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Nov 18, 1500
The First Occupants
1500-1608
-Respect for elders
-Traditions
-Freedom of action (no written laws, no personal property)
-Myths and legends
-Oral tradition -
Nov 18, 1500
Animism
Animism is the current of thought that the Natives believed in. It was their way of thinking, and is defined by:
-The belief that all living things (including plants) have a soul
-The respect of nature and their surroundings -
Nov 18, 1500
Shamanism
Shaman: Man who heals others, priest, medicine man -
Period: Nov 18, 1500 to
Culture and Current of Thought
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French Regime
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Implementation of the Royal Government
Monopoly of the companies system was not working, therefore the King Louis the 14th implemented the Royal Goverment, which on top of the king having absolute power, he...
-has control over the Church
-oversees all cultural events -
Catholicism
(Apparent during the entire French Regime)
The influence of the Catholic religion on the culture. Very powerful- you did what the church wanted otherwise you were excommunicated -
Religion
(Took place during the entire French Regime)
The Clergy was everywhere, they were in charge of the schools aswell as the hospitals. Also in charge of community work, and helping the needy. Money to make this all happen came from the church tax called the tithe. Most people were extremely religious; it was central to their lives. -
Life in New France
The habitants had hard working, happy lives, caring for crops, making clothes, fixing tools, and preparing for winter. New France was not really developing, therefore settlers took care of themselves. There was not as much of a difference in social classes, compared to France, where there was an extreme between rich and poor. -
Canadiens
The people of New France were very autonomous, therefore they started to form a distinct set of people we call Canadiens. This was because of their distance from the King, which gave them more freedom. They kept their french traditions, but picked up Canadien ones along the way. -
British Regime
1760-1867 -
Liberalism
Current of thought expressing the freedom of the individual. Diffusion of ideas by newspapers, the media... -
Ultramontanism
The favouring of the power of the pope. Way of thinking in which you must obey the church completely, and the church has an influence in all spheres of life (social, political, cultural...) -
Anticlericalism
Opposed to ultramontanism; he thought that the church should not have an influence of public activities. -
Imperialism
The loyalty to the mother country and their rule on their colony. Ex: Britain to Canada. -
The How the government functions
Constitutional Monarchy, meaning, the Queen and the Governor General have the symbolic power. Parliamentary Democarcy means that the laws must be passed through the parliament. There are three levels of government: federal, provincial and municipal. Each of these levels all have an executive (makes decisions about administration), legislative (makes or amends laws and imposes tax), and judicial (ensures laws are applied). -
Contemporary Period
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Capitalism
An economic system in which wealth is made by private individuals or corporations -
Socialism
Opposite of capitalism, a social organization in which the capital, land... is distributed to a community as a whole. -
Agriculturalism
The mindset that living in the country is superior to lining in the city. The clergy supports this way of thinking, it is very traditional and conservative. -
Nationalismes
One's devotion to it's own country or nation. Ex: In Quebec there is French-Canadian nationalism and English-Canadian nationalism. -
Laicism
When the church does not have control over society. -
Fascism
The idea that one individual should control an entire country, ex: Adolf Hitler. -
Feminism
The wanting of equal rights for both men and women. Back when women didn't have many rights, most of them were having up to 10 kids. If they didn't want to, their only choice was to be a nun. During world war 1, femals had more rights because the men were at war. That way, women got to work more jobs and vote in place of their husband. -
Americanism
Emergence of american culture in Canada (dance, music, movies, radio...) thanks to the media. -
Neoliberalism
A new wave of liberalism in which the goverment stays hands-off and let's people deal with their own problems themselves. -
Aboriginalism
Wanting their (Natives) ancestral rights and a recognition of their aboriginal identity.
