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Multiculturalism is another huge factor which changed Canada and became part of its identity. Multiculturalism can be referred to as, “ an ideological aspiration celebrating diversity”(Hyman, Meinhard & Shields, 2011, pg.3). Globalization played a huge role in establishing Canada as a sovereign multicultural state. Canada can be considered to be cultural mosaic as it is home to variety of cultures and religions from across the globe. However, colonization of Canada resulted in formation of a…

The naming of William, Zachariah 's first son is how Zachariah would honour the man who had been good to him as a slave and to the man who had set him free. Zachariah had only the best of intents and hopes in giving William the middle name Ernest. He would name the rest of his sons after himself (as a second name only as was the Watts tradition), Annabella 's father, her grandfather and John Patterson but most importantly after all (with one exception) of William Watts brothers, Zachariah 's…

His significant tombstone, in which indicates he is buried with his son Alfred claims he drowned and the body never found on October 4, 1882. However, he appears in the 1891 census! Could it be the tombstone should have 1892 instead? And then there is the other story about how he died — by being killed by a bear north of Parry Sound resulting in naming Killbear Park after the bear. (The naming of this park, from Killbear Point, is more likely named from the Objiwe Mukwa-Nayosh meaning 'Bear…

New France was the first major French settlement in what is now the country of Canada. Prior to French settlement in the early 17th century, various aboriginals tribes lived in the region for millenniums. The encounter between the French and the aboriginals during the establishment and development of New France affected the aboriginal population in several ways. In the following, the establishment, government, trade, and the following developments of New France will be described with specific…

On January 17th and 18th 2015, Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner sexual assaulted an unconscious woman near a fraternity house. Brock Turner was drunk from a party when he got arrested at the night of the event. During his trial, Dan A. Turner, the father of Brock Tuner, wrote a letter to the judge name Aaron Persky about his son. The letter explains how his son is handling the difficult situations at home after the event occurred. The father blames Brock’s mistake on drinking and…

Conscription: The Double-edged System in Canada During World War I In the 16th century, Canada is a colony of British Empire, which is also the first North American English dominion. During the period of World War I, Canada is brought into the war by British Empire as a member of the Allied Powers. Prime Minister Borden has published a military system, The Military Service Act, 1917, on June 11 1917. This system illustrates that “all male British subjects between the ages of 20 and 45 liable for…

The pride for one's nation varies from region to region within Canada, as it does in most countries. The difference in Canada is the high level of nationalism felt for one’s province over one's nation. Quebec is a very good example of this. Quebec has always had a strong sense of nationalism since the founding of the state of Canada. Quebec has always been the odd one out among the provinces, being the largest majority french speaking province within Canada. The Quebec nationalist does not…

Chapter 6 Vocab: 1. Samuel de Champlain - French explorer who established Quebec on the St. Lawrence River area and became known as the "Father of New France" 2. Huguenots - French Protestants who received limited toleration from the Edict of Nantes 3. coureurs de bois - French beaver hunters and fur traders who were often of mixed Amerindian heritage 4. voyageurs - French-Canadian fur traders and beaver hunters who often recruited Indians 5. Albany Congress - Inter-colonial congress called in…

Here Begins The Chronicles of Euronea or the Eurondainwe as a part of all the accounts of Euronea in its libraries Prologue As far as sight may see from the north-eastern coast to the south there stretched a great wall. A majestic and breathtaking sight it was, and the wall was lined and dotted by red torch-light, shining from the wall noticible from miles away and yonder, on both land and sea, gaudily outlined in the night where shining silver-white rays rain upon and towards the…

Winter in Canada is known to be atrocious and arduous. In fact, students tend to seek help whenever winter strikes by harvesting tips from various sources to survive and enjoy the season. Numerous instructions converge towards three main points that will indeed benefit students during the winter: wearing the appropriate clothes, managing a smart and strategic living approach, and enjoying the season through winter activities. Different activities are obligatory to survive the Canadian winter…