Who we are Flashcards
What is Canada known as around the world?
A strong and free country
Who has the only and oldest constitutional monarchy in North America?
Canada
What do our institutions uphold and is the key phrase int Canada’s original constitutional document in 1867?
A commitment to Peace, Order and Good government
What is Canada’s original constitutional document called and what year?
The British North American Act in 1867
What have poets and songwriters hailed Canada as?
The Great Dominion
Who are the three founding peoples of Canada?
The Aboriginals, French and British
Who first guaranteed territorial rights through Royal proclamation and what year?
King George III in 1763 and he also established the basis for negotiating treaties with new comers
What time period did the federal government place many aboriginal children in residential schools?
1800s until 1980s
What year did Ottawa/govt. apologize to the former students?
2008
What are the 3 distinct groups of Aboriginal people?
First Nations/Indians, Metis and Inuit
When was the term First Nations used?
1970s and they live on reserves and some are in urban spaces
Who are the Inuit?
Inuit means the people and they live in Arctic regions. They speak Inuktitut
Who are the Metis?
They come from a mix of European and Aboriginal descent. They speak Michif and some speak French and English. They can be found in Prairie regions
Who is John Bucan?
The 15th governor general of Canada, he is the first Baron Tweedsmiur and he felt people should retain their individuality
How many Anglophone and Francophone are there in Canada?
18 mill anglo, 7 mill franco in QC and 1mill Franco in MB, ON and NB
