Today’s agenda, 02/10 Individual Identity
Expressing Canadian Culture and Identity
How does increased global interaction affect our individual and collective identities?
Who are YOU? Collective Identity The common characteristics and values used to define a group Individual Identity The group of characteristics and values people use to define themselves YOU language personal tastes attire Unique heritage country of origin place where you live occupation
Most important features that shape Identity in our class
Today’s agenda What it means to be Canadian? The Canadien: A distinct group of people Linguistic Identity: The Charter of the French language
Can you spot a Canadian?
Collective Identity – Speed Dating Work within your assigned group Take notes of what it means to be Canadian for each of the speakers
Journal entrance # 1 Do you see your Canadian identity defined by the stereotypes used in TV commercials? Or Do you define your citizenship based in the values expressed by some of your classmates? Please explain What have you gained or lost as a Canadian living in a more globalized world? Why is this important?
In what ways could globalization shape our identities? Skim read the rest of chapter 2, page 27 to 36 Look over each page quickly Note the headings and subheadings and read the first sentence on each paragraph Look briefly at any images or graphics
Linguistic Identity The collective identity of a people who speak the same language.
The Métis Identity one of the three Aboriginal peoples in Canada Métis = mixed race Métis = Aboriginal + French = Aboriginal + English = Aboriginal + Scottish Language MICHIF (mee-SHEEF) French + Cree languages
Canadien - Canadienne Francophone descendant of the colonist of New France living anywhere in North America, including the West
Maintaining and Promoting Identities In what ways could people maintain and promote their identities in a globalizing world? Role models = people who inspire us in such a way that we try to live and act like they do Elders = member of a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous community who is respected for his or her knowledge, wisdom, or experience
Preserving Linguistic Identity Francophone A person whose first language is French Anglophone A person whose first language is English
The Charter of the French Language Bill 101 government schools business signs
Multiculturalism A policy that supports respect for a diversity of languages, beliefs, traditions, values, religions, and other aspects of culture. Canadian Multiculturalism Act, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Canadian Heritage