Canada prides itself by finding inspiration in our own creativity. Our culture is rich with diversity. Defining our culture has always been a challenge.-Tell us Canada how do you define your culture? Tell us on FacebookAdd our banner to your website to help spread the word. We will add your website to our directory for free!The Canadian National Anthem:English: O Canada!Our home and native land!True patriot love in all thy sons command.With glowing hearts we see thee rise,The True North strong and free!From far and wide, O Canada,We stand on guard for thee.God keep our land glorious and free!O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.Français:O Canada!Terre de nos aïeux,Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux!Car ton bras sait porter l'épée,Il sait porter la croix!Ton histoire est une épopéeDes plus brillants exploits.Et ta valeur, de foi trempée,Protégera nos foyers et nos droits,Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.Play and hear our National Anthem. Sing Along!O Canada MP3O Canada MidiMore History on our National Anthem click hereThe Name "Canada"In 1535, two Indian Youths told Jacques Cartier about the route to "kanata." They were referring to the village of Stadacona; "kanata" was simply the Huron-Iroquois word for "village" or "settlement." But for want of another name, Cartier used "Canada" to refer not only to Stadacona (the site of present day Quebec City), but also to the entire area subject to its chief, Donnacona. The name was soon applied to a much larger area: maps in 1547 designated everything north of the St. Lawrence River as "Canada." Cartier also called the St. Lawrence River the "rivière de Canada", a name used until the early 1600s. By 1616, although the entire region was known as New France, the area along the great river of Canada and the Gulf of St. Lawrence was still called Canada. Soon explorers and fur traders opened up territory to the west and to the south and the area depicted as "Canada" grew. In the early 1700s, the name referred to all lands in what is now the American Midwest and as far south as the present day Louisiana. The first use of "Canada" as an official name came in 1791 when the Province of Quebec was divided into the colonies of Upper and Lower Canada. In 1841, the two Canada's were again united under one name, the Province of Canada. At the time of Confederation, the new country assumed the name of Canada. - Provided by The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada is home to many proud Canadians, and culture is loosely defined by our beliefs and shared by our reflection in how we define ourselves. Our past and present course of experience in our community is the basis of our culture. Canadians have the ability to share their own views here on Canadian Culture.Our site is for all Canadians to take part in and explore new ways to improve upon our society, and discuss issues that effect all Canadians.
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Canada prides itself by finding inspiration in our own creativity.
Our culture is rich with diversity.
Defining our culture has always
been a challenge.
-Tell us Canada how do you define your culture? Tell us on Facebook
Add our banner to your website to help spread the word.
We will add your website to our directory for free!
The Canadian National Anthem:
English:
O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
Français:
O Canada!
Terre de nos aïeux,
Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux!
Car ton bras sait porter l'épée,
Il sait porter la croix!
Ton histoire est une épopée
Des plus brillants exploits.
Et ta valeur, de foi trempée,
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits,
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.
Play and hear our National Anthem. Sing Along!
O Canada MP3
O Canada Midi
More History on our National Anthem click here
The Name "Canada"
In 1535, two Indian Youths told Jacques Cartier about the route to "kanata." They were referring to the
village of Stadacona; "kanata" was simply the Huron-Iroquois word for "village" or "settlement." But for
want of another name, Cartier used "Canada" to refer not only to Stadacona (the site of present day
Quebec City), but also to the entire area subject to its
chief, Donnacona. The name was soon applied to a much
larger area: maps in 1547 designated everything north of
the St. Lawrence River as "Canada."
Cartier also called the St. Lawrence River the "rivière de
Canada", a name used until the early 1600s. By 1616,
although the entire region was known as New France, the
area along the great river of Canada and the Gulf of St.
Lawrence was still called Canada.
Soon explorers and fur traders opened up territory to the
west and to the south and the area depicted as "Canada"
grew. In the early 1700s, the name referred to all lands in what is now the American Midwest and as far
south as the present day Louisiana.
The first use of "Canada" as an official name came in 1791 when the Province of Quebec was divided
into the colonies of Upper and Lower Canada. In 1841, the two Canada's were again united under one
name, the Province of Canada. At the time of Confederation, the new country assumed the name of
Canada.
- Provided by The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Canada is home to many proud Canadians,
and culture is loosely defined by our beliefs and
shared by our reflection in how we define
ourselves. Our past and present course of
experience in our community is the basis of our
culture.
Canadians have the ability to share their own
views here on Canadian Culture.
Our site is for all Canadians to take part in and
explore new ways to improve upon our society,
and discuss issues that effect all Canadians.
