1. Rabeih Ayach Saif Ahmed Moe Chahbar
Canadian Identity
Rabeih Ayach
Saif Ahmed
Moe Chahbar

2. What is canadian identity?
Canadian identity refers to the unique culture, characteristics and condition of being Canadian
Many symbols and expressions that set Canada and Canadians apart from other peoples and cultures of the world.

3. What does it mean to be a canadian citizen?
Equality, freedom of speech, freedoms of religion.  “Being Canadian means you appreciate everything you have"
 There are so many different communities that make up Canada. Every Canadian comes from a different cultural background. This phenomenon helps when you’re a new immigrant.

4. Canadian national symbols
In Canada and other places around the world associate a bunch of symbols with Canada such as Hockey, Geese, Canadian Maple Leaf, and the Rocky Mountains.

5. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Canadian Identity

6. National Myths
 A story concerning the early history of people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
Some people turn to myths as a  force that unifies and promotes national identity.
Example: Beavers will bite of their own testicles when confronted by a predator. 
This myth has an old pedigree, going back to ancient times, with commentators such as Pliny and Claudius describing how the beaver, confronted by hunters, would sacrifice its testicles, which were prized for their medicinal value, in the same way a man who is mugged might immediately present to the robber the contents of his wallet. 

7. Institutions that promote national identity
Cultural institutions 
Educational institutions
Institutions that seek influence   ex. Aboriginal organizations such as AFN work to organize campaigns to improve clean water.
Economic and commercial institutions

8. Individuals that promote Canadian identity
Musicians, Canadian songwriters helped define Canadian identity. Ex. Gordon Lightfoot sang his song “Alberta Bound” for the opening ceremony of the Calgary Winter Olympics. He also created a national myth. 
Professional Athlete Wayne Gretzky urged the Canadian Government to stop the trade of him going to Los Angeles, he was too much of a Canadian icon. Riis called Gretzky “the Canadian national symbol, like the beaver”.