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The seven-year war is significant to the Canada we know today. It was a war that was led from Britain and France to gain more territory.This event is important to Canadian Identity and History, because the war provided Britain enormous territorial gains in North America. If the British had not conquered France’s North American colonies then it would not have made North America entirely British. France’s loss of power would also lead to the event of the American Revolution in 1775. -
The Royal Proclamation was a document that was established and issued by King George III on October 7, 1763. It was to set core elements of the relationship between the crown and First Nations. The British Monarch would have the power to buy and sell Indigenous land. The proclamation also was an attempt to assimilate the French. This event was not the best look for Canadian history. The attempt of assimilating weakened French power and it also laid some foundations for the treaty-making process. -
Lord Durham had written a report after he was sent to investigate the causes of a rebellion in 1837-38 in British N.A. In the report Durham believed that the problem was the French in lower Canada and had recommended assimilation in uniting the Canadas allowing English speaking to dominate. His report led to many changes to Canada; it united the two Canadas into a single colony, democracy and he would also become a loathed figure among French Canadians. -
In 1875 Canada’s Geological Survey discovered the presence of a black gooey substance in Alberta. And this was the start and turning point to Canadian identity as we are also known for our oil sands. The oilsands would have huge impacts on Canada’s economy and political landscape. The founding of the oil sands had secured a stable economy for the 20th century in Canada. -
The Indian Act was a law the federal government used to administer Indian status, First Nations governments, and management of Reserves. Residential schools were also opened and used for many years to assimilate the Indigenous culture. This dark part in Canada’s history would claim many lives and destroy culture. It affects the identity as we have orange shirt day, are taught about it in school and we have truth and reconciliation all in Canada to recognize Canada’s past actions. -
Canada’s involvement in World War 1, Canada was sent to war from Britain. When the Canadian soldiers entered the battle they helped towards a limited gain but at a high cost. But when they went to go fight at Vimy Ridge it was terrible and seemed impossible but they did not give up and in five days they took Vimy Ridge. This is very important in Canadian history and identity, we take a lot of pride and give thanks to the soldiers who fought for our Country and its freedom in the First World War. -
The famous five were five influential female figures in Canadian history. The five had protested for equal opportunities for women that men had in 1927. They believed that “persons” meant women too; the Britain’s Privy Council (the highest court at the time) declared “persons” did include women too. And this victory was why they were known. This is significant to Canada’s identity because it contributed to human rights and the development of women's rights in Canada. -
During the second WW, Canadians defended and fought in the Battle of Britain, North Africa, Italy and the Normandy Invasion. 1.1 million plus Canadian men and women served in the war to fight for our Country. This event had held Canada and its soldiers high in praise because they helped defend peace and freedom, it forged lasting bonds between the Netherlands because of Canada's help. The war also helped Canada’s economy after the Great Depression. -
When diplomacy failed France, Britain and Israel plotted an attack with informing NATO.When Nasser did not retreat Britain and France began bombing the Canal zone.Canada became a Peacemaker in the narrative of what happened in the Suez Crisis. They had to try and make peace without damaging relations with the US, and risking a wider war. Canada was successful in de-escalating the situation proud moment for Canada and Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson who would later win a prize for the success. -
The White Paper on Aboriginal Rights was a Canadian government policy document released in 1969 that proposed to abolish Indian status, eliminate the Indian Act, and assimilate First Nations people into Canadian society. It was met with widespread opposition from Indigenous peoples and was never implemented. This made the indigenous see Canada in shame for everything they have done to them and Canada's continuous attempt to assimilate is seen in shame. -
Bill 101 was a law for Quebec that makes French the
language of legislation and the courts, administration, work, and business as well as education. They had to replace incidents in the bill that forced english-speaking and immigrants to learn French so they would still be able to continue their studies in English. The event shows the Francophone identity of Canada fight back for rights with Bill 101 allowing them to lawfully use their Language freely. -
The Charter of Rights and Freedom was a landmark document in Canadian history. It would gain independence from Britain and would establish the rights and freedoms we know today. The long and lengthy difficult process made all the difference for us today. Towards our Canadian identity the Charter of rights makes Canada but the event also stirred some Quebec nationalists with resentment to linger with some problems they had with the situation. -
We are a bilingual country of English and French that makes Canada it is covered in our history and now with french immersion classes and English classes. It is our beautiful Rocky Mountains to the beautiful coasts of the west and east. Our indigenous people who were here before us whose traditions we try to honour and carry on for generations. Our Canadian identity we honour when we rise for O’ Canada, Canada is multicultural and open to everyone and accepting cause we together are Canada.