Gaelic Studies 11 Unit 3

Learning Goals  Unit test tomorrow – format + study time this afternoon – behaviour dependent  Poster activity – contributions of the Scots  Review contributions of the Scots – power point  The story of Rev. Norman McLeod  The Scots and the Fur Trade

Growth, Settlement & Identity: Culture Unit Outcomes:  demonstrate an understanding of the role played by the Gaels in the Fur Trade and exploration of North Western Canada  describe and analyze forces shaping the settlement patterns of Gaels in Canada  describe the social structure of Gaelic communities and their relationship to other cultures in Canada  2.4 demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which Gaelic language, music, and oral tradition have shaped Gaelic identity

Life in the New World  The Scots were, first and foremost, farmers  Settled on land that was favourable to farming  Cooperative approach to farming – Clan System  Caledonian clubs - support

Pockets of Gaels  Eastern Canada – Geographic proximity to Scotland  Central Canada – Urban centres – Economic opportunities  Western Canada – Settlement incentives – Homesteaders Canada’s National Policy Red River Rebellion

Working the Land Land Own the Land Rent the Land -Use savings to buy parcels of land - Tenant farming -Very hard work - Hard work -Possibly Unstable - More stable

Subsistence Farming to Economic Diversity  From the 18 th to 19 th centuries the Scots became  Increasingly economically diversified and began to make many contributions to Canada.

After You Read  Explain via 3-4 summary bullet points the contributions of the Scots Gaels to your area of society: 1) Church & School 2) Politics 3) Military 4) Business 5) Literature & The Arts

Contributions Abound  Decades after arriving, the Scots began to flourish in Canada  Their presence was felt in all areas of society

Church & School  Scots = Quite Religious  Brought their religion with them  Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, Anglican & Methodist  Scots valued education – many church-run schools emerged Name some schools with Scottish roots

Reverend Norman McLeod

Politics  Stemming from matters in Scotland – the Scots were very interested in politics  Formed local governments very early into their arrival  Eventually became a presence at all levels of government Name some famous Scottish politicians

Business  Can you find examples of businesses with Scottish names?  The Scots were the dominate group in terms of business in 19 th century Canada  Linked with the fur trade and almost all of Canada’ natural resource sector

Military  Long history in battle – in Europe and North America  Earliest engagement was Seven Years War  War of 1812  World War I & World War II  Scottish regiments = fierce & disciplined

Literature and Arts  Robert Burns – know any of his stuff?