Celebrating Diversity in Canada

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Canada constitutes a multicultural society; the ethno-cultural make-up of the society has
been shaped by an increasing number of immigrants over time and their descendants. Every
wave of immigration has led to the adding of the nations cultural and ethnic composition. The
experience of Canada with diversity can be distinguished from other countries; its 32 million
occupants reflect ethnic, cultural and linguistic make up that can be found nowhere on earth (1).
Around 200,000 immigrants annually from all regions of the globe choose Canada as a
destination. This emanates from its reputation for peace and care to newcomers.
The Canadian government committed itself to pursuing a fresh international instrument
on cultural diversity, in 1999. This was to set clear ground policies that could enable Canada and
other countries maintain rules that could promote different cultures, while recognizing the rules
that govern international trading system and secure markets for export of cultures (2).
In order to enhance the generation and sharing of Canadian stories at home and abroad,
Canadian heritage is continuously pursuing various objectives. Principal among these is the
recognition of the vitality of cultural diversity. Due to recognition of cultural diversity, in the
society, Canada celebrates its diverse people and communities. The country constitutes various
cultures from approximately 180 countries all over the globe. This comprises of more than
200,000 aboriginal people that have their own cultures and languages (1).
Since 2002, the Canadian government has set a special day for the celebration of different
cultures and people. June 27 is usually set as a day for the multicultural celebration. This day
gives all people in Canada an opportunity to celebrate their diversity and commitment to
democracy, mutual respect and equality, and to recognize the contribution of different
multicultural entities and communities to the society of Canada (4). The celebration is vital to all
individuals since it encourages them to fully participate in the political, social, economic and
cultural aspects of the society. Through the cultural diversity celebration, individuals are
encouraged to become proud of their own culture; it does not matter in which region individuals
come from, but they have to be proud of their own cultures (1). The country takes
multiculturalism as a vital part of the society, which is the reason for recognizing the day,
celebrate, and honor it.
The celebration of cultural diversity has been enhanced by the UNESCO convention that
promotes and protects the expression of cultural diversity. Through the UNESCO convention,
Canada is going to play a headship role in internationally recognizing the multiculturalism in the
society. During the celebration of cultural diversity, different cultures are celebrated in the
society leading to the enhancement and protection of the various cultures (3). It is through the
celebration of different cultures that the aboriginal cultures have been maintained.
Conclusion
The society of Canada celebrates cultural diversity every June 27. The celebrations aid in
bringing up different people from all over the globe in appreciating their culture. It does not
matter the region, in which, people come from, but the appreciation of their culture is vital in the
country. It is through the celebrations that people are encouraged to be proud of their culture and
participate in the building of the society through political, social, cultural and economic pillars.
In addition, the celebration of diversity helps in maintaining the culture of aboriginals.

References
Chalmers GF. Celebrating Pluralism: art, education, and cultural diversity. Oxford: Oxford
University Press; 1996. P. 127.
Fournier C. Canada. New York: Wiley & Sons.
Hermans G. Global Multiculturalism. London: Routledge; 2001. P. 323.
Mallea J. cultural Diversity and Canadian Education. New York: McGraw Hill; 1997. P. 103.

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Running head: CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN CANADA

Celebrating Diversity in Canada

The Canadian government committed itself to pursuing a fresh international instrument

celebrate, and honor it.

In addition, the celebration of diversity helps in maintaining the culture of aboriginals.

University Press; 1996. P. 127.

Fournier C. Canada. New York: Wiley & Sons.

Hermans G. Global Multiculturalism. London: Routledge; 2001. P. 323.

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