I&S - Immigration

Citizen

A person who is legally recognized as a member of a state or country, entitled to rights and privileges, including participation in governance.

Citizenship

the status of being a member of a nation, including rights and responsibilities.

immigrant

A person who moves to a foreign country to live there permanently or for an extended period.

immigration

the process of individuals moving to a foreign country with the intent to settle there.

billigual

Fluency in two languages, often used in the context of education and communication.

multilingual

Fluency in multiple languages, enhancing communication and cultural understanding.

refugee

A person who flees their home country due to persecution, conflict, or violence, seeking safety in another country.

discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, often based on race, ethnicity, gender, or religion.

racism

A belief that one race is superior to another, leading to discrimination and prejudice against people based on their race or ethnicity.

Mother tongue

The language that a person has grown up speaking from early childhood, often their primary means of communication.

Who came 1000 years ago

Vikings who were Norse explorers that reached North America, specifically Newfoundland.

Who came 500 years ago

European explorers, including Columbus, who arrived in Canada in the late 15th century.

Who came 400 years ago

French settlers and missionaries who established colonies in Canada during the early 17th century.

Who came 200 years ago

American loyalists and immigrants seeking new opportunities after the American Revolution.

Who came 150 - 200 years ago

Irish, Scottish and British immigrants escaping famine and poverty.

Who came 150 years ago

Slaves entered Canada through the Underground Railroad

Who came 100 years ago

Early Asian immigrants mainly China, India, Japan

Who came 70 - 100 years ago

The British Home Children sent to Canada for a better life, often as part of a child migration scheme.

Who came in the 1950’s

Post-war (WWII) European immigrants and displaced persons.

Who came in the 1970s/1990’s

Open door (people all over the world) immigrants seeking new opportunities, including refugees from conflicts.