What does being Canadian

mean beyond the Double Doubles

and Zambonis?
In class we looked at our collective Canadian identity through the totally
unscientific Globe and Mail quiz. Through looking at the questions and the
resulting provincial personalities we were able to begin looking at
components of Canadian culture and identity. However, it is clear that this
quiz relies on stereotypes of Canadians and Canadian culture.
We discussed culture and identity and came to a consensus that culture
involves the way that a collective group tells their own narrative (story) that
is based on shared experiences (socially), foods, beliefs, religion, traditions
(repeated events, eg Christmas) and history.
We also looked at identity as the sense of self, including ethnicity, where
someone comes from, and their personal achievements. We seemed to
define identity as the story we are telling ourselves and others about who we
are as individuals.
We also suggested that identity and culture overlap in the expression of self
through the arts, that it is through the arts we can share our narratives.
With this foundation, we can explain Canadian culture and identity
but remember: stereotypes are not enough!

Purpose: To understand what it means to be a Canadian in the here (in B.C.

the Lower Mainland) and now (2015) and to use alternative forms of
expression to share your knowledge.
Task: To explore Canadian identity and culture is in the here (in B.C. the
Lower Mainland) and now (2015) and in a way that is meaningful to you.
Step 1: Choose one of the following options to explain what being Canadian
means to you.
*Powerpoint or poster collage of images that represent what being
Canadian means
**Gingerbread Canadian using images to tell the story the typical
Canadians identity
***Performance (interview, video, slam poetry performance)
Step 2: Discuss Canadian culture and identity with your group and come to
consensus
Step 3: Find examples/evidence to support your claims about Canadian
identity and culture (such the images you will be using, newspaper articles,
etc). You need to have a basis for your claims about culture and identity.
Step 4: Put them together in the format you chose
Step 5: Present to the class on Friday, October 9th
******If you have immigrated to Canada, or are visiting, please be
sure to use this as a basis. Perhaps you want to compare and
contrast what your expectations were before arriving and what you
found here.

Grading Criteria
Your pieces will be unique from each other but will need to meet common
criteria
- How well does the piece define Canadian identity and culture?
- Is there a clear understanding of culture? Of identity?
- What is the depth of thought/investigation - is it superficial or meaningful?
- Does the piece demonstrate understanding of the chosen format as a
means of communication?
-Is the information effectively communicated?

Total weight is 35 marks

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Group members

Project

Ethan and Shoma

Ginger

Hee Jae, Ali, Jackson, Kiana

Video

Henry and Griffin

Power point

Oscar and Braeden

video

?
Byon and Nina
Jackson E2

Slam poetry

Amira and Haley

collage

Kate, Jenny, Yaganeh

Ginger bread and collage

Aaron

collage

Wndy, Calista, Karen

Prezi/powerpoint

Yangchen, Ariel, Wendy

collage