1. Canadian Citizenship Preparation Course Week 7

2. ▪ National Anthem ▪ Canadian Symbols ▪ Canada’s official language Topics

3. ▪ National Anthem

4. ▪ Key elements: - Proclaimed as the National Anthem in 1980. - First sung in Quebec City in 1880. - French & English Canadians sing different words to the Anthem.

5. ▪ Key elements: - The music was composed by Calixa Lavallée. - French lyrics to accompany the music were written by Sir Adolphe- Basile Routhier.

6. ▪ Canadian Symbols

7. PREVIEW ▪ Look at the pictures. ▪ Write the name of the object you see and explain the meaning.

9. The National Flag

10. ▪ Canada is the only country in the world with a maple leaf on its flag. ▪ Red and white were proclaimed Canada's official colours in 1921 by King George V. ▪ When the National Flag flies along with the flags of the 10 provinces and three territories, the flags follow the order that they entered Confederation (e.g. Ontario, Quebec, etc.) SUMMARY

12. The Fleur-de-Lys (1647)

14. The Royal Union Jack

16. The Canadian Red Ensign 1921-1957 1957-1965

18. The Maple Leaf

20. Official Coat of Arms

21. A Mari Usque Ad Mare “From Sea to Sea”

22. National Motto A Mari Usque Ad Mare “From Sea to Sea”

24. The Beaver

26. The Victoria Cross

27. ▪ Victoria Cross ( Key elements): - Highest honour available to Canadians for: a) conspicuous bravery b) act of valour or self- sacrifice c) extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy

28. ▪ Victoria Cross ( Key elements): - 96 Canadians received it since 1854: Who are some of those Canadians? Review page 41. Select one, and share with the class.

29. ▪ Canada’s Official Languages

30. ▪ Parliament passed the Official Languages Act in 1969. SUMMARY

31. ▪ English speakers= Anglophones ▪ French speakers= Francophones ▪ Speakers of other languages other than English or French= Allophones SUMMARY

32. ▪ Official Languages Act Objectives: 1) Establish quality between French and English in Parliament, the Government of Canada and institutions subject to the Act; SUMMARY

33. ▪ Official Languages Act Objectives: 2) Maintain and develop official language minority communities in Canada; SUMMARY

34. ▪ Official Languages Act Objectives: 3) Promote equality of French and English in Canadian society. SUMMARY

35. Canada’s 50 th Anniversary http://barrie.ctvnews.ca/canadian-flag-s-50th-anniversary- 1.2237606 The National Flag http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1363356053583/1363342021822 The Canadian Anthem http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1359402373291/1359402467746 Miscellaneous Videos http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-flag-s-50th- anniversary-a-low-key-affair-1.2950315 LINKS

36. Sources: All the information was collected from Discover Canada Study Guide (2011); Canadian Heritage, retrieved from http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1380806635740/1380808180006 http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1380806635740/1380808180006

37. Canadian Citizenship Preparation Course Week 7