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Textbook: pg. 20-28Textbook: pg. 20-28

“a belief in nation” “a shared sense of kinship or belonging” “a shared collective consciousness of a collective

identity” “a specific type of political or sociological movement”

Can we put these together into one definition?

Definitions of Nationalism

Factors of Nationalism

Let’s look at each of the 7 factors of nationalism and see how they fit together

Ethnicity includes

factors such as: Ancestry Family ties History & language Cultural ties

Ethnicity is a factor of nationalism because of the shared experiences by people of a common ethnic background

Ethnicity

Some groups that identify themselves on ethnic grounds: Quebecois Africans

To be continued… The Jews

Geography is important because it shapes

nations: Supports life Shapes culture and architecture

Physical land is significant for many people around the world: Canada’s First Nations Jerusalem, for the Jews

Geography

For hundreds of years,

Tibetans were an isolated society – due to the Himalayan mountains They are culturally unique

In 1951, China invaded and Tibet became a new province

Tibetans DO NOT identify themselves as Chinese They are their own unique

nation Hence the Dalai Lama’s fight

to free Tibet from China

Geography Case Study: Tibet

Like other aspects of “nation”, history is

intertwined with the other aspects The best way for me to explain is through an

example Some of Canada’s national beliefs & history:

Bilingualism – Canada was settles by both French and English settlers

Collective Rights – Canada created treaties with the First nations, protecting their rights; this has extended beyond the First nations!

Freedom of religion – The mixture Roman Catholic and Protestant faiths has prompted this belief

History

History

Religious VS Spiritual beliefs

Spiritual beliefs center on: Finding the meaning of life Connecting with a spiritual being Achieving individual potential

Religious beliefs: Are based more on organization Are based more on tradition Do include aspects of spirituality

Religious / Spiritual Beliefs

For the First Nations, spirituality comes from a

person’s relationship with the natural world Thus “spirituality” and “geography” are

intertwined aspects of First Nations’ nationalism.

The shared beliefs of respect for nature, resources, and the natural world unites the First Nations’ peoples

Religious / Spiritual Beliefs

Aboriginal Nationalism

What did Honoré Mercier, premier of Quebec

say about this in 1889? (page 24)

What factors of nationalism do we see combined with religious beliefs in the case of Québec?

With a jump in immigration, and greater religious diversity, do you believe Mercier’s quote still applies to Québec today?

Religious / Spiritual Beliefs

Québecois Nationalism

A common language allows

people to share ideas, knowledge, and wisdom Language is VERY powerful

What happens if language is taken away? E.g.: Canada and the

Residential School System Aboriginal culture was

severely harmed

Language(s)

Language even prompted people to challenge God!

For which groups of people do you believe

language is a key component of their nationalism? List at least 3. An example is provided here for you. E.g.: Quebecois

For each group of people you identified above, is language and independent factor of nationalism, or is it intertwined with others? E.g.: Quebecois nationalism is a mixture of

language, ethnicity (French), religion (Catholic), and others…

Language(s)

Culture: “the unwritten way of knowing,

being, and acting among the people of a nation based on shared traditions, beliefs, and values”

Culture is shown through: Values & traditions History, stories, myths Art, TV, film Ways of life Clothing

Cultural Values & Beliefs

Cultural Values & Beliefs

Cultural Values & BeliefsQuestions for YOU

• What traditions does your family have?• Does your family have any unique food traditions?• Are these traditions unique, or a part of your

heritage?• Take marriage as an example. What symbols /

traditions do you and your family have regarding this ceremony?

Citizenship: “the membership and participation

of individuals in a political community” Ways individuals participate:

Paying taxes Obeying thte laws of the country Serving in the armed forces Voting Respecting the rights of others Defending one’s own rights and the rights of

others

Politics & Citizenship

Define Patriotism (page 28)

What are some ways in which patriotism is shown?

Draw a picture of two Canadian symbols

Describe one way in which you have shown Canadian patriotism in the past.

Politics & Citizenship