“Cultural identity and Canada –Northrop Frye”
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A six page paper which looks at the way in which Northrop Frye distinguishes between the social contract and the educational contract, the importance of regionalism in the development of cultural identity, and the ways in which the positive aspects of regional cultural diversity can be applied to the social and political structure of Canada. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLFrye.rtf

“News and Dissent: The Press and Politics of Peace in Canada”
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A 5 page overview of the book by Robert A. Hackett. Outlines Hackett’s contentions that the media wielded tremendous power in the 1980 peace movement in Canada. Analyzes Hackett’s research methodology concluding that is critical rather than administrative. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPmdiaCn.wps

“Proud of Two Languages" -- Canadian Parents for French
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This 7 page report discusses Canadian Parents for French, a nationwide network of volunteers which believes that French is an essential component of the history and culture of Canada. The group is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French second language learning opportunities for young Canadians. It is the largest group of its kind and its members believe: “It should be the right of every Canadian child to have a quality bilingual education.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BW4frnch.wps

“The American Revolution and Nova Scotia Reconsidered” by George A. Rawlyk
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A 3 page review and analysis of George A. Rawlyk’s essay “The Ameircan Revolution and Nova Scotia Reconsidered.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RArawlyk.rtf

“The Enemy That Never Was” by Ken Adachi
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A 5 page review on Ken Adachi’s book “The Enemy That Never Was: A History of the Japanese Canadians.” Bibliography lists 2 additional source.
Filename: RAenmy.rtf

“The Origins of Canadian Indian Policy” by L.F.S. Upton
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A 3 page review and analysis of L.F.S. Upton’s “The Origins of Canadian Indian Policy.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAnovsr.rtf

“The Sikh Community in Canada”
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A paper which looks at the history of the Sikh community in Canada, from its beginnings as a group of migrant workers in the early twentieth century to its development as a fully enfranchised subcultural group within the majority. The paper considers the origins of Sikhism in the Punjab, the cultural and religious ideology which it comprises, and the way in which Canadian Sikhs have come to be regarded making a vital contribution to the country’s social, political and economic life.
Filename: JLsikh.wps