Now that you've defined the characteristics of a hero, try defining
what it means to be a Canadian.
- In your opinion what does it mean to be Canadian?
Consider the role
of the citizen and reasons why are proud to be Canadian.
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Definition of identity: who a person is, or what a thing is
- How would you define the Canadian Identity? What constitutes the
Canadian Identity? What symbols, people, sports teams, politicians, philosophers, themes, foods,
movies, books, do you associate with Canada, or consider strictly Canadian in origin and/or content.
Please provide at least five (5) examples and explain why you made each selection.
EXAMPLE EXPLANATION
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- You are a judge on the panel that selects recipients for the Order
of Canada Award. Part of your responsibility is to determine whether or not each candidate is a true
Canadian. You will have to judge whether or not their past actions and beliefs have displayed qualities
worthy of Canada's highest honor of recognition. What criteria will you apply when you read their
biographies? What qualities, values, actions will you base your decision on? Please explain your
answer in a paragraph discussing at least five (5) factors that will influence your decision.
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- On the next page create a mindmap combining your criteria and
definitions for a Canadian Hero. Place the words: CANADIAN
HERO in the centre of a blank page and branch off from there.
TO BE COMPLETED BY __________________________________
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