POLS 2300 Study Guide - Final Guide: John Diefenbaker, Canadian Ukrainian, Aboriginal Peoples In Canada

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Canada was built on two premises: displacement and marginalization of aboriginal canadians, settlement and development of land by european immigrants also french and british origins and us after war of independence. Multiculturalism act of 1971: recognition of canada as a multicultural society rather than bicultural creation of new federal ministry of state for multiculturalism. Royal proclamation of 1763: recognized the rights of several nations of indians with whom we are connected, and who live under our protection . Until 1960s the recognition extended to the french-and-english language communities, the catholic and. Emergence of feminism as a political force in 1960s through 1970s-1980s. Of british or french origin (most european) Ellen fairclough canada"s 1st female minister appointed by john diefenbaker. Michael starr 1st non-charter group canadian (ukrainian origin) Jerb gray canada"s 1st jewish member of cabinet (1969) Dutch experiment with deep diversity multiculturalism: promoted minority cultural identities.