CANADA CALLING
Doukhobors (from Russia), on board the freighter Lake Huron, January 1899 (SOURCE)
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Assessment Rubric: On-Line Forum |
Canada Calling |
"I do not care what language a man speaks, or what religion he professes, if he is honest and law-abiding, if he will go on that land and make a living for himself and his family, he is a desirable settler for the Dominion of Canada.... If we can find people... willing to obey the laws and pay taxes for the support of our institutions, we must open our doors to these people and give them such encouragement as will overcome the initial difficulties of their change of situation."
- Clifford Sifton, Minister of the Interior, Statement to the House of Commons, July 1899.
Did Clifford Sifton and the government of Canada walk their talk?
Let's find out.
The need to strengthen the economy of a Nation in training, led to an all out advertising campaign recruiting people to settle and populate the vast Canadian country side. An influx of workers was needed to farm the West and to mine for gold, copper and coal. It was thought that Canada was on the cusp of becoming a great nation. Canada was therefore advertised as the place to live and the publicity campaign was launched.
Assignment Progression:
Scan the resources listed below. Gather as much knowledge as you are able. You'll need it for the journey ahead.
Textual and Internet References and Resources:
Our Canada (Origins * Peoples * Perspectives) pp. 326 - 337
Voices and Visions: A Story of Canada pp. 242 - 265
Join the on-line forum and discuss the discussion questions provided. The on-line forum will be monitored and assessed by your teacher.
Canada Calling: Immigration in Times Past on-line forum Click on the link to join the forum. This forum is moderated. Joining the forum is based upon approval.
On-line Forum Rubric: Click the link to see how you will be assessed.
Benchmarks
Clear understanding of the focus question will be demonstrated.
Ideas in the post will be supported with findings found in documented material.
Writing in the post will be clear, concise and easy to understand.
Writing conventions will be adhered to throughout the post.
Discussion Questions for On-line Forum (Reference material is found in the bracketed information):
Find the three part plan for Canada's future as set out in the National Policy: 1 and discuss the implications. (p. 320 Our Canada)
How did the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway aid in the growth of Canada?
Who were the main contributor's to Canadian expansion? (English and French)
How did Clifford Sifton launch the Canadian advertising campaign? (p. 247 Voices and Visions)
Who did the government initially target as future Canadians and why? (p. 247 Voices and Visions)
Why was the government focused on recruiting English speaking citizens or those who would assimilate into a British culture? What do you think this meant to the Francophone, Metis and First Nations portion of the Canadian population? (p. 249, 257 - 259 Voices and Visions pp. 327- 328 Our Canada)
Bishop Grandin of St. Albert was concerned about the lack of French speaking settlers in the West. What did he suggest to attract Francophone people to settle in the West? (p. 331 Our Canada)
What made people want to leave their homelands and immigrate to Canada? What was the 'push'? (pp. 251- 252 Voices and Visions)
What part did religious groups play in Canadian immigration? (pp. 253 - 255)
Setting:
1867 - World War I
Use the information that you have gathered throughout your journey to demonstrate your learning.
Canada Calling Rubric: Click on the link to view how you will be assessed.
Choose one of the following starters to begin your task.
You are part of a local advertising company hired to recruit a bevy of future Canadians. You will be part of an exclusive team working towards building a nation.
You are with the National Council of Public Awareness, otherwise known as the NCPA, and you are charged with the task of informing Canadians of the racial implications of the government's position on immigration.
You are of Francophone descent and you currently live in the West. You have been asked by the Quebecois to relate the situation as you see it at the annual conference for French Speaking Canada.
You are an every day Canadian of English descent. You are at the local coffee shop discussing your opinion of the Canadian Immigration Policy.
You are an immigrant. Explain to your family why you are choosing to move to Canada.
You are responsible to report to the East on the settlement of the West.
You are a part of the Canadian Pacific Railroad committee.
You are a politician. Persuade the government of why you agree or disagree with Clifford Sifton's statement on immigration. (Introductory quote: Clifford Sifton)
Choose one of the following as an avenue for demonstrating your learning.
Digital Video or Recording (Example: CBC Radio Canada Video Archives)
Song (Example: Gordon Lightfoot Canadian Railroad Trilogy)
A Collection of Pamphlets or Posters (Example: Refer to text)
Oral Presentation or Speech
Dramatization
Digital Scrapbook (Tutorial Site)
Diary Entries
Debate
Benchmarks for the final product:
Three of the discussion points from step 2 will be addressed within your response.
Content will be clear and concise.
Findings will be supported with the evidence gathered from step 1.
Final response will be organized with an easy flow.
Appropriate conventions will be used in the final response.
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