Culture of Canada

It has been said that Canadian culture rests solely in the effort to distinguish itself from its southern neighbour, the United States. However, others argue that while the two countries share some aspects of a common cultural heritage, there is also a separately identifiable Canadian culture. They point to what they view as a greater integration of their Native culture; the retention of traditions descended from those of French settlers; and a notable infusion of Celtic settlers in later phases of the country's history.

Related Topics:
United States - Canadian - Native - French - Celtic

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One matter of contention in the effort to study Canadian culture rests in the fact of Canada's bilingualism; there is little reason to question the distinct identities of the English- and French-speaking peoples of Canada. However, John Ralston Saul conjectures that Gabrielle Roy is better known in anglophone Canada than in France, and more French-Canadians know of Margaret Laurence and Atom Egoyan than Americans.

Related Topics:
Bilingualism - English - French - John Ralston Saul - Gabrielle Roy - Anglophone - France - French-Canadians - Margaret Laurence - Atom Egoyan

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