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Symbols of Canada by Michael Dawson,Catherine Gidney,Donald Wright Pdf
From Timbits to totem poles, Canada is boiled down to its syrupy core in symbolic forms that are reproduced not only on t-shirts, television ads, and tattoos but in classrooms, museums, and courtrooms too. They can be found in every home and in every public space. They come in many forms, from objects—like the red-uniformed Mountie, the maple leaf, and the beaver—to concepts—like free healthcare, peacekeeping, and saying “eh?”. But where did these symbols come from, what do they mean, and how have their meanings changed over time? Symbols of Canada gives us the real and surprising truth behind the most iconic Canadian symbols revealing their contentious and often contested histories. With over 100 images, this book thoroughly explores Canada’s true self while highlighting the unexpected twists and turns that have marked each symbol’s history.
An investigation of the arms and seals borne and used from the earliest times to the present in connection with public authority in and over Canada, with consideration of some connected flags.
The Maple Leaf Forever by Donna Farron Hutchins,Nigel Hutchins Pdf
A pictorial tribute to 3 iconic symbols of Canada: the Mountie, maple leaf and beaver includes images as diverse as ancient artifacts, vintage toys and kitsch, and a comprehensive history of the symbols and their use in identifying Canada.
The revised edition of Symbols of Canada shares the story of our nation, people, environment and history through the symbols we identify with. All symbols are displayed in full colour with explanations regarding their meaning and origin. Symbols of Conada is an ideal resource or teaching tool and comes complete with a full colour wall poster. Fascinating format creates an educational publication which inspires pride in Canadians both young and old.
The Canadian Icons series explores the symbols that helped shape the nation's identity. Each book recounts how each symbol came to be important to Canada and what role these symbols continue to play in Canadian society today.
All About--Canadian Symbols by Barb McDermott,Gail McKeown Pdf
The flag of Nunavut became the official flag of the territory in 1999. It is the newest official flag in Canada. It has an inuksuk and the north star. Inuk suit and the north star help the Inuit find their way across the tundra.
"Beautifully illustrated and dramatically told, this is the story of Canada's most recognized visual emblem, its proudest national icon, and its most successful brand logo: the red maple leaf flag. Our flag is seen by millions of Canadians every day and by millions more people around the world. Its elegantly simple design is instantly identifiable, whether worn as a shoulder patch on the uniform of a Canadian peacekeeper or held high by the athlete chosen to lead Canada's team into the Olympic stadium. At home, we encounter the maple leaf symbol wherever we look: along the Trans-Canada Highway, at the entrance to national parks, flying over more than 20,000 federal government offices, in the skies on Air Canada planes. From bacon and beer to berets and badges, the stylized red maple leaf has become our nation's most successful brand and visual emblem. "I Stand for Canada chronicles the evolution of the maple leaf as Canada's pre-eminent symbol, from its first appearance in French colonial times to its ubiquitous 21st-century presence, central to the corporate identity programs of countless companies and organizations. The distinctive shape of the native sugar maple leaf was familiar to every settler of New France and then of British North America; it was the first emblem of the St. Jean Baptiste Society, founded in 1834, and in 1860 it was incorporated into the badge of the Royal Canadian Regiment. By Confederation, it was a widely accepted motif for the new nation; that year Alexander Muir composed "The Maple Leaf Forever," which served as its informal anthem. The majority of badges worn by soldiers of the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I incorporated the mapleleaf into their design, and the Canadians who fought in Europe under a British flag returned home with a newly minted sense of national identity, made material by the maple leaf emblems they'd worn into battle. Parliament's first two attempts to establish a distinct Canadian flag, in 1925 and 1946, ended in stalemate, and it was not until 1964, when the nation was almost a century old, that Prime Minister Lester Pearson dared to inaugurate the political debate that would decide the issue. The entire country got into the fight, and the flag threatened to divide the country instead of bringing it together. In desperation, Pearson agreed to turn the decision over to an all-party committee, which considered several thousand possible designs, including offerings from the Group of Seven's A.J. Casson and A.Y. Jackson. After the longest debate in Canadian parliamentary history, the House of Commons voted to adopt the flag committee's surprisingly successful compromise. On February 15, 1965, Canada's official flag was raised for the first time on Parliament Hill. In the 37 years since, the maple leaf flag has become our symbol of national pride, the unique and perfect Canadian logo - and Canadians, for all their supposed reticence, have become a nation of exuberant flag-wavers. "I Stand for Canada is the first comprehensive work on the origins, evolution, political history, and cultural significance of Canada's flag, one that combines rare archival illustrations and stunning contemporary images with a richly detailed and engaging narrative.
Author : Raymond B. Blake,Matthew Hayday Publisher : University of Toronto Press Page : 393 pages File Size : 53,8 Mb Release : 2018-01-01 Category : History ISBN : 9781442627147
Celebrating Canada by Raymond B. Blake,Matthew Hayday Pdf
In Volume 2 of Celebrating Canada, Raymond B. Blake and Matthew Hayday bring together emerging and established scholars to consider key moments in Canadian history when major anniversaries of Canada's political, social, or cultural development were celebrated.
The 10 Top Canadian Symbols by Karen Dick,Robert Cutting Pdf
"From the Mountie to the beaver to the great game of hockey, certain things just scream, "I am Canadian!" Join us as we travel across the provinces and territories to discover the nation's most important and enduring symbols"--Publisher's website.
Canadian Symbols of Authority by Corinna Pike,Christopher McCreery Pdf
The first book to examine the various parliamentary maces, rods, badges, and chains of office used throughout Canada, Canadian Symbols of Authority details how these devices are used at every level of government, emphasizing how, like the Crown itself, they embody continuity in an ever-changing world. Symbols of authority are not only emblems of democracy and authority but they are part of the diverse heraldic and artistic heritage of Canada. Despite Canada’s rich symbolic and ceremonial heritage, little has been written about the nations various symbols of authority or the offices that are associated with them. From the Great Maces of the Senate and House of Commons to the Chancellors Chain of the Order of Canada and Baton of the Chief Herald, the development of Canada’s symbols of authority encompasses the past 250 years of Canadian history. Richly illustrated, this book is the most comprehensive study yet undertaken of the origins, history, and development of parliamentary maces.
Kids Love Canada: Symbols & Communities by Vera Trembach Pdf
We each live in one of the thousands of communities in Canada, all having similarities and differences. Through story, chants, and hands-on activities, students will discover the geographical vastness of Canada and the diversity of its people. While discovering their creativity, students will learn about the symbolism behind the tartan and that the provinces and territories each have an official tartan. Students will discover the maple leaf and the beaver as significant symbols of our country. The stories and activities are easy to assemble and the chants are designed for young readers to enjoy. This Canada lesson provides a teacher and student section with reading passages, activities, rebus poems and match games to create a well-rounded lesson plan.