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  “a belief in nation”  “a shared sense of kinship or belonging”  “a shared collective consciousness of a collective identity”  “a specific type of political or sociological movement”  Can we put these together into one definition? Definitions of Nationalism

 Factors of Nationalism Let’s look at each of the 7 factors of nationalism and see how they fit together

 What is a Nation? Ethnicity Cultural Values / Beliefs HistoryLanguage(s) Religious / Spiritual Beliefs Geography Politics & Citizenship Relationship to the Land

  Ethnicity includes factors such as:  Ancestry  Family ties  History & language  Cultural ties  Ethnicity is a factor of nationalism because of the shared experiences by people of a common ethnic background Ethnicity  Some groups that identify themselves on ethnic grounds:  Quebecois  Africans  To be continued…  The Jews

  Geography is important because it shapes nations:  Supports life  Shapes culture and architecture  Physical land is significant for many people around the world:  Canada’s First Nations  Jerusalem, for the Jews Geography

  For hundreds of years, Tibetans were an isolated society – due to the Himalayan mountains  They are culturally unique  In 1951, China invaded and Tibet became a new province  Tibetans DO NOT identify themselves as Chinese  They are their own unique nation  Hence the Dalai Lama’s fight to free Tibet from China Geography Case Study: Tibet

  Like other aspects of “nation”, history is intertwined with the other aspects  The best way for me to explain is through an example  Some of Canada’s national beliefs & history:  Bilingualism – Canada was settles by both French and English settlers  Collective Rights – Canada created treaties with the First nations, protecting their rights; this has extended beyond the First nations!  Freedom of religion – The mixture Roman Catholic and Protestant faiths has prompted this belief History

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  Religious VS Spiritual beliefs  Spiritual beliefs center on:  Finding the meaning of life  Connecting with a spiritual being  Achieving individual potential  Religious beliefs:  Are based more on organization  Are based more on tradition  Do include aspects of spirituality Religious / Spiritual Beliefs

  For the First Nations, spirituality comes from a person’s relationship with the natural world  Thus “ spirituality ” and “ geography ” are intertwined aspects of First Nations’ nationalism.  The shared beliefs of respect for nature, resources, and the natural world unites the First Nations’ peoples Religious / Spiritual Beliefs Aboriginal Nationalism

  What did Honoré Mercier, premier of Quebec say about this in 1889? ( page 24 )  What factors of nationalism do we see combined with religious beliefs in the case of Québec?  With a jump in immigration, and greater religious diversity, do you believe Mercier’s quote still applies to Québec today? Religious / Spiritual Beliefs Québecois Nationalism

  A common language allows people to share ideas, knowledge, and wisdom  Language is VERY powerful  What happens if language is taken away?  E.g.: Canada and the Residential School System  Aboriginal culture was severely harmed Language(s) Language even prompted people to challenge God!

  For which groups of people do you believe language is a key component of their nationalism? List at least 3. An example is provided here for you.  E.g.: Quebecois  For each group of people you identified above, is language and independent factor of nationalism, or is it intertwined with others?  E.g.: Quebecois nationalism is a mixture of language, ethnicity (French), religion (Catholic), and others… Language(s)

  Culture : “ the unwritten way of knowing, being, and acting among the people of a nation based on shared traditions, beliefs, and values ”  Culture is shown through:  Values & traditions  History, stories, myths  Art, TV, film  Ways of life  Clothing Cultural Values & Beliefs

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 Cultural Values & Beliefs Questions for YOU What traditions does your family have? Does your family have any unique food traditions? Are these traditions unique, or a part of your heritage? Take marriage as an example. What symbols / traditions do you and your family have regarding this ceremony?

  Citizenship: “ the membership and participation of individuals in a political community ”  Ways individuals participate:  Paying taxes  Obeying thte laws of the country  Serving in the armed forces  Voting  Respecting the rights of others  Defending one’s own rights and the rights of others Politics & Citizenship

  Define Patriotism ( page 28 )  What are some ways in which patriotism is shown?  Draw a picture of two Canadian symbols  Describe one way in which you have shown Canadian patriotism in the past. Politics & Citizenship