canadian identity timeline

By lovelaceava

  • Acadians are exiled from their homes

    Acadians are exiled from their homes
    This occurred during the French and Indian War. The British were the ones to exile Acadians from their homes because they refused to take an oath against the king.

  • Battle on the Plains of Abraham

    Battle on the Plains of Abraham
    This battle aka the battle of Quebec was between the French and the British. This dispute started as a war for supremacy.

  • The Indian Act is first created

    The Indian Act is first created
    This was a document that's purpose was to force the First Nations to lose their land and culture.

  • Battle of Vimy Ridge

    Battle of Vimy Ridge
    During the first world war is when this battle took place. Its a very important event to Canada as it marks the first time Canada fought for king and country's as a distinct national army.

  • Statute of Westminster

    Statute of Westminster
    The Statue of Westminster was a law passed by the British that show cased the independence of Britain.

  • FLQ Crisis during the quiet Revolution

    FLQ Crisis during the quiet Revolution
    The FLQ crisis refers to the kidnapping of Pierre Laporte and James Cross. The FLQ kidnapped these two figures in hopes of achieving independence within Quebec.

  • Adoption of Maple Leaf Flag

    Adoption of Maple Leaf Flag
    The maple leaf flag was made official by Queen Elizabeth in 1965. The maple leaf is used to symbolize Canada, its land and its people.

  • Canada officially became bilingual

    Canada officially became bilingual
    This policy was passed to make sure that the francophones had better treatment language wise.

  • The White Paper on Aboriginal Rights

    The White Paper on Aboriginal Rights
    This was an act where individuals attempted to destroy all previous documents involving First Nation individuals. This included papers such as the Indian Act and several treaties.

  • Canada adopts official multiculturalism

    Canada adopts official multiculturalism
    PM Pierre Trudeau announced that Canada adopts official multiculturalism, stated within the House Of Commons.

  • Bill 101 is passed into law in Quebec

    Bill 101 is passed into law in Quebec
    Bill 101 was specifically made to help preserve the French language. It prohibited English speaking schools so there was room for French speaking schools all throughout the province of Quebec.

  • The Oka Crisis

    The Oka Crisis
    This was a 78 day long crisis which happened between the Mohawk people and the town of Oka. Started as a land dispute and ended with two fatalities.