Happy 147th Canada !
Canada is the birth place of my children and grandchildren. I came to Canada in 1971 and became a citizen in 1976.
We belong to a multicultural nation. While we continue to cherish and celebrate our Filipino heritage, we are also very grateful, happy and at peace in this beautiful country we call home.
An excerpt from the Government of Canada website on immigration:
Canadian Multiculturalism: An Inclusive Citizenship
In 1971, Canada was the first country in the world to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy. By so doing, Canada affirmed the value and dignity of all Canadian citizens regardless of their racial or ethnic origins, their language, or their religious affiliation. The 1971 Multiculturalism Policy of Canada also confirmed the rights of Aboriginal peoples and the status of Canada’s two official languages.
Canadian multiculturalism is fundamental to our belief that all citizens are equal. Multiculturalism ensures that all citizens can keep their identities, can take pride in their ancestry and have a sense of belonging. Acceptance gives Canadians a feeling of security and self-confidence, making them more open to, and accepting of, diverse cultures. The Canadian experience has shown that multiculturalism encourages racial and ethnic harmony and cross-cultural understanding.
We belong to a multicultural nation. While we continue to cherish and celebrate our Filipino heritage, we are also very grateful, happy and at peace in this beautiful country we call home.
An excerpt from the Government of Canada website on immigration:
Canadian Multiculturalism: An Inclusive Citizenship
In 1971, Canada was the first country in the world to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy. By so doing, Canada affirmed the value and dignity of all Canadian citizens regardless of their racial or ethnic origins, their language, or their religious affiliation. The 1971 Multiculturalism Policy of Canada also confirmed the rights of Aboriginal peoples and the status of Canada’s two official languages.
Canadian multiculturalism is fundamental to our belief that all citizens are equal. Multiculturalism ensures that all citizens can keep their identities, can take pride in their ancestry and have a sense of belonging. Acceptance gives Canadians a feeling of security and self-confidence, making them more open to, and accepting of, diverse cultures. The Canadian experience has shown that multiculturalism encourages racial and ethnic harmony and cross-cultural understanding.
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