This document provides an overview and introduction to Canada for American educators. It begins by asking what students typically know about Canada, such as that it is north of the US, associated with hockey, polar bears/igloos, and long cold winters. It then discusses what it means to be Canadian and presents some familiar national symbols of Canada like the maple leaf flag. The document provides basic facts about Canada's geography, noting that it is the 2nd largest country by size and has a population of about 33.5 million people across 10 provinces and 3 territories. It highlights Ottawa as the capital and discusses Canada and the US sharing a long border and history. The presentation concludes by offering support for American educators to teach more about Canada
1. Canada 101Canada 101
Presented by
Don Alper, Program Director
and
Tina Storer, Program Coordinator
STUDY CANADA Summer Institute for K-12 Educators
Ottawa, ON - July 2, 2012
2. What do students know about Canada?What do students know about Canada?
NorthNorth
HockeyHockey
Polar bears/igloosPolar bears/igloos
Long cold wintersLong cold winters
Maple LeafMaple Leaf
Anne of Green GablesAnne of Green Gables
TotemsTotems
What does it mean to be Canadian?What does it mean to be Canadian?
““I am Canadian” CommercialI am Canadian” Commercial
3.
4. Some of these faces may be familiar…Some of these faces may be familiar…
5. ……and popular culture may be recognizableand popular culture may be recognizable
(or not)(or not)
6. The Basics: National SymbolsThe Basics: National Symbols
National Animal?National Animal?
National Anthem?National Anthem?
National Sport?National Sport?
National Flag?National Flag?
National Crest?National Crest?
National Language(s)?National Language(s)?
Oh Canada!
Hello! / Bonjour!Hello! / Bonjour!
7. The Basics: GeographyThe Basics: Geography
22ndnd
largest countrylargest country (after Russia)(after Russia)
Canada is larger than the US by the size of TexasCanada is larger than the US by the size of Texas
Total population approx. 33.5 millionTotal population approx. 33.5 million
Canada has 1/10Canada has 1/10thth
the US population–approx. 300 million)the US population–approx. 300 million)
10 Provinces, 3 Territories10 Provinces, 3 Territories
National Capital: OttawaNational Capital: Ottawa
Like US states, each province/territory has its ownLike US states, each province/territory has its own
capital as well.capital as well.
8. Just how big is Canada?Just how big is Canada?
World map
Victoria to St. John’s = St. John’s to Moscow
Toronto to Ellesmere Is. = Toronto to Bogotá, Colombia
9. BIG!…and it has six time zones.BIG!…and it has six time zones.
12. The Basics: Our Shared PastThe Basics: Our Shared Past
First PeoplesFirst Peoples
European Exploration and SettlementEuropean Exploration and Settlement
Colonial PastColonial Past
Modern Nations of ImmigrantsModern Nations of Immigrants
Long-standing and Strong Economic TiesLong-standing and Strong Economic Ties
Social Connections – Similar Values and CulturesSocial Connections – Similar Values and Cultures
Nations shaped by WarNations shaped by War (American Revolution, War of 1812 and(American Revolution, War of 1812 and
American Civil War)American Civil War)
Defense PartnersDefense Partners (NORAD, NATO, WW I & II, Korea, Afghanistan)(NORAD, NATO, WW I & II, Korea, Afghanistan)
Unique border security cooperation & joint law enforcementUnique border security cooperation & joint law enforcement
14. The Basics: GovernmentThe Basics: Government
BothBoth Canada and the US…Canada and the US…
are democracies;are democracies;
have a written Constitution;have a written Constitution;
have a Senate; and…have a Senate; and…
Canadian ParliamentUS Congress
15. have a Head of Government whohave a Head of Government who
appoints members to his Cabinetappoints members to his Cabinet
(Secretary of Defense / Minister of Defense)(Secretary of Defense / Minister of Defense)
President Prime Minister
Barack Obama Stephen Harper
BUTBUT……
16. Canada is also very different because it...Canada is also very different because it...
is a Constitutional Monarchy;is a Constitutional Monarchy;
Is a member of the British Commonwealth;Is a member of the British Commonwealth;
has a Parliamentary form of government;has a Parliamentary form of government;
has the Queen as Head of Statehas the Queen as Head of State ((notnot Prime Minister);Prime Minister);
has a Governor General who represents the Queen.has a Governor General who represents the Queen.
Her Majesty, the Queen,
Elizabeth II
17. Also, Canadians vote for political parties inAlso, Canadians vote for political parties in
elections, not for the Prime Minister (“P.M.”).elections, not for the Prime Minister (“P.M.”).
18. Support for Teaching/Learning MoreSupport for Teaching/Learning More
Two US Department of Education-designatedTwo US Department of Education-designated
National Resource Centers on Canada in the USNational Resource Centers on Canada in the US
offer K-12 education outreach support:offer K-12 education outreach support:
1) Pacific Northwest NRC1) Pacific Northwest NRC (WWU and U Washington)(WWU and U Washington)
2) Northeast NRC2) Northeast NRC (U Maine and SUNY Plattsburgh)(U Maine and SUNY Plattsburgh)
Note: “STUDY CANADA” also benefits from an annual Embassy of Canada Grant (DFAIT,
Education Section). Also appreciated are partnerships with the US Embassy in
Ottawa, the US Consulate General in Montréal, the Government of Québec, the
Université du Québec à Montréal, the Canada-America Society of Washington,
Harper Collins Publishers and all exhibitors at the STUDY CANADA Resource Fair.
19. As do Consulates of Canada across the US….As do Consulates of Canada across the US….
20. There isThere is soso much more you will learn this weekmuch more you will learn this week..
Feel free to add to this PowerPoint, as needed,Feel free to add to this PowerPoint, as needed,
for your own classroom use.for your own classroom use.
Please let us know your questions/concernsPlease let us know your questions/concerns
as your knowledge of Canada grows.as your knowledge of Canada grows.
Thank you for your interest in teaching Canada.Thank you for your interest in teaching Canada. Merci!Merci!
Editor's Notes
Jamie- Presentation
Stereotypes
The Canadian Identity----Molson Beer
Olympic Game: How do we Canadian define ourselves in the eyes of the world- beyond stereotypes and the label “nice”
Who are we? What id the Canadian Culture-
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Who can you name?
Mattew Perry, Jim Carrey, Barenaked ladies, Kenu Reeves, Avril Lavigne, Pamela Anderson, Mike Meyer (Austin Power), Justin Bieber, Sandra O`, Alanis Morissette, Daniel Reynolds, Celine Dion, Aidan Christophersen = Anakin Skywalker, Star War, William Shatner = Star Trek, ? , Nelly Furtado, Steve Nash (Basket)
Hayden Christensen=Anakin Skywalker
Steve Nash
Larry Walker
Joe Sake
William Shatner – Star Trek
Mattew Perry
Barenaked ladies
Natalie Furtado
Alanis Morisstte
Terry Fox-
Terrance Stanley "Terry" Fox CC OD, (July 28, 1958 – June 28, 1981) was a Canadian humanitarian, athlete, and cancer research activist. In 1980, with one leg having been amputated, he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Although the spread of his cancer eventually forced him to end his quest after 143 days and 5,373 kilometres (3,339 mi), and ultimately cost him his life, his efforts resulted in a lasting, worldwide legacy. The annual Terry Fox Run, first held in 1981, has grown to involve millions of participants in over 60 countries and is now the world's largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research; over C$500 million has been raised in his name.
Fox was a distance runner and basketball player for his Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, high school and Simon Fraser University. His right leg was amputated in 1977 after he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, though he continued to run using an artificial leg. He also played wheelchair basketball in Vancouver, winning three national championships.
In 1980, he began the Marathon of Hope, a cross-country run to raise money for cancer research. Fox hoped to raise one dollar for each of Canada's 24 million people. He started with little fanfare from St. John's, Newfoundland, in April and ran the equivalent of a full marathon every day. Fox had become a national star by the time he reached Ontario; he made numerous public appearances with businessmen, athletes, and politicians in his efforts to raise money. He was forced to end his run outside of Thunder Bay when the cancer spread to his lungs. His hopes of overcoming the disease and completing his marathon ended when he died nine months later.
Fox was the youngest person ever named a Companion of the Order of Canada. He won the 1980 Lou Marsh Award as the nation's top sportsman and was named Canada's Newsmaker of the Year in both 1980 and 1981. Considered a national hero, he has had many buildings, roads and parks named in his honour across the country.
Florence Nightingale Graham (December 31, 1878 – October 18, 1966), who went by the business name Elizabeth Arden, was a Canadian businesswoman who built a cosmetics empire in the United States. At the peak of her career, she was one of the wealthiest women in the world.
“Je me souviens” or “I
remember” referring to the Conquest of New France in 1759.
Québec history is very much tied to North American history. New
France and the Thirteen Colonies were founded at the same time –
within a year of each other – and yet the Thirteen Colonies had 2
million settlers at the time that Britain conquered New France
while New France had only 60,000 settlers. Those 60,000 are the
ancestors of the 7 million-plus Québécois today since virtually no
more immigrants came from New France after the Conquest.
Today the Québec license plate reads, “Je me souviens” or “I
remember” referring to the Conquest of New France in 1759.
The symbols of Canada. –
Beaver chosen in 1975- Eagles 1782
O Canada proclame hymne national en 1980
Maple Leaf was always liked to Canada history since the 1700’- (1860 incorporated in the military sign-the one cent coin has the maple leaf- During WII maple leaf for the Canadian expeditionary corps -
Federally bilingual
Cote of arm
Only one provice recognize both language
The crust of canada and the symbolsim- Union Jack etc….
Flag of Canada
Symbols of canada book for help
Slide 10:
symbol of BC new slides.
Canadian Population (census 2011: 33,476,688)
US population: (census 2010: 308,745,538)
Canada is 9.22% of US population
Canada uses six primary time zones. From east to west they are Newfoundland Time Zone, Atlantic Time Zone, Eastern Time, Central Time Zone, Mountain Time Zone, and the Pacific Time Zone.
Cf Canada Map given by teachers
Border Security
Beef-Cattle
Energy-alternative
Coal and Gas
Carbon sequestration
A person becom PM by being leadr for the party with the greatest number of seats in the House of Commons.
Unlike the US Presient, whi is elected by th epeople at large (through the electoral College), the pM is elected only by voters in his own district, like all other members of the House odf Commons. The PM is requires to call an election at least once evry 5 years, and may decide when to do so within that time limit.
-The PM selects other elected members from his own party to serve as ministers in the Cabinet.
In Canada:each ministers are at the head of a gvt deprtment (Foreign affairs, Finance, Justice, Labour)
-In US: their counterpart are Cabinet secretaries who are appointed by President(but do not come form the legislature)
Minority government
7 consulates
13 Consulate General across the US
Embassy: WSHDC
Denver covers 4 territories
