Contending and Reconciling Loyalties

Flashcards covering key concepts related to the contending and reconciling of loyalties, as discussed in the lecture.

Loyalty

A firm commitment or faithfulness to someone or something.

Nationalism

A political ideology that emphasizes loyalty and identification with a particular nation.

Contending Loyalties

Loyalties that compete or struggle against one another, often leading to conflicts in decision-making.

Reasonable Accommodation

The requirement for Canadian institutions to adapt to the religious and cultural practices of minorities unless they violate others' rights.

Civic Nation

A nation characterized by shared citizenship and adherence to the laws and values of the state, rather than by ethnic or cultural identity.

Cultural Pluralism

The coexistence of multiple cultural identities within a society.

Reconciliation

The process of making one view or belief compatible with another, often by resolving past grievances.

Bill 101

A Quebec law aimed at promoting the French language and protecting the rights of Francophone Quebecers.

Comprehensive Claims

Claims made by Aboriginal peoples for the use and control of land where no treaty exists.

Treaty Entitlement Claims

Claims based on the belief that the rights of Aboriginal peoples have not been granted according to a signed treaty.

Specific Claims

Claims arising when the federal government has not fulfilled its obligations as set out in the Indian Act.

Citizenship Oath

An oath immigrants to Canada must take to express their allegiance to the nation and its laws.

Humanitarianism

A philosophy prioritizing the well-being and dignity of all human beings, often leading to actions aimed at alleviating suffering.

Loyalty to the Environment

A commitment to protecting the natural environment and promoting sustainable practices.

Loyalty to Religion

Commitment to the beliefs and practices of a particular religious organization.

Loyalties of French Canadians

Feelings of loyalty towards other Francophones, their province, and their cultural or historical backgrounds.

The Oka Crisis

A 1990 dispute between the Mohawk people and the town of Oka, Quebec, over land that escalated into armed conflict.

National Energy Program (NEP)

A 1980 Canadian government policy aimed at reducing dependence on foreign oil, which led to tensions particularly in Alberta.

Inuit Reclamation of Names

The process by which Inuit people seek to restore original place names that reflect their heritage.

Quebec Separatism

A political movement aimed at establishing Quebec as an independent nation separate from Canada.

Contending Nationalist Loyalties

Diverse and often conflicting feelings of loyalty towards a nation as well as other personal or group identities.