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Jun 1, 1010
First Unofficial Scotsmen
Two scottish slaves were taken on an expidition to Canada by a viking prince. They were the first in the party to go ashore. -
Migration Starts
700+ years later, a steady flow of Scottish people started to immigrate to Canada, settling on the east coast. -
Robert Borden declares war for Canada
On August 4th, 1914, Canada declared war as a result of Britain declaring war ealier that same day. This is important today because we still have strong ties with Britain, espacilly in the government. This is important to my family because my mom's side is Scottish and they enjoy seeing their home cultures and influences here. When something pops up on the news relating to this I always get to hear a great story from my grandfather. -
Residential School
The Indian act in 1920 called for all first nations children between ages 7-15 to go to residential schools. The schools were designed to beat the indian out of the generation, and it was one of Canada's darkest moments.This is important to my family and I because we recognize that first nations shaped the country that we live in today and we always thank them. -
Hockey Night in Canada
In 1931, Hockey Night In Canada broadcasted Toronto Maple Leaf games every Saturday night over the radio. This quickly became a big part of being a Canadian. This is important to my family and I because we routinely watch hockey night in Canada, since it has been broadcasted on TV for decades. I always enjoy my time watching hockey and I treasure those family moments. -
Great Grandparents got married
My great grandparents, Alexander and Caroline get married, 10 years before they have my Grandmother. -
Grandmother was born
My lovely grandmother Caroline was born in Glasgow, Scotland. She was born during WW2, but was too young to remember anything about it. -
Moving Day
The day my grandparents arrived in Canada with my mom and uncle. Landing in pearson with no one to greet them, the went to their house they had already purchased. -
I was born
The best gift to the world possible -
Gander, Newfoundland
On 9/11, approx. 60-80 passenger planes landed in the small town of Gander, NFLD, pop. 10000. The residents of Gander took care of the stranded strangers generously for three days, showing that Canadians have almost always been a helping hand. -
Great Grandfather passed away
I only met him a couple times when I was younger, and my mom travelled all the way to Scotland to see him before he died. -
Canadian Troops are coming home from Afganistan
In 2011, Defense minister Peter Mckay announced that all Afghanistan troops are making their way home. After 10 years of fighting in Afghanistan, the mission no longer needed they're services and we had enough fighting. All my close family friends who went on tour will be coming back, and I will thank them dearly because I know the significance of their service and efforts -
Present Day
Today there are approx. 4,714,970 Scottish Canadians in Canada, 15% of the population. 2 000 000 are settled in Ontario -
Reflection
The Canadian Identity to me is all about being proud that you are Canadian. You have to take pride in the country we live in, especially when you travel and somebody asks you where you are from. You also should be knowledgeable about Canadian affairs and recent events, and to always be on top of how your country is doing in the world. Last but not least, you have to be nice. The world has a stereotype for Canadians that we are all nice people with good manners, and we should be. I think I fit in
