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Textbook: Chapter 5Textbook: Chapter 5

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Loyalty

What pops into your head when Mr. V

says:

Jot down 10 of your loyalties (people, or

things…).

Your Loyalties

But there are often expectations of loyalties. What are the expectations for the loyalties shown

here? Member of a Volleyball Team Member of a Church

What happens when loyalties fight with each other?

Costs of Loyalties

Nationalism requires that people feel a sense

of loyalty, and commitment, to their nation (textbook g. 99)

Contending loyalties break the commitment and weaken a sense of nationalism…BUT…

How deep should our nationalism go?

Nationalism & Loyalty

Two Types of Contending Loyalties

Nationalist & Nationalist

Some people see themselves as belonging multiple “nations”

Canada is called a Nation of Nations

Could there be conflict?

Nationalist & Non-Nationalist

On the other hand, our national loyalties may conflict with our beliefs and other loyalties

Example: Canada’s legalization of gay marriage and our Christian beliefs

Thus people may find their loyalties in conflict

for a variety of ways. List, and describe two ways in which your

loyalties are in conflict.

Two Types ofContending Loyalties

How are contending loyalties seen in Canada?Each Canadian needs to find something of value in Canada – something they are loyal to

This varies from person to person

For many Canadians, their individual loyalties are stronger than their loyalty to Canada. This creates conflict.Let’s see some examples of contending loyalties in Canada

Contending Nationalist Loyalties

Often see loyalties to their:

Culture & Language Province Historic backgrounds

For example, many French Canadians identify with the fleur-de-lis, as a connection to France

Similarly, as we saw with the creation of Lower Canada, Francophones were given a homeland – foundation of Francophone nationalism

French Canadian Loyalties

Language LoyaltiesWhat was Bill 101, and why was it implemented?

Why is it so divisive?

Sign: “In Quebec, French, and French only”

French Canadian Loyalties

Quebec SovereigntyFor some Quebecers, their Francophone loyalty is so strong that they wish to sever all ties with CanadaWho are the ADQ? What are their goals?

What ideas about reconciling Quebecois nationalist loyalties are proposed by the ADQ?

French Canadian Loyalties

Canada’s First Nations have deep loyalties to

their own nation, which causes tension with their loyalties to Canada

Case Study: The Meech Lake Accord In 1981, Prime Minister Trudeau was finalizing

the patriation of Canada’s Constitution This would put the Constitution in Canada’s

control, not Great Britain’s Quebecers opposed the move, but it was

completed anyways in 1982

First Nations Loyalties

Quebec did, however, have several demands,

so a modification to Canada’s brand new Constitution was developed in 1987: The Meech Lake Accord

Modifications: Recognition of Quebec as a ‘distinct society’ Constitutional veto for all provinces Increased provincial powers with respect to

immigration Provincial ability to opt out of federal programs Provincial input into the appointment of

Senators and Supreme Court judges

First Nations Loyalties

The accord was set to be passed very quickly,

but in Manitoba, many of the First Nations were displeased that their needs and desires were not consulted in the planning of the Meech Lake Accord

An aboriginal member of Manitoba’s assembly raised his Eagle feather in opposition to the accord – this prevented it from passing A unanimous vote was needed

The First Nations had expressed their insistence that their needs be met

First Nations Loyalties

The death of the Meech Lake

Accord is a landmark for both Quebecois and First Nations Nationalism

“…English Canada must clearly understand that no matter what is said or done, Quebec is, today and forever, a distinct society, that is free and able to assume the control of its destiny and development.” – Robert Bourassa

First Nations Loyalties

Explain why the Inuit opposed Uranium

Mining.

How is this an example of contending loyalties for the Inuit?

First Nations Loyalties

While many First Nations are loyal to Canada,

others have been unable to reconcile their loyalties

First nations seek to reconcile their loyalties by Government action Protests & Petitions Legal mediation

First Nations Loyalties

First Nations Loyalties

Has Canada earned the loyalty of Aboriginal people?

Can Aboriginal people feel a loyalty both to Canada and to their aboriginal nations?

Answer the following questions. Be detailed.

Include at least three distinct arguments / ideas for each

Nationalist andNon-Nationalist

Loyalties

Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms

enables all Canadians to challenge laws if they believe their religious rights have been infringed upon.

The Hutterites in Alberta did exactly that. Why did the Hutterites oppose having their

picture taken? How did this cause tension with their loyalty to

Canada? How was the issue resolved?

Nation & Religion

Other religious groups have certain

regulations that many Canadians would disagree with

For example, all Sikhs are required to be armed at all times to protect themselves. When Sikhism began, their members were

hunted

Nation & Religion

Think about your ties to a region. What would

you identify as your region, and how strongly are you and the people around you attached to it?

Do your regional loyalties contend with other loyalties you have?

Nation & Geography

Many people feel a connection to the wider

world beyond their nation This is called Internationalism

Read about the four organizations below, and identify how they act globally Oxfam International Doctors Without Borders Greenpeace World Wildlife Fund

Nation & Global

Occasionally, our fundamental beliefs may

conflict with the choices our nation makes. E.g.: Humanitarianism – the belief that all human

beings deserve to be treated with respect and dignity

How do people who believe in this principle react when their country enters a military conflict? Can they support it? How should they respond? How will they be treated by their neighbours,

because of the beliefs they hold?

Nation & Beliefs

We will discover that many of the major

conflicts of the 20th century are rooted in contending loyalties

We will also discover that these conflicts are based on national interest – when nations look out for themselves

Connection to the 20th Century