Author: Michael Dawson
Publisher: Between the Lines
ISBN: 1771133724
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 563
Book Description
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.
Symbols of Canada
Author: Michael Dawson
Publisher: Between the Lines
ISBN: 1771133724
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 563
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Between the Lines
ISBN: 1771133724
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 563
Book Description
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.
The Maple Leaf Forever
Author: Donna Farron Hutchins
Publisher: Erin, Ont. : Boston Mills Press
ISBN: 9781550464740
Category : Beaver (Emblem) Pictorial works
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Erin, Ont. : Boston Mills Press
ISBN: 9781550464740
Category : Beaver (Emblem) Pictorial works
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Canadian Symbols of Authority
Author: Corinna A. W. Pike
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1554889014
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 363
Book Description
Canadian 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 nation's various symbols of authority or the offices that are associated with them ? until now!
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1554889014
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 363
Book Description
Canadian 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 nation's various symbols of authority or the offices that are associated with them ? until now!
Symbols of Canada
Author:
Publisher: Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations
ISBN: 9780662475194
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
This document contains colour illustrations of symbols that reflect the history, people, environment, and traditions of Canada and its provinces and territories, as well as the Crown in Canada. It provides brief histories for each area, along with maps, statistics, coats of arms, mottos, flags, and other symbols. Includes activities for teachers.--Includes text from Government of Canada Publications website.
Publisher: Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations
ISBN: 9780662475194
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
This document contains colour illustrations of symbols that reflect the history, people, environment, and traditions of Canada and its provinces and territories, as well as the Crown in Canada. It provides brief histories for each area, along with maps, statistics, coats of arms, mottos, flags, and other symbols. Includes activities for teachers.--Includes text from Government of Canada Publications website.
Celebrating Canada
Author: Mathew Hayday
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 1442621540
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 461
Book Description
Holidays are a key to helping us understand the transformation of national, regional, community and ethnic identities. In Celebrating Canada, Matthew Hayday and Raymond Blake situate Canada in an international context as they examine the history and evolution of our national and provincial holidays and annual celebrations. The contributors to this volume examine such holidays as Dominion Day, Victoria Day, Quebec’s Fête Nationale and Canadian Thanksgiving, among many others. They also examine how Canadians celebrate the national days of other countries (like the Fourth of July) and how Dominion Day was observed in the United Kingdom. Drawing heavily on primary source research, and theories of nationalism, identities and invented traditions, the essays in this collection deepen our understanding of how these holidays have influenced the evolution of Canadian identities.
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 1442621540
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 461
Book Description
Holidays are a key to helping us understand the transformation of national, regional, community and ethnic identities. In Celebrating Canada, Matthew Hayday and Raymond Blake situate Canada in an international context as they examine the history and evolution of our national and provincial holidays and annual celebrations. The contributors to this volume examine such holidays as Dominion Day, Victoria Day, Quebec’s Fête Nationale and Canadian Thanksgiving, among many others. They also examine how Canadians celebrate the national days of other countries (like the Fourth of July) and how Dominion Day was observed in the United Kingdom. Drawing heavily on primary source research, and theories of nationalism, identities and invented traditions, the essays in this collection deepen our understanding of how these holidays have influenced the evolution of Canadian identities.
Chart No. 1
Author: Nima
Publisher: Paradise Cay Publications
ISBN: 9780939837564
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Chart Number One is essential to correct and accurate use of nautical charts. More than a chart, it is a book that defines the symbols, abbreviations and terms used on charts. It also provides important information about buoys, light visibility (range) and aids to navigation. This new and improved edition from Paradise Cay is a complete and accurate high quality reproduction of information provided by NOAA and NIMA.
Publisher: Paradise Cay Publications
ISBN: 9780939837564
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Chart Number One is essential to correct and accurate use of nautical charts. More than a chart, it is a book that defines the symbols, abbreviations and terms used on charts. It also provides important information about buoys, light visibility (range) and aids to navigation. This new and improved edition from Paradise Cay is a complete and accurate high quality reproduction of information provided by NOAA and NIMA.
Visible Symbols
Author: University of Alberta. Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies
Publisher: CIUS Press
ISBN: 9780920862278
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Publisher: CIUS Press
ISBN: 9780920862278
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Canada: a Very Short Introduction
Author: Donald Wright
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0198755244
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Canada is not one nation, but three: English Canada, Quebec, and First Nations. Yet as a country Canada is very successful, in part because it maintains national diversity through bilingualism, multiculturalism, and federalism. Alongside this contemporary openness Canada also has its own history to contend with; with a legacy of broken treaties and residential schools for its Indigenous peoples, making reconciliation between Canada and First Nations an ongoing journey, not a destination. Drawing on history, politics, and literature, this Very Short Introduction starts at the end of the last ice age, when the melting of the ice sheets opened the northern half of North America to Indigenous peoples, and covers up to today's anthropogenic climate change, and Canada's climate politics. Donald Wright emphasizes Canada's complexity and diversity as well as its different identities and its commitment to rights, and explores its historical relationship to Great Britain, and its ongoing relationship with the United States. Finally, he examines Canada's northern realities and its northern identities. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0198755244
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Canada is not one nation, but three: English Canada, Quebec, and First Nations. Yet as a country Canada is very successful, in part because it maintains national diversity through bilingualism, multiculturalism, and federalism. Alongside this contemporary openness Canada also has its own history to contend with; with a legacy of broken treaties and residential schools for its Indigenous peoples, making reconciliation between Canada and First Nations an ongoing journey, not a destination. Drawing on history, politics, and literature, this Very Short Introduction starts at the end of the last ice age, when the melting of the ice sheets opened the northern half of North America to Indigenous peoples, and covers up to today's anthropogenic climate change, and Canada's climate politics. Donald Wright emphasizes Canada's complexity and diversity as well as its different identities and its commitment to rights, and explores its historical relationship to Great Britain, and its ongoing relationship with the United States. Finally, he examines Canada's northern realities and its northern identities. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
The Canadian Style
Author: Public Works and Government Services Canada Translation Bureau
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1554883172
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
The revised edition of The Canadian Style is an indispensable language guide for editors, copywriters, students, teachers, lawyers, journalists, secretaries and business people – in fact, anyone writing in the English language in Canada today. It provides concise, up-to-date answers to a host of questions on abbreviations, hyphenation, spelling, the use of capital letters, punctuation and frequently misused or confused words. It deals with letter, memo and report formats, notes, indexes and bibliographies, and geographical names. It also gives techniques for writing clearly and concisely, editing documents and avoiding stereotyping in communications. There is even an appendix on how to present French words in an English text.
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1554883172
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
The revised edition of The Canadian Style is an indispensable language guide for editors, copywriters, students, teachers, lawyers, journalists, secretaries and business people – in fact, anyone writing in the English language in Canada today. It provides concise, up-to-date answers to a host of questions on abbreviations, hyphenation, spelling, the use of capital letters, punctuation and frequently misused or confused words. It deals with letter, memo and report formats, notes, indexes and bibliographies, and geographical names. It also gives techniques for writing clearly and concisely, editing documents and avoiding stereotyping in communications. There is even an appendix on how to present French words in an English text.
The Canada Year Book
Author: Canada. Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 960
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 960
Book Description