Flag and location
Language
Currency
The official languages of Canada are English and French.
English dominates most of the Atlantic region and western provinces.
French is the first language of nearly 80% of the residents of Québec and is used almost exclusively in some areas.
Nearly 1 in 5 Canadians speak a language other than English or French as their Native tongue.
In Canada they use the Canadian dollar.
Canadians refer to the one-dollar coin as a loonie, after the image of the loon printed on the coin.
Likewise, the two-dollar coin is called the twoonie.
More than 14% of the population lives in poverty.
The flag has a white background, a red maple leaf in the center, and two red rectangles on each side.
It is located in the tundra of North America and borders America, it also shares waters with Greenland.
The great lakes form the border between Canada and the United States.
It has many small masses of land surrounding it that make up the division between Canada and Greenland.
Language
The official languages of Canada are English and French.
English dominates most of the Atlantic region and western provinces.
French is the first language of nearly 80% of the residents of Québec and is used almost exclusively in some areas.
Nearly 1 in 5 Canadians speak a language other than English or French as their Native tongue.
National and Traditional dress and Instrument.
Sports
National and Traditional Holidays
Food
Labour day- This holiday is celebrated on the first Monday of September. It originally gave workers the chance to campaign for better working conditions or pay during parades and panics organized by trade unions. Now that day is part of a long for many Canadians.
Stereotypically Canadians are associated with plaid jackets, which are in fact used in the country and by hunters and in more remote regions whose inhabitants are more concerned with staying alive and warm than being fashionable.
The traditional instrument is the Violin, made this way because it is small and portable.
The two national sports are ice hockey and lacrosse
People also enjoy fishing, hunting, golf, soccer, cycling, baseball, and bowling.
The most popular spectator sports are college football, basketball, ice hockey, and curling.
Other activities that people enjoy doing include cookouts, beach activities, and gardening.
People also enjoy visiting others, shopping, watch TV. and reading.
Local festivals, fairs, parks, and some museums offer other chances of recreation.
Rappée pie is a popular Atlantic dish that is made with grated potatoes and ground meat.
Québec regional cuisine displays a definite French influence and includes foods such as pea soup, pastries, breads, crêpes, and cheeses.
A favorite fast food is a poutine, which is french fries covered with a spicy gravy and cheese curds.
Throughout the prairies in Canada you can find wild rice, smoked fish, beef, ethnic dishes, and a variety of foods similar to some of the United States and France.
Moving day- in Québec many home leases start on July 1 and least for exactly one year. People in Québec, Canada spend Canada day moving their possessions from one house to another.
Boxing Day- The first weekday after Christmas, all shops, stores etc. are closed down.
In northern regions Canadians wear parkas, long john’s, scarves, ear muffs, and various jackets that can be made with down lining or leather.
Some Canadians own moccasins and use them as slippers.
Some traditional clothing includes socks, leggings, Ojibwa shirts, trousers, moccasins or boots, gloves, mittens and parkas.
National and Traditional dress and Instrument.
In northern regions Canadians wear parkas, long john’s, scarves, ear muffs, and various jackets that can be made with down lining or leather.
Some Canadians own moccasins and use them as slippers.
Some traditional clothing includes socks, leggings, Ojibwa shirts, trousers, moccasins or boots, gloves, mittens and parkas.
Stereotypically Canadians are associated with plaid jackets, which are in fact used in the country and by hunters and in more remote regions whose inhabitants are more concerned with staying alive and warm than being fashionable.
The traditional instrument is the Violin, made this way because it is small and portable.
National and Traditional Holidays
Moving day- in Québec many home leases start on July 1 and least for exactly one year. People in Québec, Canada spend Canada day moving their possessions from one house to another.
Boxing Day- The first weekday after Christmas, all shops, stores etc. are closed down. Labour day- This holiday is celebrated on the first Monday of September. It originally gave workers the chance to campaign for better working conditions or pay during parades and panics organized by trade unions. Now that day is part of a long for many Canadians.
Currency
In Canada they use the Canadian dollar.
Canadians refer to the one-dollar coin as a loonie, after the image of the loon printed on the coin.
Likewise, the two-dollar coin is called the twoonie.
More than 14% of the population lives in poverty.
QUIZ!!!!!
1.What are the Canadian colors?
2.Where is Canada?
3.List one sport played in Canada.
4.What is one of the religions in Canada?
5.Name a Famous Canadian?
Flag and location
The flag has a white background, a red maple leaf in the center, and two red rectangles on each side.
It is located in the tundra of North America and borders America, it also shares waters with Greenland.
The great lakes form the border between Canada and the United States.
It has many small masses of land surrounding it that make up the division between Canada and Greenland.
Appropriate YouTube videos
Sports
Farewell Nova Scotia
The two national sports are ice hockey and lacrosse
People also enjoy fishing, hunting, golf, soccer, cycling, baseball, and bowling.
The most popular spectator sports are college football, basketball, ice hockey, and curling.
Other activities that people enjoy doing include cookouts, beach activities, and gardening.
People also enjoy visiting others, shopping, watch TV. and reading.
Local festivals, fairs, parks, and some museums offer other chances of recreation.
Sound of an Angel
Food
Rappée pie is a popular Atlantic dish that is made with grated potatoes and ground meat.
Québec regional cuisine displays a definite French influence and includes foods such as pea soup, pastries, breads, crêpes, and cheeses.
A favorite fast food is a poutine, which is french fries covered with a spicy gravy and cheese curds.
Throughout the prairies in Canada you can find wild rice, smoked fish, beef, ethnic dishes, and a variety of foods similar to some of the United States and France.
Traditions
Customs
Famous people and their work
The Settlers and Founders
Gifts are immediately opened when received.
You wait to be shown to your seat.
ABSOLUTLY no elbows on table when eating.
Canada
by: Ethan Boresberry
Sara Schmitt
Anthony Tran
Stephen Zowin
Meghan Flanagan
Death rituals include burying the dead or cremating them.
For wedding traditions the cakes have to be white.
It has many religions and there is no official religion.
When a women enters the room all men stand up
In Quebec it is normal for friends to kiss each other on the cheek.
When talking, they take off all hats and/or sunglasses
Early settlers were Vikings from Greenland, from around 1000 AD.
French settlers came around 1600’s along St. Lawrence River.
In July 1, 1867canada became a self-governing dominion, and federation of our provinces.
Sarah Polley-directed Dawn of the dead.
Don Aykreyd -was a character in Ghostbusters.
Stephen Harpor-prime Minister of Canada, prime minister until queen Elizabeth says otherwise.
Avril Lavigne-is well known for her music talent across the world.
QUIZ!!!!!
6. What is one language they speak in Canada?
7.Name one Holiday on Canada.
8.What color does the wedding cake have to be?
9. Who were the very first settlers to land on Canada?
10. What is the traditional instrument?
Famous people and their work
Sarah Polley-directed Dawn of the dead.
Don Aykreyd -was a character in Ghostbusters.
Stephen Harpor-prime Minister of Canada, prime minister until queen Elizabeth says otherwise.
Avril Lavigne-is well known for her music talent across the world.
Traditions
Death rituals include burying the dead or cremating them.
For wedding traditions the cakes have to be white.
It has many religions and there is no official religion.
Customs
When a women enters the room all men stand up
In Quebec it is normal for friends to kiss each other on the cheek.
When talking, they take off all hats and/or sunglasses. Gifts are immediately opened when received.
You wait to be shown to your seat.
ABSOLUTELY no elbows on table when eating.
Settlers and Founders
Early settlers were Vikings from Greenland, from around 1000 AD.
French settlers came around 1600’s along St. Lawrence River.
In July 1, 1867canada became a self-governing dominion, and federation of our provinces.
Appropriate YouTube videos
QUIZ!!!!!
Farewell Nova Scotia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfjsLRm9Rb8
Sound of an Angel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NguIpRFLM4M
What are the Canadian colors?
What is Canada's currency?
List one sport played in Canada.
What is one of the religions in Canada?
Name a Famous Canadian?
What are the two main languages in Canada?
Name one Holiday of Canada.
What color does the wedding cake have to be?
Who were the very first settlers to land on Canada?
What is the traditional instrument?
Red and White
The Canadian dollar
Ice Hockey, Curling, Lacrosse, college football, basket ball, etc.
Any religion
Sarah Polley, Avril Lavigne, Stephen Harpor, or Don Aykreyd
English, French or any other language
Moving Day, Boxing Day, or labour Day
It must be White
Vikings from Greenland
The violin