canadian symbols - film a symbol is something/someone who stands for or represents someone or...
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Canadian Symbols - Film
A symbol is something/someone who stands for or represents someone or something else, an idea or quality.
1. If a picture is worth a 1000 words, than the Canadian Flag is worth a million.
• 2. Symbols can come from any sources, elements found in our landscape, the rich traditions of aboriginal peoples, and people who came to live in Canada.
3. The first flag to fly in Canada was the St. George Cross of England brought by explorer John Cabot in 1497.
Fleur-de-Lis and Union Jack
• 4. The Fleur –de-Lis was carried by Jacques Cartier in 1534.
• 5. Since the 18th century the Union Jack has symbolized membership in the commonwealth and allegiance to the British Crown.
The Canadian Maple Leaf7. The Maple Leaf flag first flew in 1965.
Debate over the new flag.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wmk6fvcJDA&feature=fvw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-tNQA2pOp4&feature=related
George Stanley
8. List four famous Canadian buildings shown in the ever so cool musical montage.
• Parliament• CN Tower• Light house of Peggy’s Cove
Peggy’s Cove LightHouse Nova Scotia
Pride
• 9. Our Maple Leaf identifies embassies and high commissions abroad and says home to Canadian Citizens.
• 10. As Canadians we embrace such values as compassion, respect and acceptance.
11. Countries troubled by war see the Maple Leaf as a symbol representing security fairness and justice.
12. Besides peacekeeping, what is one other way Canada helps other countries? Group Discussion/Reflection
13. The United Nations has several times declared Canada the best country to live in.
• 15. Before Europeans arrived, the aboriginal people lived here and they had a spiritual and enduring respect for the land, water, forests, wildlife.
14. Canadian travelers get a warm welcome when the flag is recognized.
16. What does the new Canadian citizen say when he/she receives his/her certificate of citizenship? O’Canada
Your challenge is to write the O ‘ Canada stanzas.
17. What is one reason people from other Nations wish to live in Canada? Reflection
Question
• 18. What is meant by the term multiculturalism?
• Discussion and Reflection
• 19. List Five sports that are portrayed.
• Hockey, • skiing, • skating, • cycling, • rowing, • running, • swimming