1. Welcome to Socials! Today: YOU NEED YOUR TEXTBOOKS
first block – starting our new unit on Canadian identity
second block – studying/reviewing for test on MONDAY.

2. What does it mean to be Canadian?
What makes up Canada’s national identity? On a the blank piece of paper provided, write “Canada’s National Identity” and SILENTLY brainstorm all that comes to mind when you think of Canada’s identity.

3. Canadian Culture in Glossary
read textbook pages: 170, and 176

4. The CBC Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Created as a radio station in 1936
Government operated and meant to get news and Canadian culture to all Canadians
Went to TV as well in the 50’s
First broadcast was Hockey Night in Canada of course!
The Leafs lost!

5. The National Film Board (NFB)
NFB formed in 1938
At first the NFB helped bring films (including WW2 Propaganda to many parts of Canada)
Was later used mostly to support Canadian film makers
The Sweater is an excellent example of a film supporting Canadian culture – supported by the NFB

6. The Massey Commission 1949 The Massey Commission
Formed to look at protecting Canadian Culture from impact of US
Recommended CBC go from Radio (1936) to Radio and Television

7. The Canada Council For the Arts
A response to the Massey Commission (1957)
Many struggling artists could look to the Council for funding
Helping Canadian Culture survive in the face of hollywood movies and US television

8. The CRTC The Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission
Licenses all radio and tv stations in Canada
Ensures a certain amount of Canadian content on the airwaves
Hedley on Sun FM!
Also licenses cell phone companies