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Canada Identity

When Hockey Icon Crossed Paths With Vancouver Immigrant History

Naveen Girn | Posted 03.25.2013 | Canada British Columbia
Read More: History, Race, Vancouver Canucks, Canada, Identity, Immigration, Komagata Maru, Cyclone Taylor, British Columbia, South Asian, Vancouver-Millionaries, Vancouver, Canada British Columbia News
Naveen Girn

Pressured by his in-laws to find a respectable occupation, Vancouver Millionaire's star player Fred "Cyclone" Taylor had a summer job that connected him with one of the most iconic historical moments in Canadian history -- the arrival of the Komagata Maru.

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The Changing Canadian Identity

Abi Paul | Posted 04.14.2013 | Canada Alberta
Read More: Larkycanuck, Social Commentary, New Canadians, Policy, Social Comments, Canada, Immigrants to Canada, Canada Identity, DISSIPATE Immigrants, Canadian National Identity, CONGREGATE Immigrants, Canada Immigration, Canadian Immigration, Canada Alberta News
Abi Paul

A common misconception by most Canadians is that all immigrants (regardless of country of origin, religious background, ethnicity) face a common set of experiences (opportunities and challenges) as a group. There-in lies the basis of misunderstanding of the immigrant phenomenon by most Canadian-born residents.

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How Lance Armstrong's Signature Should Have Tipped Us Off

Annette Poizner | Posted 03.20.2013 | Canada Living
Read More: Graphology, Identity, Lance Armstrong, Oprah Interview, Strength, Handwriting, Lance Armstrong Oprah Interview, Lance Armstrong's Signature, Canada Living News
Annette Poizner

As a therapist who looks at the handwriting of psychotherapy clients in a quest to understand something of the mysterious realm of self and soul, I turned to handwriting in order to better understand Lance Armstrong and his current situation.

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You Know You're a Canadian When..

Leanne Shirtliffe | Posted 11.27.2012 | Canada Alberta
Read More: Gary Bettman, Double Double, Olympics, Humor, Tim Hortons, Identity, Robocall, Slideexpand, Atwood, Canada, 2012, Canada Alberta News
Leanne Shirtliffe

Let's face it, if the world is ending in a few months, Canadians had best acknowledge that the year 2012 has given us a unique national identity before we (and the Earth's seven billion inhabitants) are unable to throw another curling rock over the hog line. Without waiting for the world to end or the NHL season to start, let's begin.

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Six Successful Relationship Tips

Marcia Sirota | Posted 11.11.2011 | Canada Living
Read More: Good Relationship, Relationship Advice, Relationships, Love, Successful Relationship, Trust, Successful Relationship Tips, Mutual Respect, Identity, Independence, Canada Living News
Marcia Sirota

Your partner has to see and accept you just as you are. There's no point in presenting a "cleaned up" version of yourself because then they're not loving the real you. You can't feel loved if you're being inauthentic.

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Who Am I? Who Are You?

A. Colin Wright | Posted 10.15.2011 | Canada
Read More: Split Personality, Who Are You, Book Jacket, Identity, Personal Secrets, Personality, Ideals, Canada News
A. Colin Wright

Do you get tired of reading authors' long biographies on book jackets? Or are you simply not interested in reading endlessly of others' accomplishme...

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Hockey as a Brutal Ballet: A Reflection on Our National Game

Hadani Ditmars | Posted 08.10.2011 | Canada
Read More: Nhl, Vancouver Hockey, Vancouver Canucks, Canada Identity, Hockey Canada, Stanley Cup Playoffs, NHL Playoffs, Canada News
Hadani Ditmars

As an umpteenth-generation Canadian, sadly unmoved by our "national game," I wonder what is this magical power seemingly unique to organized sports that boosts both patriotism and endorphins when our team is winning, and despair when it's not?

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