HIS312H1 Lecture 19: HIS312H1 - Lecture 19 + 20.docx
Document Summary
Lecture 19 multicultural policy and its critics. Gradual growth of acceptance of distinct ethnic minorities: towards the mosaic. In retrospect a shift in canada"s core values. Pluralism: toleration of cultural differences: john murray gibbon, the canadian mosaic (1938) Folk festivals celebrating diversity: international institute of metropolitan toronto, 1950s. Mutual respect, appreciation of diverse heritages, integration. Ethnic groups in canada are like musicians in an orchestra . Government policies: wwii: nationalities branch, 1941. Bringing ethnic minorities on side with canada"s war effort. Ottawa"s grants to ethnic organizations and publishers. Politicians established links with ethnic leaders/brokers: postwar reconstruction planning: citizenship division of the secretary of state, 1944. Permanent programs to enlist support of ethnic associations: citizenship act, 1947. From british subjects to canadian citizens : shedding a vestige of colonialism; belonging to the nation not the empire. Liberal individualism: each canadian belongs to a national community without reference to racial, religious, cultural, or linguistic differences.
