RELATED ISSUE FOUR
To what extent should individuals and groups in Canada embrace a national identity? To what extent should we embrace nationalism?
Some experts of political philosophy and history take a dim view of nationalism, arguing that contending nationalist loyalties cause much of the conflict in the world as nation struggles against nation. From this perspective, nationalism is a negative force that leads to an us-versus-them worldview. Others view nationalism more positively as nation and nationalism creates bonds among people and that these bonds foster security and well-being. From this base, they argue nations can develop, prosper, and confidently play a role in world affairs, offering aid, expertise, and a model for other nations to follow. Regardless of your viewpoint, nationalism affects your life. In Canada, many nations co-exist and sometimes their goals conflict. RI#4 hi-lights that developing a national identity: - is a process with a past,present and a future. - is complex and multi-faceted - people have differing visions of national identity - these differing visions affect the way people view their nation and nationalism |
Chapter 13 Visions of Canada
What is Canada? When individuals, groups, businesses, and governments try capture the identity of a country in a single image, their visions frequently differ, often because their goals differ.
How and why did early visions of Canada emerge? To what extent did various early visions of Canada meet people's needs? How is the evolution of various visions of Canada reflected in the country today?
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Chapter 14 Canadian Identity
The Voyageur
When CBC Radio host Jowi Taylor created a 'voyageur' to portray and promote Canada's national identity. He began assembling the Six String Nation guitar, collecting 63 pieces of wood, bone, metal and stone from across Canada, each representing an element of the nation's history. The guitar has become a symbol of Canada's past, as well as of Canadian unity.
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Chapter 15 The Quest for Canadian Unity
The Canadian government must manage the country and hold it together while accommodating change and attending to citizens' diverse wants and needs. Even when people share similar goals, they may or may not agree on the most effective way of achieving them.
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Chapter 16 Visions of National Identity
To what extent should we embrace a national identity?
What are some possible visions of nation, what are some possible visions of Canada, and what is your vision of national identity? These are the essential questions tied to this chapter. |
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