Diversity & Multiculturalism
Lesson 3 of 12 in Canadian Social Norms & Values · 25 minutes
Understand Canada's multicultural identity and the 'mosaic' concept. Learn the difference between a 'mosaic' and a 'melting pot' and build vocabulary related to diversity, human rights, and respect.
What you'll learn
- Understand Canada's multicultural identity (the 'mosaic' concept)
- Know the difference between a 'mosaic' and a 'melting pot'
- Learn vocabulary related to diversity, human rights, and respect
From the lesson
Canada is one of the most multicultural countries in the world. People in Canada speak more than 450 languages. In cities like Toronto, Mississauga, Vancouver, and Montreal, you will meet people from all over the world.
What is a 'mosaic'? A mosaic is a picture made of many small, colourful pieces. People often call Canada a 'cultural mosaic'. This is an image, not the name of a law. It means that people from different cultures can keep their own traditions, food, language, and celebrations. The official policy is called multiculturalism, and it is part of Canadian law (the Canadian Multiculturalism Act). You do not have to give up your culture to be Canadian. You can be Chinese-Canadian,…