Critical Analysis of Canadian History: LIBS1160 Reflective Essay

This essay is a reflective analysis of Canadian history, drawing upon primary sources from the LIBS1160 course. The student examines various aspects of Canadian culture, values, and historical events, including the Riel Rebellion, World War I, and the Great Depression. The essay explores how these events shaped Canadian identity and the commitment of its people. Through the analysis of letters, diary entries, and personal accounts, the student reflects on the challenges and sacrifices faced by Canadians throughout history. The essay also discusses the student's personal insights gained from researching and understanding Canadian history, emphasizing the importance of unity, respect for diversity, and the pursuit of a prosperous nation. The student uses examples from the provided primary sources to support their analysis and reflect on the impact of historical events on contemporary Canadian society.

Running Head: Canadian History
Canadian History
Reflective Essay
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2/29/2020

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Answer-1
The study and research on Canadian culture and people can help me to understand the living
style of Canadian citizens and also helps me to show my knowledge of understanding
different culture and people surrounding me. As I have observed that culture is the heart of
any nation and people of Canada shows their strong domestic culture and unity among the
people, it is one of the best places in the world for the people. As I have observed in my last
few years, Canada has its own unique culture and people give respect for other religions as
well. I have observed that unity in citizens and their humble behaviour with the other people
set the Canada and Canadians apart from other peoples and nations. I have many local friends
who born in Canada and very friendly in nature with me. Even in my class, almost every
people and my peers are polite, tactful, and peace loving humans who show the greatness of
this country and they are best human kind nature of these human beings (D'Sylva & Beagan,
2011). However, I have observed that people are fighting and struggling for getting jobs in
the country because the competition level is very high due to heavy population and less
opportunities of jobs. However, the helping and cooperative nature of Canadian people
almost attract every people from different part of the world towards this country and towards
its prosperity.
Answer-2
I have analysed the primary sources that has been provided to me to analyse the culture of
Canada. The study and analysis help me to understand that how Canadian people fight for
their rights, which has been discussed in LIBS1160 World War I enemies. The discussion
shows the challenges that Canadian had to face outside of their country. However, the article
also shows the commitment and dedication of people towards their job roles such as people
who fought for their nations shows their great commitment towards the country, while the

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‘riel and resistance to nation building’ case shows the commitment of people towards their
nation and their dedication to establish a strong nation. I can say after analysing these
reflective articles, which has been provided me for reading, has shown a great dedication and
commitment of people towards their country, people, and towards their culture (Trilokekar,
2010).
Answer-3
The reading of the primary sources helped me to understand the culture, values, and
commitment of Canadian people towards their nation and towards their people both. The
study of these sources will definitely help me to understand my upcoming courses and
subjects, which will be based on Canadian culture. These articles will also help me to know
how culture and people in Canada are dedicated to their nations and towards their people. It
will also help me to understand the sacrifices of people in past for making this nations
beautiful, peaceful, prosperous, and attractive for other people too in the world. In other
words, it can be said that I have learned number of crucial things about the culture of country
and about the culture of Canada that will help me in future to establish a good relationship
with people in future.

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References
D'Sylva, A., & Beagan, B. L. (2011). ‘Food is culture, but it's also power’: the role of food in
ethnic and gender identity construction among Goan Canadian women. Journal of
Gender Studies, 20(3), 279-289.
Trilokekar, R. D. (2010). International education as soft power? The contributions and
challenges of Canadian foreign policy to the internationalization of higher
education. Higher Education, 59(2), 131-147.