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Canada 101
- 1. Canada 101Canada 101 STUDY CANADA Summer Institute for K-12 Educators Tina Storer, David Rossiter and Nadine Fabbi Program Co-Directors Presented at the Sheraton Hotel - Seattle, WA - June 27, 2016
- 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” Commercial“I am Canadian” Commercial httphttp://://vimeo.com/26274869vimeo.com/26274869
- 3. LookingLooking beyondbeyond stereotypes isstereotypes is important…important… NB: The infographic above was created byNB: The infographic above was created by Vancouver-area resident Kirstin Hallett, aVancouver-area resident Kirstin Hallett, a marketing professional/graphic designermarketing professional/graphic designer (and former public relations rep), originally(and former public relations rep), originally from Johannesburg, South Africa.from Johannesburg, South Africa.
- 4. Do you recognize Canada’s cultural impact?Do you recognize Canada’s cultural impact?
- 5. Sometimes / sometimes not….Sometimes / sometimes not….
- 6. And folks don’t always get it right….And folks don’t always get it right…. Made in the U.S.A.: The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, OH
- 7. 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!
- 8. 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.
- 9. JustJust howhow big is Canada?big is Canada? World map Victoria to St. John’s = St. John’s to Moscow Toronto to Ellesmere Is. = Toronto to Bogotá, Colombia
- 10. Canada has 10 Provinces and 3 TerritoriesCanada has 10 Provinces and 3 Territories
- 11. and six time zones.and six time zones.
- 13. The Basics:The Basics: We Share the PastWe Share the 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 (Am. Revolution, War of 1812, Am. Civil War)(Am. Revolution, War of 1812, Am. 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. and the Presentand the Present
- 15. 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 Parliament US Congress
- 16. have a Head of Government who appointshave a Head of Government who appoints members to his Cabinetmembers to his Cabinet (e.g.: Secretary of Defense /(e.g.: Secretary of Defense / Minister of Defense)Minister of Defense) President Prime Minister Barack Obama Justin Trudeau BUTBUT……
- 17. Canada is also very different because it...Canada is also very different because it... is a member of the British Commonwealth;is a member of the British Commonwealth; is a Constitutional Monarchy with Queen as head of state;is a Constitutional Monarchy with Queen as head of state; has a Governor General who represents the Queen;has a Governor General who represents the Queen; has a Parliamentary form of government.has a Parliamentary form of government. Her Majesty, the Queen, Elizabeth II His Excellency, the Right Honourable David Johnston
- 18. Though “Children of a Common Mother”, theThough “Children of a Common Mother”, the national mottos show key differences:national mottos show key differences: U.S.: “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”U.S.: “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Liberal democracyLiberal democracy Canada: “Peace, order and good government.”Canada: “Peace, order and good government.” Social democracySocial democracy
- 19. Other Differences?Other Differences? 56% of Canadians have passports56% of Canadians have passports Interesting flavor preferencesInteresting flavor preferences Currency - Upward mobilityCurrency - Upward mobility A taste for ironic humorA taste for ironic humor Several highly-ranked liveable citiesSeveral highly-ranked liveable cities ForbesForbes’ best country to do business’ best country to do business Universal health care, gay rights, social benefitsUniversal health care, gay rights, social benefits
- 20. In 2010, Tom Brokaw explained why Canada isIn 2010, Tom Brokaw explained why Canada is (or should be) important to Americans(or should be) important to Americans http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV_041oYDjg
- 21. 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
- Stereotypes of Canadian Identity----Molson Beer “The Rant” How do Canadians define themselves in the eyes of the world- beyond stereotypes and the label “nice” How is Canadian Culture defined? Questions as Canada approaches its 150th birthday (reference article reading).
- “Je me souviens” or “I remember” refers to the Conquest of New France in 1759. [Sidenote: 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.]
- Who can you name? (Row One) William Shatner, Jim Carrey, Justin Beiber, Ryan Reynolds, Keanu Reeves (Row 2) Matthew Perry, Celine Dion, Ryan Gosling, Sandra O, Alanis Morissette (Row 3) Pamela Anderson, Avril Lavigne, Mike Meyer, Nathan Fillion.
- Notice that the outline of the map of the U.S. has incorporated eastern Canada above Maine. It now includes New Brunswick and Nova Scotia!
- The symbols of Canada. – Beaver chosen in 1975 - Eagles 1782 O Canada - 1980 Maple Leaf linked to Canada’s history since the 1700s- (In 1860 it was incorporated in the military sign, the one cent coin had the maple leaf, and during WWII maple leaf was a symbol for Canadian expeditionary corps. Federally bilingual country. Provinces/Territories also have language rules. New Brunswick is only bilingual French/English province. Quebec is unilingually French….. Coat of arms reflects French – English duality, etc. The shield was divided into four quarters, with the first three being identical to those in the British Arms: Gules, three lions passant guardant Or, for England; Or, a lion rampant within a double tressure flory-counter-flory all Gules, for Scotland; and Azure, a harp Or stringed Argent, for Ireland. Although these quarters appear in the British arms to represent the fact that these nations are part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, their appearance in the Canadian Arms is meant to represent the fact that these are three of the founding peoples of Canada. The fourth quarter, Azure, three fleurs-de-lys or, of course represents Royal France, thus symbolizing the foundation of Canada by France. At top is the crown, representing the Monarchy, and, at bottom, is a bed of the floral emblems of the four founding nations: the English rose, the Scottish thistle, the Irish shamrock, and the French lily. The motto means "From Sea to Sea", and is taken from Psalm 72: "He shall have dominion from sea to sea".
- 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.
- Top-Bottom Left Row: Oil and pipeline issues – Softwood lumber issues - Livestock issues Middle Row: Border issues – Peacekeeping v. Military support Right Row: Alternative Energy solutions = Coal and Gas issues v. Carbon sequestration
- A person becomes PM by being leader for the political party with the greatest number of seats in the House of Commons. Unlike the US President, who is elected directly by the people at large (through the electoral College), the PM is elected only by voters in his own district, like all other members of the House of Commons. The PM is required to call an election at least once every 5 years, and may decide when to do so within that time limit. He 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 govt department (Foreign Affairs, Finance, Justice, Labour) -In the US, their counterparts are Cabinet secretaries who are appointed by the President (but do not come form the legislature).
- - 37% of Americans have passports. / Poutine and multiple unusually flavored chips, chocolate bars, doughnuts, less/more sugar in foods / Currency is polymer now – Loonies and Toonies are poprular – no pennies + If you are born into the poorest 10 per cent, your odds of making it to the richest 10 per cent are considerably better in Canada than in the US / Many famous comics are Canadians eg Bob and Doug McKenzie / Trailor Park Boys / Ranked 4, 14, and 15. Most liveable US city is #33 / Tommy Douglas voted most important person of the millenium in Canada + Maternity leave, for example, can last up to a full year with partial salary + Since 2005, the LGVBT community can marry and adopt.