Both Canada and New Zealand experienced a post-Second World War reassessment of their ties to colonialism, evident in the Union Jack occupying the upper left quadrant of each nation’s flag.
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Arguments over Canada’s national symbols, from a new flag in the 1960s to new passports two years ago, reveal how deeply some Canadians are attached to them and how they can shape nationalism.
This playlist of podcast episodes invites listeners to engage in learning and unlearning; to acknowledge the tragic legacies of residential schools and to move beyond a single day of remembrance.
As Charles is crowned King, maybe the time has come for Canada to reassess its connection with the British monarchy and become a republic.
What does it mean to be a settler of colour in Canada? Has the symbolism of the Canadian flag changed since the Ottawa convoy?
Does the flag unite Canadians, or confuse them as its symbolism is used to different ends and causes?
Composer John Burge speaks of his drive to create a musical piece to mark Canada’s 150th year of confederation and to capture our collective experiences.
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Associate Professor of Political Science, Brock University
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Graduate M.A., Nationalism, Western University
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Director, School for the Study of Canada & Canadian Studies and the Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies, Trent University
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Department of Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology Stuart Hall Interdisciplinary Chair, University of Birmingham
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Professor of Composition and Theory, Queen's University, Ontario
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Professor Emeritus, Political Science, University of British Columbia
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Assistant Professor, McMaster University
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Trent University