Although the land presently known as Canada was occupied for thousands of years by first nations people it was not known as Canada until 1535 when French explorer Jacques Cartier used the word Canada to identify lands used by local inhabitants. By 1545, European books and maps commonly referred to this region as Canada.
So these first "Canadians" were the local natives and the French explorera and settlers.
If, however, there were no "Canadians" until the Dominion of Canada was formed in 1867, then the first Canadians were the native population, the British and French settlers, freed and escaped slaves from America, and immigrants from around the world. Aboriginal were the first Canadians. The first Canadians could speak 53 different languages.
There is no Canadian holiday on the first Monday of October. Canadian Thanksgiving is on the second Monday of October.
On the 5th October 1982 Laurie Skreslet became the first Canadian to reach the summit of Everest.On the 5th October 1982 Laurie Skreslet became the first Canadian to reach the summit of Everest.
Because Canada welcomes people as Canadians. Unlike other countries once you get Canadian status you are Canadian, with all the rights given to Canadians who have been here generations.You will even be called First Generation Canadian by older Canadians. Other First Generation Canadians will call you immigrant but you will be Canadian. You can even run for office and become our Prime Minister. Try that in any other country!
Catherine Hamilton (Ocean Kennedy) is not Canadian, she is actually from the UK, but her Canadian accent attempt is so good, that people think she is Canadian.
First, I'd like to say you are terribly misinformed or ignorant. Have you been living under a racist rock? I am offended being a Canadian. The Canadian government does not pick jobs for its citizens. Now **** off.
Blood tribe in alberrta
the Iroquois native Canadian groups
No, the first airplane was not Canadian.
It's an identity card First Nations people are entitled to.
First Canadian Place was created in 1975.
First Canadian Centre was created in 1982.
First Canadian Army was created in 1942.
First Canadian Army ended in 1946.
Dene Suline people lived in the Canadian Shield. They ate caribou and all sorts of animals. They like to travel in big groups and help each other.
The Canadian People
yes! people do like the Canadian shield.
The first flag was the Flag of France at the time of Jacques Cartier. The first flag after the Canadian Federation was founded was the Canadian Red Ensign.