Chapter 1 Are nation and identity related?

Nation vs. Country In order for us to understand more about nationalism we must first explore the difference between the terms “nation” and “country”. In order for us to understand more about nationalism we must first explore the difference between the terms “nation” and “country”. A country is a place with distinct physical territories and government. Another name for country is “Nation-state”. A country is a place with distinct physical territories and government. Another name for country is “Nation-state”. a nation is collection of people that share common values and have a keen sense of belonging. a nation is collection of people that share common values and have a keen sense of belonging. It is important to understand that nations may exist with-out distinct physical territories and government. Eg. Flames nation ( collection of people sharing the same ideas towards their hockey team.) It is important to understand that nations may exist with-out distinct physical territories and government. Eg. Flames nation ( collection of people sharing the same ideas towards their hockey team.)

Understandings of a nation Concept 1 Concept 1 Language : when the same language is spoken by many people it can create a great sense of belonging. Language : when the same language is spoken by many people it can create a great sense of belonging.

Understandings of a nation Concept 2 Concept 2 Ethnicity: people who have similar racial, cultural, national, or linguistic characteristics because they share the same ancestor. Ethnicity: people who have similar racial, cultural, national, or linguistic characteristics because they share the same ancestor.

Understandings of a nation Concept 3 Concept 3 Culture: Is the way of life in which people share. Culture: Is the way of life in which people share. This shared life creates a sense of unity. Many first nations people in Canada are united because they share similar life styles, however various aboriginal nations exists in Canada because of varying differences based on traditional territories and customs. E.g.. ( Haida and Piikani peoples) This shared life creates a sense of unity. Many first nations people in Canada are united because they share similar life styles, however various aboriginal nations exists in Canada because of varying differences based on traditional territories and customs. E.g.. ( Haida and Piikani peoples)

Understandings of a nation Concept 4 Concept 4 Religion: religious leaders pass down traditions based on worship that bonds a group of people together. E.g. (Catholicism) Religion: religious leaders pass down traditions based on worship that bonds a group of people together. E.g. (Catholicism)

Understandings of a nation Concept 5 Concept 5 Geography: Physical geography such as mountains, oceans, and deserts divide people from one another. The isolation of peoples allow them to create their own customs and traditions with out influences from those that they are separated from. E.g. (Japan) Geography: Physical geography such as mountains, oceans, and deserts divide people from one another. The isolation of peoples allow them to create their own customs and traditions with out influences from those that they are separated from. E.g. (Japan)

Understandings of a nation Concept 6 Concept 6 Relationship to Land: The land you live on may create a bond between the people who live their. The bond may be created through a common resources such as oil or the spectacular scenery of the Rocky Mountains. Relationship to Land: The land you live on may create a bond between the people who live their. The bond may be created through a common resources such as oil or the spectacular scenery of the Rocky Mountains.

Understandings of a nation Concept 7 Concept 7 Spirituality: Some times peoples relationship to the land is linked to some sort of spiritual connection. Spirituality is something that may give a person peace of mind. It may be a certain place, yoga, or mediation. The people who share these types of spiritual experiences may be part of nation. Spirituality: Some times peoples relationship to the land is linked to some sort of spiritual connection. Spirituality is something that may give a person peace of mind. It may be a certain place, yoga, or mediation. The people who share these types of spiritual experiences may be part of nation.

Understandings of a nation Concept 8 Concept 8 Politics: The political authority to control their own affairs. Is a nation a nation if it does not control it’s own affairs? Politics: The political authority to control their own affairs. Is a nation a nation if it does not control it’s own affairs? ( Tibet/China) ( Tibet/China)

What is a Civic Nation? A civic nation is made of people who share certain political beliefs. When people share these political beliefs things such as language, race, colour and gender do not matter. We are united as a nation in Canada because we share political ideas such as democracy and free speech, not because we share a religion or language. A civic nation is made of people who share certain political beliefs. When people share these political beliefs things such as language, race, colour and gender do not matter. We are united as a nation in Canada because we share political ideas such as democracy and free speech, not because we share a religion or language.

What is Ethnic Nationalism? Ethnic nationalism is based on a group of people who share ethnicity, culture and language. Ukrainian-Canadians share a common ancestry that links them together. Ethnic nationalism is based on a group of people who share ethnicity, culture and language. Ukrainian-Canadians share a common ancestry that links them together.

Citizenship and Nationalism Citizenship refers to membership and participation of individuals in a political community. Citizenship refers to membership and participation of individuals in a political community. Participation by citizens can include Participation by citizens can include –Paying taxes –Obeying the laws of the country –Serving in armed forces –Voting in elections –Respecting the rights of others –Defending ones rights and the rights of others 13

Nationalism and Patriotism The people of a nation-state feel a sense of nationalism related to citizenship The people of a nation-state feel a sense of nationalism related to citizenship Patriotism is a love for a nation or nation- state and a pride in that nation Patriotism is a love for a nation or nation- state and a pride in that nation Can include love and respect for national symbols, such as flags, monuments and cities Can include love and respect for national symbols, such as flags, monuments and cities 14