is leaving a negative impression on girls and women, but “It is also hardly the source…

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    Canada advances as one of the most powerful nations thriving in equality. The federal government announced that it will assist Afghanistan in creating a more peaceful environment for the Afghan people. However, as Canada embraces international challenges, struggles remain within the peaceful nation. First Nation Chief Phil Fontaine’s criticism of the federal budget brings back the light of a hidden issue of the Canadian government: the Canadian Colonial oppression of the Aboriginal people. He…

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    Canada Coat Of Arms

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    represents the First Nations people, as the have a strong connection to Canada’s history. However we still decided to keep the crown to represent Canada as a constitutional monarchy that is run by a sovereign. On the right of the totem pole, is the Quebec flag, the Fleurdelisé. We swapped this design for the Canadian flag, as it is widely known across the world. On the contrary we kept the Union Jack ( United Kingdom Flag), because the United Kingdom has played an important role in shaping…

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    Canada is a large country filled with provinces that range in cultural distinctiveness, political life and overall economic goals. In a sense, each province is unique from one another and can be seen as a “small world” within a larger Canadian context. In the article titled: “Small Worlds of Diversity: Views Toward Immigration and Racial Minorities in Canadian Provinces”, Antoine Bilodeau, Luc Turgeon and Ekrem Karakoc examine each province’s views on immigration and racial minorities by…

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