1. Chapter 6 Our Cultural Mosaic pp. 80 - 83

2. Our Cultural Mosaic Some cultural changes are caused by internal forces (attitudes) Other cultural changes result from outside influences (new technologies, travel and communication) For many years, Atlantic Canada developed with input from 3 main groups: Aboriginal Peoples, the French, and the British.

3. Our Cultural Mosaic After the 1960’s, other groups arrived, contributing to the culture, politics, economy, and social life. Pg. 81 1) Why would you find a great deal of difference in your community 100 years ago and today? 2) How are cultural changes caused? (4)

4. Our Cultural Mosaic 3) Why did attitudes toward schooling change over time? 4) What 3 main groups shared input into Atlantic Canada’s development over time? 5) In what year did other groups start to arrive? 6) What is the main role of the CBC in Canada?

5. Our Cultural Mosaic Pg. 82 1) What is an ethnic group? To which do you belong? 2) What is a linguistic group? To which do you belong? 3) How many languages are spoken worldwide? 4) What is a religious group? How many worldwide? 5) What is a cultural group?

6. Our Cultural Mosaic Pg. 83 1) What does it mean when a person assimilates? 2) What is meant by multicultural? 3) How did PEI’s Joe Ghiz show the success of Canada’s policy of multiculturalism? Campaign Trail, PEI 1986

7. Our Cultural Mosaic Discuss the benefits of living in a country that encourages multiculturalism.

8. Our Cultural Mosaic What is Racism? pp. 86-92 The view that all members of a group are the same is known as a stereotype. A view based on previously held ideas, and not on knowledge or experience is a prejudice.

9. Our Cultural Mosaic These views may cause some to discriminate, or treat unfairly. Racism is the belief that a person’s abilities, personalities, and values are influenced by race, color, or ethnic origin.

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11. Racism Bombing of Birmingham Church 1963 Martin Luther King Jr.

12. Our Cultural Mosaic Combatting Racism pg. 89 Racism harms individuals, groups, and society as a whole. What can we do? Discuss 1) Institutional Responses 2) Personal Responses 3) Community Responses

13. Slide Show on Racism You will be required to create a slideshow with a partner on “Racism” and how to combat it. This show will be completed over two computer lab periods and will be presented to the class. Requirements: Use power point Must contain a minimum of 6 slides

14. Slide Show on Racism Slide 1 – title page: names, date, project, etc. Slide 2 – define important terms regarding racism. Slide 3 – include some aspect of racism, a problem, historical event, or story. Slide 4 – provide the 3 ways of combatting racism. Slide 5 – include a picture regarding your project Slide 6 – include references to document your research

15. Slide Show on Racism The project will be marked out of 10. 6 marks for your show, and 4 for presentation.

16. References Crewe, James et al. Atlantic Canada in the Global Community. Scarborough: Prentice Hall Ginn, 1998. “South Africa’s National Liberation Movement.” African National Congress. Retrieved April 11, 2010, from http://www.anc.org.za/people/mandella.html