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Grand_Shaman · Administrator Data inscrierii: 26/Oct/2007 Mesaje: 112

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anamariaagostonsatumare · Trimis: 24/03/2010 11:49 Titlul subiectului: Re: Discuss your Abstracts here

The 1990 Crisis, Oka, Quebec, Canada
Anamaria Agoston
M.A. Canadian Studies, North University of Baia Mare, Romania

Abstract

In the summer of 1990, the Mohawk Nation stopped the free passage to reserve land which was being taken over against their consent by the Representatives of the Town of Oka. All this because the town of Oka was developing plans to expand a golf course on the place of a sacred Mohawk burial ground. Due to that, the Mohawks filed a land claim and tried to negotiate with the authorities. After a tense 77-day stand-off, the Mohawks put down their weapons and surrendered. Eventually, the Federal Government cancelled the project of the golf course expansion, but the local government still owns the land. The purpose of this paper is to analyse the behaviour of the Mohawk Warriors and the Quebec Police / the Canadian Military Force during the 1990 Crisis, Oka, Quebec, Canada and also the historical and socio-political background of its occurrence. (144 words)

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taraczkozi claudia · Junior Data inscrierii: 21/Mar/2010 Mesaje: 8

Two worlds, one roof

- Abstract-

The intent of this paper is to highlight the role of women in the development of a new society focusing on the way the Europeans used the presence of Native women to penetrate new territories and establish new markets.
As the first relationships between Native People and Europeans were established mainly through the fur trade a new society dominated by men was formed. Therefore the idea of a marriage between Europeans and Native women was no more a surprise. Moreover, from the male perspective, both White and Native, this marriage had its advantages. Further on, it is essential to highlight the customs and traditions which were preserved from both cultures and, moreover, which were the implications of being the wife of a white man.
Finally, the research ends up by noticing how these interracial marriages have changed nowadays and especially how are these seen by the modern societies.

monica-pop · Trimis: 11/04/2010 13:44 Titlul subiectului:

Art for art or art for necessity?
Abstract:

Art is one of the oldest means of expression. It is unspoken words, hidden thoughts, daring ideas and feelings clothed in harmonious shapes and colours. The present paper attempts to uncover these surface strata and analyze the background facts and psychology that gave birth to Inuit women's matchless graphic art. How art emerged in an environment which seems impossible even for survival is a provocative question to answer. Therefore, the first part of this paper shall focus on the beginnings of this art in the general picture of Inuit women's way of life. Then, the status of their art in the world and its regarding as art or simple crafts done for money shall be a second point of analysis. Thirdly, for narrowing the panorama and for offering a specific example, depicting the contributions of an appreciated female Inuit artist, Ovilu Tunnilie, may be an adequate option.

robert.tulici · Junior Data inscrierii: 31/Mar/2010 Mesaje: 6

My papers is about Hockey. I tried to answear a few questions, like for example: What is Hockey? What about the “Richard Riot”?. But first, a few elemental things about hockey, like what kind of gear do you need to play hockey or what are the rules in hockey. I also wrote about two very important hockey players, important for Canada I mean. One could say these were THE MOST important hockey players that Canada ever had, of course Canada still has very good players, but Wayne Gretzky and Maurice Richard are the top two who went down in history. Another topic worth mentioning is that Canada won a lot of gold medals at the Olympics in several years. As a conclusion my paper will contain general information that one should know about hockey and its relation with Canada.

robert.tulici · Junior Data inscrierii: 31/Mar/2010 Mesaje: 6

To Anamaria: Why was this called a crissis? Did the natives block the road for 77 days? If they did so I think the police was entirely entitled to use force against them, wheather it was an important road or not. And about the land: did the natives have papers or anything at all that showed that that land was their?

robert.tulici · Junior Data inscrierii: 31/Mar/2010 Mesaje: 6

To Claudia: "the role of women in the development of a new society focusing on the way the Europeans used the presence of Native women to penetrate new territories and establish new markets." did the women play any role in those days? From what I know, women didn't play any role in history, like they didn't have rights, nobody asked them anything and nobody wanted their opinion, I just say :lol:

"Therefore the idea of a marriage between Europeans and Native women was no more a surprise." I don't know many things about the indians, but did they agree or did their "traditions" allow marriage with other races?

anamariaagostonsatumare · Trimis: 13/04/2010 21:18 Titlul subiectului: Re: Discuss your Abstracts here

anamariaagostonsatumare · Trimis: 13/04/2010 21:26 Titlul subiectului: Re: Abstract: TWO WORLDS, ONE ROOF

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anamariaagostonsatumare · Trimis: 14/04/2010 07:45 Titlul subiectului: Re: Abstract: TWO WORLDS, ONE ROOF

Lavinia Voinescu · Junior 2 Data inscrierii: 10/Apr/2010 Mesaje: 20

ABSTRACT

Because of the official multicultural and bilingual government policies that are characteristic to Canada, this country is perceived as a mixture of races, peoples, and culture. As a result, Canadians are perceived differently from each corner of the world, through varying ideas and beliefs. The present research presents some of the most repeated myths about Canada and Canadians including their lifestyle, sports, language, weather, industry in order to perceive better and from a different point of view this universe.
The myths that are going to be examined will be limited to selected stereotypes held by Americans and some Europeans the purpose of which will be to gain a better understanding of Canada’s international reputation.

Lavinia Voinescu · Junior 2 Data inscrierii: 10/Apr/2010 Mesaje: 20

ABSTRACT

Because of the official multicultural and bilingual government policies that are characteristic to Canada, this country is perceived as a mixture of races, peoples, and culture. As a result, Canadians are perceived differently from each corner of the world, through varying ideas and beliefs. The present research presents some of the most repeated myths about Canada and Canadians including their lifestyle, sports, language, weather, industry in order to perceive better and from a different point of view this universe.
The myths that are going to be examined will be limited to selected stereotypes held by Americans and Europeans the purpose of which will be to gain a better understanding of Canada’s international reputation.

robert.tulici · Junior Data inscrierii: 31/Mar/2010 Mesaje: 6

To Lavinia: Will your presentation or paper answer the "eternal" question: why do americans hate canadians? :-D

robert.tulici · Junior Data inscrierii: 31/Mar/2010 Mesaje: 6

To whoever wants to answer: I noticed you guys wrote about native people and 2 of the papers go towards women: did the women have playsuch and important role in the tribes or in that culture?

Lavinia Voinescu · Junior 2 Data inscrierii: 10/Apr/2010 Mesaje: 20

Anielle · Junior Data inscrierii: 26/Mar/2010 Mesaje: 7

This days everything spins around mass-media. Sociologically, mass communication within Canada is unique,this because Canada is situated near of the most big expoter in field, United States of America. We know that Canada is an multiculturalism and bilingual country,this leads a variety of cultures and languages.Mass-media include television or magazines. A magazine is good when it capture his reader, this depends of the categories that belongs and the ages on which is adressed at.
Most of the best knows magazines in Canada and oldest magazines, for example the ‘Maclean’s Magazine’ was founded in 1905, this demonstrate the strenght in canadian culture.

Diana Pop · Junior Data inscrierii: 09/Apr/2010 Mesaje: 12

Les ingrédients spécifiques de la cuisine canadienne entre tradition et modernité

Le Canada, territoire du croisement de deux cultures, cette anglaise et française, est aussi bien le territoire où les éléments gastronomiques spécifiques de celle-ci s`y pénètrent, en résultant une culture gastronomique, la grande cuisine canadienne.
Le présent travail vise à analyser d`une perspective diachronique s`il y a vraiment une cuisine canadienne et pourquoi il faut la choisir et l`importance des ingrédients spécifique que les on utilise. On va essayer d`analyser aussi la place des ingrédients soit traditionnels, soit modernes dans la cuisine canadienne. On va parler aussi sur l`importance de l`érable dans la cuisine.

Diana Pop · Junior Data inscrierii: 09/Apr/2010 Mesaje: 12

j`invite aussi les Francophones d`y ecrire pour commenter ensemble les sommaires et les Anglophones qui savent aussi le francais de commenter nos sommaires.
PS. Je m`excuse pour la manque des accents, mais je n`y sais pas les utiliser.

Andreea MSC

On dit que le Québécois est le plus réaliste de tous les hommes. Il ne croit qu’à ce qu’il voit, mais il n’a pas toujours pu voir aussi clairement qu’aujourd’hui.
Ce travail aurait dû être une approche interprétative sur la sorcellerie au Québec. Étrange pour nous, la sorcière ne l’est pas à ses yeux. La sorcellerie flatte notre goût de l’étrange, nous entraîne dans un univers mystérieux, ébranlé par des phénomènes souvent encore inexpliqués. Les moments propices aux diableries, les nuits magiques hantées par la lune, les monstres et les fantômes sont des sujets intrigants et captivants qui réprésentent des trésors folkloriques. Ces phénomènes bizarres ne sont pas mis en avant, mais ils appartiennent à la vie.