1. Understanding Nation and Nationalism

2. In order to understand nationalism, what a nation is, or how nation-states are created, we must first examine what our individual identities are. By looking at what makes “us” who we are, only then can we start to begin the understanding of why nations form.

3. So……… …..who are you? What makes up your identity????????

4. Nationalism defined….. ….is the collective, shared sense of belonging of people who identify themselves as a nation.

5. Types of Nationalism There are many different types of nationalism because people in a nation feel different connections to each other and relationships to different things. A collective sense of nationalism is when people believe themselves to be part of a group unique to other groups. Shared experiences, language, beliefs, goals, or culture can make people feel like part of a group.

6. 1.Geographical Nationalism Connections to the land can inspire nationalism.  effects of geography… mountains, oceans, deserts, forcing peoples to develop in isolation (Tibet)  relationship to their land (First Nations; Tar Sands; Greenpeace)  man-made places can also inspire nationalism (Stonehenge; Eiffel Tower; Great Wall of China

7. 2.Linguistic Nationalism Exists among people who share a similar language and a desire to protect it, even if they are different ethnicities or cultures.  this feeling of belonging to a linguistic nation is shared by Francophones across Canada  Many aboriginal peoples, not just in Canada, but around the world are actively trying to protect their languages

8. 3.Political Nationalism When people share a desire to govern themselves independently and without influence of other countries. Although people in such a group may not actually have their own country, they share a sense of nationalism out of a desire to achieve this autonomy.  Self-determination: the power to control one’s own affairs (First Nations; Quebec)  Sovereignty: the political authority to control one’s own affairs (India-1947) http://www.unitednorthamerica.org

9. 4.Religious Nationalism Exists when people share the same religious beliefs, even if they live in different countries and speak different languages. Based on understandings of one’s place in the world and ideas about how the group will live.

10. 5.Spiritual Nationalism Complex concept that can center on many different things. May center on finding the meaning of life, connecting with a spiritual being or location, or achieving individual potential. Closely related to both religion and a person’s relationship to land.

11. 6.Cultural Nationalism Develops when a group of people share a common culture with similar traditions, art, foods, clothing, history, TV, film, values and beliefs.

12. 7.Ethnic Nationalism Develops when people share a common ethnic history, usually with many generations of ancestors sharing that ethnicity.  Can protect a collective identity  Can be dangerous because it could lead to racism and intolerance

13. 8.Civic/Citizenship Nationalism Binds people together through a shared belief in the same laws, values, and political traditions. It is capable of uniting people who do not share the same race, ethnicity, culture, or language.  paying taxes  passports and birth certificates  serving in the countries armed forces  voting  Charter Of Rights and Freedoms  obeying the laws  constitutions