terms and definitions Flashcards
First Nations crossed a landbridge from Russia during the ice age.
Beringia Land Bridge
to move to a new location
migration
things that cause people to leave a location
push factor
things that attract people to a new location
pull factors
an official policy that recognizes and supports the many cultural customs of different groups living in Canada.
multiculturalism
the belief that your culture and customs are better than everyone else’s
Ethnocentrism
the belief that all people are not of equal value.
prejudice
unfair treatment because of race, color, religion, etc…
discrimination
someone who chooses to move from one country to another
immigrant
someone who is forced from their home
refugee
a close relative already living in Canada can sponsor relatives
family class
someone fleeing “great personal danger”.
refugee class
these people are assessed based on a point system
independent class
also known as “internal migration” is the movement away from an area.
Outmigration
young educated people who should be the most productive members of society move away. The cost of educating these people is not returned to the area.
brain drain
