Nova Scotia
5. Social Justice and Cultural Studies
5.6 Cultural Diversity and Identity
Chapter 5.6
Master Cultural Diversity and Identity in Canadian Society
Explore how cultural identity forms through heritage preservation, adaptation, and community influences in Canada's multicultural framework.
What You'll Learn
Cultural identity develops through heritage preservation and adaptation processes
Indigenous revitalization movements reclaim traditional practices and knowledge systems
Canadian society evolved from assimilation toward integration and accommodation
Cultural hybridity creates unique identity expressions in multicultural communities
What You'll Practice
1
Analyze cultural identity formation in globalized and multicultural societies
2
Examine Indigenous cultural revitalization and reconciliation movement characteristics
3
Evaluate accommodation versus assimilation approaches in diverse Canadian communities
Why This Matters
Understanding cultural diversity and identity helps students navigate multicultural environments and develop respect for diverse perspectives in Canadian society.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Cultural Identity
Multicultural Society
Indigenous Perspectives
Cultural Accommodation
Social Justice
NS Curriculum Aligned
