...Canadian What does it really mean to be Canadian? People have numerous statements to define themselves "Canadian". Many individuals would recognise themselves as Canadian citizens simply because they were born in Canada. In fact, it is sometimes the occasion that even people from different races may tell you that they are "just" or "100%" Canadian, when you ask their background. On the other hand, it is somewhat important to look at some general stereotypes of Canadians such as living in igloos (Eskimos), hating wars (i.e. peacekeeping), loving hockey, eating at Tim Horton's, wearing fur hats, and having "free" healthcare. Of course, most of these stereotypes are frivolous and fallacious while some others are tolerable merely to extent. Nonetheless, some people in different countries of the world, especially the U.S, apparently choose to think of them as the main characteristics of Canadian people. When it comes to peacekeeping, most Canadians would think of Lester B. Pearson's actions for Canada, like establishing the United Nation Emergency Force, for solving the Suez Crisis, and the Policy of Bilingualism in Canada. Pearson's eloquent speech illustrates the peacekeeping nature exists in Canadians, particularly when he declares "I am grateful for the opportunities I have been given to participate in that work as a representative of my country, Canada, whose people have, I think, shown their devotion to peace." I remember the first day I set foot into Canada, on September...
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...hard, have a good relationship, can’t be a reliable person, can’t get respect from people and love. It means my every key values are related to each other. I have learned these values from Korea and Canada. As you know I lived in Korea for my whole life. Korea is a kind of strict country opposed to Canada. My school and my family have told me to respect people. Such as younger people have to bend forward to greet to older people, or younger people can’t call name to older people. But Canada is different as Korea. We don’t have bend forward to people when we say hello to older people and we say someone’ name when we call someone. It doesn’t mean Canadians are rude. It is just a culture difference. So what I want to say is I have known that the meaning of respect is different between Korea and Canada. For example, open the door for someone who is coming behind me, or say (thank you, sorry, you are welcome and excuse me) are respect for Canada. I think being nice to people influences me the most. I always try to be nice to people. As I said I want to have a good relationship, get respect from people and love. So for example I usually opening the door for people, waiting for people in elevator, and saying (thank you, sorry, you are welcome and excuse me) when I do something. I don’t think I have any negative influences. Whatever I do in future all of my values will be affecting me. I think all of them are important for my future career job. For example, I need to work hard if I want...
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...What is your understanding of a Canadian Identity? When you first entered Canada and now, has it changed? Canadian Identity is someone that can be identified as a Canadian. To be a Canadian there are different ways that you could identify yourself as a Canadian whether as an immigrant who became a citizen or Canadian born. Before I came in here I was expected to be a citizen as I was a “highly skilled worker” and entered here with my Public Relations, and came knowing already that Canada was the best place to live in the world, not America. I came with high expectations and with the mindset of living a better life which of course we are all living now. So in a recall, identity gives you the rights as a citizen and causes national pride for...
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...Until the present moment, I did not miss any classes and only on March 1, 2016, I came three minutes late on the break time into the class. Briefly, in my learnings about the roles and functions of Global Affairs Canada, Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade, Enterprise Toronto, Export Development Canada - EDC, Trade Facilitation Office - TFO, Canadian Manufactures & Exporters - CME, Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters - IE Canada, and bilateral trade organizations, I can summarize that they are the principal agents to foment and to regulate business to import and export goods and services between Canada and countries that are interested in, especially in countries that are in growth,...
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...city in the world. Today, this can be said for the entire Greater Toronto Area. In diverse communities, culture really becomes the driving force of the community. As such, the culture that each student brings with them to Canada will and does have a great impact on how they function within a school setting. Effective teaching requires knowledge of the past and present experiences and perceptions of learners. It is also important for an educator to identify with and understand whatever ethno-cultural, faith, sub-cultural, national, socio-economic or other group or individual at their school to be able to effectively teach them. Therefore, as part of this assignment, I...
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...or a “new world”. This settlement was an important characteristic of colonialism in the 19th century. In the development of the course settler colonies especially European settlers affected the live of First Nations Women in Canada, in terms of their culture, lifestyle, family organization, and religion. European colonies devaluated native population with regulations like the Indian Act. DIFFICULT KNOWLEDGE Knowledge that often challenges the dominant ideology, which is difficult to accept and we reject it and its source, or we embrace it without a critical evaluation. DIASPORA Comes from the Greek term “diasperin”, Used to refer to any ethnic population forced or induced to leave their original homelands. Also people who leave their homelands to find work or search for asylum. An example of diaspora in the topics cover in the course is the high amount of Chinese population who came to Canada to work. They weren’t forced, rather they chose to start a new life in a new place. Also, during WWII, the boats of Jewish who came to Canada looking for asylum. This term have helped me gaining knowledge about the migration of different ethnic population to Canada during the 19th and 20th century. THERE IS NOTHING OBJECTIVE ABOUT OBJECIVITY Objectivity means to have a neutral position in a specific topic or issue. Been objective is not possible because any ideology or thought always have a defined side or position that contradicts other. DOMINANT IDEOLOGY Set of interrelated beliefs...
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...learned is to be always be thankful of what you have and not take them for granted. Unfortunately, many people include myself; tend not to appreciate what we have until we lost it. Then later, there might come moments when we learn that what we have lost. There is nothing we can do to make it same as before. It’s like paper once its crushed it can never be the same like before. Its same with the life, there are always little accidents in lives and leaves big damages on our life. Which are some can never be fully repaired but there we always learned some important lessons in life. I didn’t experience till I had to leave my grandparents and go immigrant in Canada. I wasn’t there and when they passed away. I had never got chance to apologize to my mistake and tell them how much they mean in my life. My grandparents watched me growing up and took care of me when I was little girl because my parents were away in Canada for work. The people those mean to me everything and take care of my whole life all alone. Where in that age their children’s should be taking care of them. They loved me so much that they would do anything for me, but I didn’t realize this till I had leave them all alone and go to live another place. Being the only adult at home, my grandmother had to do all the household work and take care of me at the same time. Everyday after school, my grandfather would wait for me at doorway and ask me how was my day went, and ask me what I wanted to eat for lunch. My grandmother...
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...My Second Christmas in Canada is a Christmas Gift! “I think that only the one option and the best option for you is to minister in Canada”. I remember this sentence very well, when I heard it for the first time. It was during one of those beautiful and sunny days of April in Vienna that changed my life like it was yesterday. I mean, how could I forget it? I remember different feelings (that were) present in my mind that red-letter day. When I was picking up my phone to call the Provincial of the Polish Province, I felt little bit afraid but most of all excited. My dream to work somewhere in English speaking country had been growing for a long time. I was praying and asking God whether it was His will for my priestly life. I spoke to many...
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...changeable or dynamic, depending on times, people influences etcetera, I would agree with Edward Burnett Tylor that traditions and/or customs are a part of the culture, not necessarily what should be defining the culture (Sir Edward Burnett Tylor, 2004) therefore it would perhaps more correct to look at the countries unique customs. In this essay I shall analyze what is considered to be the Swedish culture as clearer defined under Identifying and Explaining my Roots culture and get more in depth of the differences or even possible similarities of each nation, Sweden and Canada. I shall also try to show as to why internationally Swedes is associated with brand names such as IKEA and VOLVO and why it is that these household names are a part of the Swedish culture Throughout the analyze I shall get insight if there are any Swedish holidays I would like to see implemented in Canada, and/or is there any Canadian holidays I felt that I missed throughout my years in Sweden? Is there any group or maybe a special gathering for Swedish immigrants in Toronto? How has the years in Sweden affected my possibility to adapt in Canada? Am I required to assimilate by means of giving up my Swedish identity and culture in order to fit in? What is the lifestyle of, and how are people from Sweden adapting in Canada? What are the stereotypes Swedish people have of Canadians and vice versa, and is it founded? Is it necessary to assimilate or can one live with both diversities side by side and integrated...
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...Is Canada a nation? A nation is a group of people that have similar beliefs, values and common in language. However, it can also refer to people who share a common territory and government. As we know Canada is a nation famous for its tolerance for different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. In facts, all the Canadians are treated the same with the same respect, even we are described as a nation of immigrants. Moreover, most of the citizens believe that Canada is a civic nation. However, some of them are certainly think Canada is a country. What makes a country as a nation? Is Canada also a nation? First of all, citizen one believes that Canada is a nation. Although, most of people think that Canada is as a civic nation which as an association of people who identify themselves as belonging to the nation, who have equal and shared political rights, and allegiance to similar political procedures. As she saying, we may not all look the same, share the same cultural traditions, and the linguistic nation is different. However, as Canadians, we are certainly share beliefs and values. We also have freedom of speech, free and fair elections, and freedom of peace assembly. This means, people have a right to say what they want, the right to vote and freedom to join an association. To me, I agree with a person one’s opinion. In facts, we are from many various backgrounds, but we all desired to become Canadians, to make a better life with a democratic, peaceful and tolerant society. This...
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...3 things that I need to survive in life are, great place to live, basketball and family. Family is an essential part of life. Families provide all members with security. When hurt or ‘in trouble we tend to turn to our family for comfort and support. For me family will always be their for you through thick and thin, famous or not. One quote from the book Tuesdays with Morrie is This is part of what a family is about, not just love. It's knowing that your family will be there watching out for you. Nothing else will give you that. Not money. Not fame. Not work.” To me this means that The love and excitement that we receive from our family cannot compare to money and fame, All that glitz and glamour. Basketball for me is everything. Love, joy, excitement, and pleasure. "The game of basketball has been everything to me. My place of refuge, place I've always gone where I needed comfort and peace. It's been the site of intense pain and the most intense feelings of joy and satisfaction. It's a relationship that has evolved over time, given me the greatest respect and love for the game." The Basketball court is honestly the only place I have to get all my anger or frustrations out. For me living here in Canada is a blessing, I have so much freedom and my own rights. I know Other countries such as Libya, and Iraq don’t have any freedom or...
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...N01185523 As humans we are all innately different. Our differences stem from cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, race, gender, but sometimes from something as fundamental as personality. As such we are always defining what is considered to be “normal” in every aspect of our lives. The definition of normal as it relates to any one category is subjective and varies from individual to individual. That being said, I believe that sometimes in our quest to be “normal” an individual may conform to a group’s widely accepted standard, as a result forfeiting or losing a unique aspect of his or her identity (which sometimes could be a relative cultural practice). I believe for us to achieve total tolerance and acceptance as a society, while maintaining our diversity we must expand our definitions of normal repeatedly as the composition of our society changes with time and we as people evolve. As I was once a newly arrived Immigrant I know how hard the culture shock can be when someone first sets foot in Canada. Coming from the Middle East to Canada it was such a culture shock for me because I’m coming from a country in which the women & men have prescribed national attire when in public. This image uniting the exterior appearance of everyone, in itself sets a definition of what I’m accustomed to be normal public attire. Furthermore, women rely heavily on men in their families for transportation, travel, marriage and general legal identity of a woman is unfortunately highly dependent on the...
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...Ask Me No Questions Imagery: “We keep driving even as snowflakes clump up on the wipers… coconut flakes, mom jokes” As the author explained the snowflakes falling from the sky i could imagine coconut flakes falling and clumping to the windshield. I could picture the windows and windshield being almost completely covered with snow making it hard to see where they are going. I could imagine Nadria’s mother making light of a difficult situation of trying of travel to canada by bringing up a sweet treat; one of Nadrias favorite thing. “Im dreaming about sitting by a river and a boat knocking up against wood. Thud, thud, thud, faster, louder...” In this quote from the book Nadira is hoping that the bangs on her door weren't officers but instead a boat knocking up against wood in a river. This quote made me think of being near a river watching the...
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...acne drug 1. Define: What is article about? This article talks about Canada’s program that aims to prevent pregnancy in women who use Accutane, a powerful acne drug, and how it is not effective. Accutane, or Isotretinion, is a drug used for acne treatments, and can severely harm a fetus, causing craniofacial, cardiac, and central nervous system defects as well as the likelihood of a miscarriage or medical termination. I study has shown that 30-50% of the women who are on the drug do not comply with the program’s requirements. In order to prevent fetal risk from the drug, the article says that Canada is using pregnancy termination rather than pregnancy prevention. This means that not all the doctors are sticking closely to the guidelines to prevent pregnancy during acne treatment. The Canadian program recommends an informed written consent, two negative pregnancy tests before beginning treatment, and the use of two reliable birth control methods during treatment. Studies have shown that many woman were still getting pregnant while on the drug and many weren’t even taking birth control. 2. Analyze: Discuss salient ideas or points. What impact do you think this news has or will have on you or the world we live in? The main idea here is that it is extremely dangerous for a fetus when a mother is pregnant and taking acne medication at the same time. There are regulations in Canada about taking these pills and many tests that are suppose to me done before prescribing these...
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...When I applied for the diversity scholarship, I did it under the broader understanding of what diversity means to me. I believe true diversity includes race, religion, marital status, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation and importantly to me… age. As I later discovered, a broad definition similar to this had already been established by the diversity commission. It has been an honor and privilege working with the commission and I wish you the best in continuing to meet the ever changing diversity needs of the university and the surrounding community. Take care and God bless! Sincerely in warm regards, Question: What does the word ‘diversity’ mean to you? Large group session/personal reflection exercise Introduction This report contains the ideas, knowledge and insight that took place over a three and a half day session in Sackville, New Brunswick. The Youth For Diversity Project, aims to bring approximately 25 youth together in one arena to discuss, debate and create ideas and plans around the issue of diversity. Half of the session was spent looking at the individual and group definitions of diversity, with sessions that included both reflective and group exercises. Small groups were formed to further flesh out concepts around diversity—racism, ageism, sexual orientation, access to resources, etc.—to further understand the impact that diversity has had on us and those around us. To add to these sessions, four guest speakers were invited...
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