Intro: Recent events in Canadian politics have shocked the artistic sector in Canada. The conservative party of Stephen Harper attacked the arts and culture sector by cutting funds to some major art programs in the country. Art has played an important role in the development of societies around the world. Everything from social structure and religion to politics and military was reflected in various forms of art; from painting and sculpture to theatre and dance. Ancient Egyptians build pyramids
and Archives Canada is the preservation of Canadian history. Introduction Without the protection of Library and Archives Canada, Vital documentation of Canadian History Act could be lost. The significance of the Library and Archives of Canada is that it holds every important document this country was built on and more including Constitutional laws and all the past and current amendments made. Library and Archives Canada also contains the Census of Canadian citizens all the way back to 1871 in their
What do you know about being Canadian? Test your knowledge. Can you name two responsibilities of citizenship? What are three requirements you must meet in order to vote in a federal election? What is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy? The answers are: obeying the law and voting in elections; being a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old and on the voters’ list; and to remember the sacrifice of Canadians who have served or died in the wars up to the present day. Were you able to answer
In 1876, the Canadian government introduced a part of legislation called The Indian Act Of 1876, this act gave a great amount of jurisdiction to the federal department of Indian affairs. This gave the department the capability to intervene with internal band issues, administer policy changes, and the authority to advocate who was Indian. The enactment became progressively restrictive, forcing ever-more vigorous controls on the aboriginal people. Duncan Campbell Scott was a Canadian bureaucrat who
Media and the Public Interest, Policy source 7: Public Broadcasting in Canada: Time for a New Approach - Submission to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage discusses countries which have implemented policies for public service broadcasting (PSB). Switzerland, France, and Italy will be used as examples for different levels of public service broadcasting. Switzerland is highly fragmented in public service broadcasting, which adds the cost of keeping and upholding systems. Switzerland gives
We are the CBC We are the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation officially known to Canadians as CBC/Radio-Canada. We are a Canadian crown corporation and have made our purpose to be the primary public radio and television broadcaster to Canadians across the country and the world. We provide content in both English and French. The following report is a request to the Government of Canada for an increase in our budget for the 2016 Fiscal year. We have outlined why and how we operate, our recent performance
integration of seals in aboriginal heritage can not be discounted when consid... ... middle of paper ... ... Canada, 12 Mar. 2012. Web. 28 Mar. 2012. . "Sealing in Canada." Department of Fisheries and Oceans, 13 Mar. 2012. Web. 24 Mar. 2012. . Southey, Clive. The Newfoundland Commercial Seal Hunt: An Economic Analysis of Cost and Benefits. Issue brief. Print. "Sustainable Development." Environment Canada. 27 Feb. 2012. Web. 28 Mar. 2012. . "A Sustainable Harvest." Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
prejudice based on race." In other words, when an individual or group is treated unfairly or abused because of their skin color or racial heritage they are victims of racism. Ethnic, as defined by yourdictionary.com is: "Of or relating to a sizable group of people sharing a common and distinctive racial, national, religious, linguistic, or cultural heritage.
(Globalization101, n.d). As a result, in 1995 the Canadian government imposed a tax levy of 80% on the ad revenues in response to Time Warner’s split-runs magazines – Sports Illustrated (Maclean, 1999). This led to a trade dispute between the U.S and Canada. The Canadian government was motivated by genuine desires to protect Canadian culture and this goes back with their history. The National Film Act of 1950 was authorized by Queen Elizabeth II to promote Canadian culture. In 1956, a commission law – Fowler
author Paul Shepard states, that hunting may be a behavior that is inherent and about 95 percent of the time humanity has existed we have been hunters. Hunting has formed humanity and to take it away would take away a significant part of history and heritage. Hunting should be protected by laws such as Bill 273 s... ... middle of paper ... ...nd a way for one to connect with nature in this modern world. Hunting has a positive impact on the wildlife and economy helping sustain animal populations while
Treaty 6 was created based on the needs of Indigenous people and the Canadian government. The treaty was discussed and negotiated between the Canadian government and members of the Indigenous tribes. The Indigenous people had different needs they wanted included in the treaty; these included agricultural supplies, government assistance, and schooling that would help the community evolve from hunting-gathering to one that could grow crops and ranch. They also wanted to help the younger generation
Canada (CIC) is known as the national agency on immigration. The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration heads the department. CIC was created in 1994 intending to bring the policy areas of immigration and citizenship under one department. In 2008, the multiculturalism portfolio was relocated under the CIC authority, from the Canadian Heritage. It replicated the current nature of Canadian immigration, extremely ethnical and religious diverse. CIC is responsible for the development and implementation
Described as "the brightest star on the Canadian contemporary music scene" , Alexina Diane Louie is one of Canada’s most celebrated contemporary composers. Notably named "Composer of the Year" by the Canadian Music Council in 1986, Louie's music has been widely commissioned and performed by top orchestras in Canada, as well as internationally. She is mostly known for her distinctive compositional approach of fusing the styles of Asian and Western music together, creating a unique style that sets
persons with disabilities must be empowered to exercise their human rights, particularly in the field of employment. In both rural and urban areas they must have equal opportunities for productive and gainful employment in the labour market (UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs,1993, paragraph 1 of Rule 7). In comparison with other noncompetitive social strata on the labour market, disabled people experience the biggest difficulties in the process of exercising the officially proclaimed
an ethnically diverse nation, allowing communities to strengthen their social capital (Brown & Hannis, 2012). Unfortunately, Canadian history reveals a different story. The historical oppression of Aboriginals by the Canadian government, at a macro level, has left the entire Aboriginal culture with a sting of social stigma. Now, in an attempt to provide relief, the Canadian government has established various venues of support, addressing the issue of oppression against Aboriginal people (i.e. Thunder
Many people argue whether not Canada has any culture at all, and why American culture seems to have such a big influence on Canadian music, art and television. Over the years the Canadian government has tried to protect and develop talent in Canada. Once British traditions started to fade away, the influence on Canada from America became stronger. If Canada was to become a strong independent country they needed their own identity. The government support has played an important role in the arts development
as a culturally diverse nation that emphasizes the concept of “The Mosaic”. No other country in the world encompasses inhabitants from so many different backgrounds who exhibit strong loyalty towards Canada, while still preserving their cultural heritage. This is contrasted to the American ideal of the "Melting Pot", which attempts to shape all of their citizens into a set mold. Canada’s philosophy is believed to be more effective and respectful than that which is possessed by our American neighbours
communicator with a strong work ethic who is experienced in researching Aboriginal and Metis history, exhibition design, and collaborative problem solving. As a mature student at the University of Alberta, I focused my Bachelor of Arts degree on Canadian History, and believe my experience and passion for history would contribute greatly to the Royal Alberta Museum’s relationships with, and experiences of, Alberta’s Aboriginal and Metis peoples. Prior to going to university, I worked for an Edmonton-based
concerning multiculturalism, the attitudes of Canadians around these policies, immigration, the global market, and a central point is the education and how to present the material in a way so as to offend the least amount of people. There are many variations on these themes as will be discussed in this paper. In the 1930's several educators called for programs of cultural diversity that encouraged ethnic and minority students to study their respective heritages. This is not a simple feat due to the fact
INTRODUCTION Charitable organizations are well on their way to connecting with audiences through multimedia. “The students of Multimedia Design and Development program have a range of interactive digital media production skills including web design, mobile interface design, experience design, motion graphics, 2-D animation, web coding, streaming, user testing, video and sound editing, user interface prototyping, digital storytelling, and interactive design” (Humber College, 2015, para.1).These are