Canadian Values

Trying to write this blog was a little difficult for me as i have never thought of this question before, what i value about Canada. All my life i have lived in Canada, so i don’t know what it’s like to live somewhere else, what their laws are like and what their quality of life is like. Although i have nothing to compare Canada to, i know it is one of the best places to live.

For starters we have a very good healthcare system that accommodates everyone. Canada “[provides] all residents [with] reasonable access to medically necessary services” to insure that everyone is well (Government of Canada 2018). Without a system in place like this we would all have to pay to see the doctor. Depending on the circumstances, like a flu shot or an accident, the person could go into major debt. We value our people by trying to make everything accessible, which is why we don't make people pay out of pocket for basic necessities like healthcare.

Another things about Canada that I value would be is that we are a global leader in innovation, diversity and tolerance. Canada is one of the most diverse places in the world, “One out of 5 people [canadian] is foreign-born” (Statistics Canada 2018). We welcome people with open arms and help them back onto their feet, if needed.

Speaking on innovation on “September 3 1928” Alexander Fleming, came into work one day and was looking through his petri dishes when he found something new(American Chemical Society 2018). Within one of the  petri dishes he made a living saving medicine, penicillin. To this day we still use penicillin as it is used to treat “bacterial infections, pneumonia and meningitis”(Omudhome 2018).

Although i never have lived anywhere other than Canada, i value everything that comes along with the title Canadian.

Works Cited

Admin. Bottle of penicillin. www.narberthallergy.com/think-children-allergic-penicillin-truth-may-surprise/. Accessed 6 July 2017.

American Chemical Society, editor. “Discovery and Development of Penicillin.” Chemistry for Life, www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/whatischemistry/landmarks/flemingpenicillin.html. Accessed 2018.

Canadian Flag. 2018. Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada#/media/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg. Accessed 2018.

Government of Canada. “Canada’s Health Care System.” GOvernment of Canada, www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/canada-health-care-system.html. Accessed 22 Jan. 2018.

Ogbru, Omudhome. “Penicillin.” Edited by Jay  W. Marks. Medicine.net, www.medicinenet.com/penicillins-injection/article.htm. Accessed 2018.

Statistics Canada, editor. “Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity in Canada.” Statistics Canada, www12.statcan.gc.ca/nhs-enm/2011/as-sa/99-010-x/99-010-x2011001-eng.cfm. Accessed 22 Jan. 2018.

Canadian culture

Canadian Values

We as Canadians value many things such as healthcare,  education, and equal opportunity.  Many other countries value money and power over these things.  Many canadians do value money and power above healthcare, education,  equal opportunity but Canada as a whole nation has free healthcare and education and we also sponsor immigrants to come to Canada and begin new lives with opportunity.  

In canada the government taxes the rich a higher percentage than the poor this not only slightly equals the playing field for many people but also gives us money to fund our education and healthcare.  

Free healthcare in my opinion is one of the best things about canada because it allows people who would otherwise be unable to afford healthcare in other countries (like the states) to go see a doctor.  Canada’s education system is top ten in the world and allows all students whether they have learning disabilities or not to thrive as students.  Equal opportunity is shown throughout Canada for example in 2016 the government passed a bill to offer grants to pay for the tuition of kids who have a household income of less than $50,000,  this allowing even kids whose parents can’t afford a higher education to go to university.   In conclusion Canada allows for any person to have an equal opportunity whether it’s in education, immigration, or health care.

Ancestory

My family comes from all over including places like Germany, Australia, Scotland, Ukraine, and other European countries. My Father when he was kid celebrated the Ukrainian Christmas on January 7. My parents decided to celebrate it on the classic day so that we would feel included in our communities. My dad would tell me “as a kid we would have our Christmas tree up close to the middle of January and some people would look at us weird” (Logan). Also my Dad's original last name was Hordichuk, but was changed by my Nana feared that he would be bullied. My Great Grandfather served in the second world war, but he died before my Nana could ever meet him. But as far as my father’s side goes we do not do anything to celebrate my Dads heritage.

On my mothers we don’t do anything that celebrates her heritage of ancestors. As far as I know, they celebrated things just as a regular christian family would. My mother's ancestors came from Europe and never passed down any special activities. My biological Grandpa died before my mother could ever meet him, and my Grandma never spoke of him, and same with my step Grandpa. I never knew of anything special his family did because after his passing there was no connection between the families and is stays this same to this day.

My family has never been the one to do any special cultural activities. I myself have always wanted to know more about my ancestry but it's hard to learn when our family is very divided.

Works Cited

Logan, David, and Linda Logan. Interview.

Canadian Values

Living in Canada I feel quite privileged and thankful because in other countries I wouldn't have all the rights and freedoms that I have here. This is all thanks to the Canadian charter of rights and freedoms which was signed into law by Queen Elizabeth II in April of 1982.

Everyone has their own opinion on which right is the most important to them, personally the right I feel is the most important to me is the right of freedom of speech. I feel that this might be one of the most important right because it gives everyone a voice and allows people to learn from each others ideas. In other countries around the world there is censorship of the people and media by the government some countries are North Korea, Ethiopia, Iran and many other countries. I also feel that this right demonstrates rather well what it means to be Canadian.

To be Canadian means to be tolerant, respectful, to search for equality and justice and to be open minded. this leads to a better and more progressive society. Kindness is also a very important value in Canada, I think it's a big reason why Canada is the 8th safest country in the world. Being from a country that is very dangerous it's really nice being in a country where I feel perfectly safe going for a walk in the middle of the night. In the end canadian values are what connects us and is defines to us and the rest of the world what it means to Canadian.

Works Cited

“Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.” Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Charter_of_Rights_and_Freedoms. Accessed 15 Jan. 2018.

Khoo, Isabelle. “Canada Ranked 8th Safest Country in the World by 2017 Global Peace Index.” Huffpost, 6 June 2017, www.huffingtonpost.ca/2017/06/06/safest-countries-in-the-world_n_16969776.html. Accessed 16 Jan. 2018.

Lawson, Guy. “Canadian Values.” wikipedia, 8 Dec. 2015, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_values#cite_note-2. Accessed 16 Jan. 2018.

“10 Most Censored Countries.” CPJ (Committee to Protect Journalists), cpj.org/2015/04/10-most-censored-countries.php#7. Accessed 16 Jan. 2018.

University of Victoria. Canadian Studies. Continuing Studies at University of Victoria, continuingstudies.uvic.ca/humanities-and-social-sciences/programs/diploma-program-in-canadian-studies. Accessed 16 Jan. 2018.

Canadian Blog

I believe that being Canadian means freedom. The ability to talk when you need, and to defend what you have faith in. The joy to have the ability to visit your neighbors regardless of their race, and to rest gently around evening time, not stressing that your home will be gone toward the beginning of the day. For each one of those reasons I am exceptionally honored and cheerful to live in the nation of Canada.

Yes, we have freedom but lots of places have freedom that aren’t necessarily Canadian. To me, freedom means being a subject of one of the more rational, socialized, and regarded countries on the planet, and an individual from a group that incorporates and respects the best the world brings to the table. Practically every culture, each general public on the planet, is spoken to here, we invite them and commend them and can find out about them and partake in them while never leaving home, the entire world is here. In Brampton where I used to live, there's a yearly festival of all the ethnic and social gatherings to be found. Here, they set up stands where you can test their nourishment and drink, hear their music, see their moves, meet them, converse with them. These festivals take place in multiple parts of Brampton at once so you can basically find them anywhere. I generally visit the greatest number of them as I can because it's a wondrous ordeal. What's more, the one vital thing they all have in like manner is that, whatever else they might be, they're all Canadians, and happy to be so.

Works Cited

• Laundry, Simply. "What Does It Mean to Be Canadian?" Simply Laundry, 7 Feb. 2015, simply-laundry.com/blog/Being-a-Canadian-eh.
• Maclean. "150 Reasons Why It’s Better to Be Canadian." Maclean's, Rogers Media, 30 June 2017, www.macleans.ca/news/canada/150-reasons-why-its-better-to-be-canadian/

Jamaican/Nigerian Ancestry Blog

Even though I was born and raised in Canada, my ancestry has played a large role throughout my childhood. I was born in Windsor, moved to Mississauga, then lived in Brampton from the age of 5 to 16. For every individual, being Jamaican or Nigerian is endlessly unique in relation to the next. It is a point that will lead to assorted reactions. So for me, being both Jamaican and Nigerian is just a respect being presented by the highest. Disregarding the negative conduct of a couple of bad people in every area you will understand that you have been provided with a great legacy. We set trends, break barriers and create history.

Jamaicans and Nigerians have had a worldwide effect in all regions.There are many things that Jamaicans and Nigerians find iconic to our culture. Some of which include: our food, our religion, and our well known athletes. Our incredible sprinters Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser are record breakers and have spoken to us well. We salute these incredible good examples of our property. Not only that, but most of our youths tend to be athletes. They're pretty much everywhere; me being one of them. We also tend to be very spiritual. The praying grandmother, the prayer warriors or even the Rastafarians are examples of this. They definitely believe in the Creator and they also believe in church attendance.

Jamaicans are known for these amazing characteristics, and numbers of other attributes. So as I mentioned I find it to be extremely meaningful to be Jamaican and Nigerian; two recognizable countries in the black community.

Works Cited

• Shanai. "Ten Great Things about Being a Jamaican." Rife Magazine, Watershed, 8
      Aug. 2014, www.rifemagazine.co.uk/2014/08/10-great-things-jamaican/.

Dickson, Prince Charles. "Being a Nigerian, Understanding Nigeria...Who Wants to
    Be a Nigerian." Gamji, www.gamji.com/dickson/dickson50.htm.

Canadian values

Canadians value a lot of things like free healthcare, the diversity of Canada and how everyone is equal, the safety that Canadians feel because there is nothing like wars and terrorist attacks going on in Canada, and democracy, Canadians value democracy because it gives us the ability to choose who leads us and the way that we are governed, giving us the ability to choose how we want our lives to be.

Canadians value things like these but we also value sports like Hockey which we argue about who  invented hockey, Basketball which has one of the largest fan bases in the entire NBA despite Canada having just one team, and lacrosse which was a sport invented by the Indigenous peoples of Canada and has very fast become a sport that almost every town has a league and a junior team and the pro teams have a lot of support from people all across Canada.

Canadians value hockey, basketball, and lacrosse a lot, almost every Canadian has a connection to hockey whether they play hockey basketball or lacrosse, their child plays hockey basketball lacrosse, they officiate hockey lacrosse or basketball, they coach hockey basketball or lacrosse , or they just watch pro games on TV, Whatever the connection is to hockey Canadians love hockey basketball and lacrosse and have a passion for hockey that no other country has after winning 26 gold medals in the IIHF world championships, 8 world cups, 9 olympic gold medals, 4 olympic silver medals, and 2 bronze medals, and 17 world junior gold medals, in basketball Canada has won 1 olympic silver medal and has one of the best NBA teams in the Toronto Raptor, and in lacrosse Canadians inventing lacrosse, and having some of the best NLL teams in the Toronto Rock. after winning this all Canada has the most fan support of all the countries who play in these tournaments and leagues.     

Works Cited

Canada hockey team. olympic.org, www.olympic.org/. Accessed 15 Jan. 2018.

Canadian lacrosse team. sportsnet, www.sportsnet.ca. Accessed 15 Jan. 2018.

Toronto raptors. cbc, www.cbc.ca.

wikipedia. www.wikipedia.org/hockey. Accessed 15 Jan. 2018.