Religious Studies Midterm

RLST 200 Religions in Canada midterm flashcars

Examine the apparent contradiction between Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982) and official multiculturalism policy (1988) versus the historical evidence presented in today’s lecture.

What does this contradiction reveal about how Canada constructs its national identity and manages historical guilt?

The Doctrine of Discovery provided European colonizers with what?

Religious and legal framework claiming divine authority to occupy “uninhabited” lands and subjugate non-Christian peoples

Why did early Confederation supporters choose the term “Dominion” to define Canada as a nation?

It was inspired by biblical language (Psalm 72:8) representing Christian Authority and sovereighty

How did French Catholics respond to the Anglo-Protestant “dominion” vision of Canada?

They used the “cathedral” metaphor to emphasize diversity within unity while preserving their distinct identity

How can Aboriginal communities balance the preservation of their spiritual traditions with the changes introduced by Christian missionaries while maintaining cultural integrity and mutual respect?

Describe the relationship between Aboriginal spirituality and their culture

What impact did the Spanish introduction of horses have on Algonkian and Siouan-speaking people?

Where do the Anshinaabek people primarily reside?

What is the significance of the potlach ritual among the Aboriginal people of the Northwest Coast?