Canada's 150 - controversies and celebrations- notes on articles
Summary of articles
7 defining moments that shaped Canada in the last 150 years
by Andrew Russell
http://globalnews.ca/news/3462776/7-defining-moments-that-shaped-canada-in-the-last-150-years/
http://globalnews.ca/news/3462776/7-defining-moments-that-shaped-canada-in-the-last-150-years/
In 150 years, Canada has struggled to become independent from British-colonial roots and has become a global example of human rights.
Canada's struggle with an identity is challenged by the horrific actions taken against Indigenous peoples.
To quote Canadian author and satirist Will Ferguson: " The great themes of Canadian history are as follows: Keeping the Americans out, keeping the French in, and trying to get the Natives to somehow disappear".
Canada is celebrating 150 years of ....what, exactly?
Canada's struggle with an identity is challenged by the horrific actions taken against Indigenous peoples.
To quote Canadian author and satirist Will Ferguson: " The great themes of Canadian history are as follows: Keeping the Americans out, keeping the French in, and trying to get the Natives to somehow disappear".
Canada is celebrating 150 years of ....what, exactly?
by Christa Couture
http://www.cbc.ca/2017/canada-is-celebrating-150-years-of-what-exactly-1.3883315
This article challenges the proposal that Canada is 150 years old. Canada might be celebrating the birth of a nation but it really depend on how we define a country.
If the consitution, political process that led to Canadian soverignty, defines a country, then Canada is only 35 years old!
For many Indigenous people, Canada exists on stolen land. Treaties exist on some territories but many do not, being unceded territories or have experienced broken treaties.
Protesters rally for Indigenous rights as country gears up for Canada 150
by Sean Kilpatrick and Daniel Leblanc
https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/canada-150/tepee-protest-offers-dash-of-chaos-amid-official-canada-150-celebrations/article35526483/?ref=http://www.theglobeandmail.com&
On June 30, Justin Trudeau stopped briefly to meet with Indigenous protestors in a teepee set up on Parliament Hill. Mr. Trudeau tells protestors the difficulties to create "nation-to-nation" discussions and get out of "colonial structures.
Mr. Trudeau affirms the rights of protestors and asks Indigenous peoples to be hopeful and look to the future.
Protestors in turn, state their objective was to assert their rights on Algonquin territory (Parliament) and to set up a teepee in face of tight security, was a victory.
Preparations for Canada's celebrations have been going on for ten years with a 200 million budget.
Heritage minister Melanie Joy welcomed the protest and told reporters that the project wanted to include Indigenous perspectives on the past atrocities while being optimistic towards the future.
150 celebrations highlight Quebec's complicated relationship with Canada
by Alison Northcott
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/canada-quebec-150-parade-celebration-1.4184718
Quebecers have mixed feelings about Canada's celebrations, ranging from a state of apathy, celebrations have no meaning, to anger, that Canada ignores the unique place of French Canadians.
Quebec premier has brought back the challenge of Canada's constitution, which was never signed by Quebec. Trudeau "shuts down" the idea.
Yet, many in Quebec would rather highlight the historical events of Quebec and identify two nations in one country. Many debate if they identify as Canadian or Quebecer.
Indigenous communities have protested celebrations by the nation of Canada and of Quebec, saying their identify and painful pasts are being ignored or "glossed over".
Alternatively a high number of immigrants in Quebec are keen to celebrate the nation's birthday and see their identity as a Canadian rather than just a Quebecer.
http://www.cbc.ca/2017/canada-is-celebrating-150-years-of-what-exactly-1.3883315
This article challenges the proposal that Canada is 150 years old. Canada might be celebrating the birth of a nation but it really depend on how we define a country.
If the consitution, political process that led to Canadian soverignty, defines a country, then Canada is only 35 years old!
For many Indigenous people, Canada exists on stolen land. Treaties exist on some territories but many do not, being unceded territories or have experienced broken treaties.
Protesters rally for Indigenous rights as country gears up for Canada 150
by Sean Kilpatrick and Daniel Leblanc
https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/canada-150/tepee-protest-offers-dash-of-chaos-amid-official-canada-150-celebrations/article35526483/?ref=http://www.theglobeandmail.com&
On June 30, Justin Trudeau stopped briefly to meet with Indigenous protestors in a teepee set up on Parliament Hill. Mr. Trudeau tells protestors the difficulties to create "nation-to-nation" discussions and get out of "colonial structures.
Mr. Trudeau affirms the rights of protestors and asks Indigenous peoples to be hopeful and look to the future.
Protestors in turn, state their objective was to assert their rights on Algonquin territory (Parliament) and to set up a teepee in face of tight security, was a victory.
Preparations for Canada's celebrations have been going on for ten years with a 200 million budget.
Heritage minister Melanie Joy welcomed the protest and told reporters that the project wanted to include Indigenous perspectives on the past atrocities while being optimistic towards the future.
150 celebrations highlight Quebec's complicated relationship with Canada
by Alison Northcott
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/canada-quebec-150-parade-celebration-1.4184718
Quebecers have mixed feelings about Canada's celebrations, ranging from a state of apathy, celebrations have no meaning, to anger, that Canada ignores the unique place of French Canadians.
Quebec premier has brought back the challenge of Canada's constitution, which was never signed by Quebec. Trudeau "shuts down" the idea.
Yet, many in Quebec would rather highlight the historical events of Quebec and identify two nations in one country. Many debate if they identify as Canadian or Quebecer.
Indigenous communities have protested celebrations by the nation of Canada and of Quebec, saying their identify and painful pasts are being ignored or "glossed over".
Alternatively a high number of immigrants in Quebec are keen to celebrate the nation's birthday and see their identity as a Canadian rather than just a Quebecer.
Significant and Chronological Events mentioned
Act of Union, 1840: Upper and Lower Canada become the province of Canada
Charlotte Town PEI- Sept. 1864: "Fathers of Confederation" consider the union of British North American Colonies . John A. Macdonald, George-Etienne Carter & George Brown present
March 29, 1867: British North America Act (BNA) pass by British Parliament, creating the Dominion of Canada, a federal state between three colonies: Province of Canada (Ontario and Quebec), Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Also gave directions for distribution of power between power of central Parliament and provincial legislatures.
March 29, 1867: British North America Act (BNA) pass by British Parliament, creating the Dominion of Canada, a federal state between three colonies: Province of Canada (Ontario and Quebec), Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Also gave directions for distribution of power between power of central Parliament and provincial legislatures.
- July 1, 1867: legislation completed. Canada is declared a nation.
- The following provinces joined:
- 1870: Manitoba
- 1870: Northwest Territories
- 1871: British Columbia
- 1873: Prince Edward Island
- 1898: Yukon
- 1905: Alberta and Saskatchewan
- 1949: Newfoundland
- 1999: Nunavut
Indian Act- 1867 : legislation enacted much more than a body of laws that for over a century have controlled every aspect of the lives of Indigenous people. Provided funding for residential schools.
1911- Oil discovered, Fort McMurray, Alberta.
Person's Case- 1929: In 1928, Supreme Court of Canada ruled that women were not persons under the BNA. Appealed by the Suffragettes in 1929, and won.
World War I: The First World War of 1914–1918 was the bloodiest conflict in Canadian history, taking the lives of nearly 61,000 Canadians.
World War II: The Second World War, 1939- 1945 was a defining event in Canadian history, transforming a quiet country on the fringes of global affairs into a critical player in the 20th century's most important struggle.
April 17, 1982: Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Queen signs Canada's constitutional proclamation
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