Canada 101Canada 101

STUDY CANADA Summer Institute for K-12 Educators

Tina Storer, David Rossiter and Nadine Fabbi Program Co-Directors

Presented at the Sheraton Hotel - Seattle, WA - June 27, 2016

What do students know about Canada?What do students know about Canada?

North North HockeyHockey Polar bears/igloosPolar bears/igloos Long cold wintersLong cold winters Maple LeafMaple Leaf Anne of Green GablesAnne of Green Gables TotemsTotems

What does it mean to be Canadian? What does it mean to be Canadian?

“I am Canadian” Commercialhttp://vimeo.com/26274869

Looking Looking beyondbeyond

stereotypes is stereotypes is important…important…

NB: The infographic above was created by NB: The infographic above was created by Vancouver-area resident Kirstin Hallett, a Vancouver-area resident Kirstin Hallett, a marketing professional/graphic designer marketing professional/graphic designer

(and former public relations rep), originally (and former public relations rep), originally from Johannesburg, South Africa.from Johannesburg, South Africa.

Do you recognize Canada’s cultural impact?Do you recognize Canada’s cultural impact?

Sometimes / sometimes not….Sometimes / sometimes not….

And folks don’t always get it right….And folks don’t always get it right….

Made in the U.S.A.: The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, OH

The Basics: National SymbolsThe Basics: National Symbols

National Animal?National Animal?

National Anthem?National Anthem?

National Sport?National Sport?

National Flag?National Flag?

National Crest?National Crest?

National Language(s)?National Language(s)?

Oh Canada!

Hello! / Bonjour!Hello! / Bonjour!

The Basics: GeographyThe Basics: Geography

22ndnd largest country largest country (after Russia)(after Russia) Canada is larger than the US by the size of TexasCanada is larger than the US by the size of Texas

Total population approx. 33.5 million Total population approx. 33.5 million Canada has 1/10Canada has 1/10thth the US population–approx. 300 million) the US population–approx. 300 million)

10 Provinces, 3 Territories10 Provinces, 3 Territories

National Capital: OttawaNational Capital: Ottawa

Like US states, each province/territory has its own Like US states, each province/territory has its own capital as well.capital as well.

Just Just howhow big is Canada? big is Canada?

World map

Victoria to St. John’s = St. John’s to Moscow

Toronto to Ellesmere Is. = Toronto to Bogotá, Colombia

Canada has 10 Provinces and 3 TerritoriesCanada has 10 Provinces and 3 Territories

and six time zones.and six time zones.

The Basics: The Basics: We Share the PastWe Share the Past

First PeoplesFirst Peoples European exploration and settlementEuropean exploration and settlement Colonial pastColonial past Modern nations of immigrantsModern nations of immigrants Long-standing and strong economic tiesLong-standing and strong economic ties Social connections – Similar values and culturesSocial connections – Similar values and cultures Nations shaped by war Nations shaped by war (Am. Revolution, War of 1812, Am. Civil War)(Am. Revolution, War of 1812, Am. Civil War)

Defense partners Defense partners (NORAD, NATO, WW I & II, Korea, Afghanistan)(NORAD, NATO, WW I & II, Korea, Afghanistan)

Unique border security cooperation & joint law enforcementUnique border security cooperation & joint law enforcement

and the Presentand the Present

The Basics: GovernmentThe Basics: Government

BothBoth Canada and the US… Canada and the US…

are democracies;are democracies;

have a written Constitution;have a written Constitution;

have a Senate; and…have a Senate; and…

Canadian Parliament

US Congress

have a Head of Government who appoints have a Head of Government who appoints members to his Cabinetmembers to his Cabinet (e.g.: Secretary of Defense /(e.g.: Secretary of Defense /

Minister of Defense)Minister of Defense)

President Prime Minister Barack Obama Justin Trudeau

BUTBUT… …

Canada is also very different because it...Canada is also very different because it...is a member of the British Commonwealth;is a member of the British Commonwealth;is a Constitutional Monarchy with Queen as head of state;is a Constitutional Monarchy with Queen as head of state;has a Governor General who represents the Queen;has a Governor General who represents the Queen;has a Parliamentary form of government.has a Parliamentary form of government.

Her Majesty, the Queen, Elizabeth II His Excellency, the Right Honourable David Johnston

Though “Children of a Common Mother”, theThough “Children of a Common Mother”, thenational mottos show key differences:national mottos show key differences:

U.S.: “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”U.S.: “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Liberal democracyLiberal democracy

Canada: “Peace, order and good government.”Canada: “Peace, order and good government.” Social democracySocial democracy

Other Differences?Other Differences?

56% of Canadians have passports56% of Canadians have passports Interesting flavor preferencesInteresting flavor preferences Currency - Upward mobilityCurrency - Upward mobility A taste for ironic humorA taste for ironic humor Several highly-ranked liveable citiesSeveral highly-ranked liveable cities ForbesForbes’ best country to do business’ best country to do business Universal health care, gay rights, social benefitsUniversal health care, gay rights, social benefits

In 2010, Tom Brokaw explained why Canada is In 2010, Tom Brokaw explained why Canada is (or should be) important to Americans(or should be) important to Americans

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV_041oYDjg

There is There is soso much more you will learn this week much more you will learn this week..

Feel free to add to this PowerPoint, as needed, Feel free to add to this PowerPoint, as needed, for your own classroom use.for your own classroom use.

Please let us know your questions/concerns Please let us know your questions/concerns as your knowledge of Canada grows.as your knowledge of Canada grows.

Thank you for your interest in teaching Canada. Thank you for your interest in teaching Canada. Merci!Merci!