Comments on: My Canadian Identity http://www.eastwoodzhao.com/my-canadian-identity/ Happenings in a Nutshell Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:48:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: US Born Taliban Jew http://www.eastwoodzhao.com/my-canadian-identity/#comment-1639 US Born Taliban Jew Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:58:43 +0000 http://eastwoodzhao.com/my-canadian-identity/#comment-1639 The Canadian border is just a few hundred miles away and it's looking more appealing every day. This is the most unique view of Canada's society (identity) I've read. Acceptance and tolerance. The Canadian border is just a few hundred miles away and it’s looking more appealing every day. This is the most unique view of Canada’s society (identity) I’ve read. Acceptance and tolerance.

]]> By: Britannia Invitational Debate Tournament - Vancouver Secondary School District | Eastwood Zhao dot COM http://www.eastwoodzhao.com/my-canadian-identity/#comment-394 Britannia Invitational Debate Tournament - Vancouver Secondary School District | Eastwood Zhao dot COM Thu, 24 May 2007 23:34:52 +0000 http://eastwoodzhao.com/my-canadian-identity/#comment-394 [...] In Canada, a society of acceptance and tolerance, a society known and looked up onto for its unique Canadian Identity and its well-preserved image as a welfare society, must maintain its image and stay strong to its [...] [...] In Canada, a society of acceptance and tolerance, a society known and looked up onto for its unique Canadian Identity and its well-preserved image as a welfare society, must maintain its image and stay strong to its [...]

]]> By: Keith http://www.eastwoodzhao.com/my-canadian-identity/#comment-61 Keith Mon, 02 Apr 2007 18:14:44 +0000 http://eastwoodzhao.com/my-canadian-identity/#comment-61 Excellent post, Eastwood. Seriously. I live in Detroit, which unfortunately has the distinction of being the most segregation metropolitan area in the county. We have a lot of lessons to learn in a very short period of time, and if we don't rise to the challenge, I'm a little afraid of where that could leave us. I've been to Toronto a number of times, and of course Windsor. Went to Vancouver years ago for the Expo. Everywhere I've been in that country has been a wonderful experience, but Toronto, for me, is my hands-down favorite. Absolutely love the place. Some great memories. Take care, and keep the great posts coming! Excellent post, Eastwood. Seriously. I live in Detroit, which unfortunately has the distinction of being the most segregation metropolitan area in the county. We have a lot of lessons to learn in a very short period of time, and if we don’t rise to the challenge, I’m a little afraid of where that could leave us.

I’ve been to Toronto a number of times, and of course Windsor. Went to Vancouver years ago for the Expo. Everywhere I’ve been in that country has been a wonderful experience, but Toronto, for me, is my hands-down favorite. Absolutely love the place. Some great memories.

Take care, and keep the great posts coming!

]]> By: Adrienne Zurub http://www.eastwoodzhao.com/my-canadian-identity/#comment-54 Adrienne Zurub Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:14:41 +0000 http://eastwoodzhao.com/my-canadian-identity/#comment-54 Eastwood! Incredible post. I had no idea there was a Mullticulturalism Policy! Thanks for the powerful insights. As an American, our country is still young and still evolving, so there is hope for our cultural maturation. I state this as a Black female, who has traveled the world, and embraces the uniqueness and scars of my country. Eastwood!
Incredible post. I had no idea there was a Mullticulturalism Policy!
Thanks for the powerful insights. As an American, our country is still young and still evolving, so there is hope for our cultural maturation. I state this as a Black female, who has traveled the world, and embraces the uniqueness and scars of my country.

]]> By: Melanie http://www.eastwoodzhao.com/my-canadian-identity/#comment-47 Melanie Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:01:44 +0000 http://eastwoodzhao.com/my-canadian-identity/#comment-47 Great post! I'm originally from Britian, however living in Australia at present. I must admit i know very little about Canada, it sounds wonderful! In the UK we have lots of immigrants moving into the country, however there is a general feeling that our government will allow anyone into the country, without proper screening. The result of this is that we now have many terrorists living in the UK. Makes me wonder why Canada has been successful in opening up to all cultures, yet do not experience the same problems? Maybe we could learn from you! Great post! I’m originally from Britian, however living in Australia at present. I must admit i know very little about Canada, it sounds wonderful!

In the UK we have lots of immigrants moving into the country, however there is a general feeling that our government will allow anyone into the country, without proper screening. The result of this is that we now have many terrorists living in the UK. Makes me wonder why Canada has been successful in opening up to all cultures, yet do not experience the same problems? Maybe we could learn from you!

]]> By: ChristyZ http://www.eastwoodzhao.com/my-canadian-identity/#comment-43 ChristyZ Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:04:56 +0000 http://eastwoodzhao.com/my-canadian-identity/#comment-43 What an amazing post! It makes me even prouder to be a Canadian! I truly love the multiculturalism of Canada, at my daughter's school the annual Christmas concert has turned into a celebration of all cultures. It's awesome to see all of the different people come together like they do here. I love it! What an amazing post! It makes me even prouder to be a Canadian! I truly love the multiculturalism of Canada, at my daughter’s school the annual Christmas concert has turned into a celebration of all cultures. It’s awesome to see all of the different people come together like they do here. I love it!

]]> By: whocares http://www.eastwoodzhao.com/my-canadian-identity/#comment-42 whocares Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:00:55 +0000 http://eastwoodzhao.com/my-canadian-identity/#comment-42 "Canada was established relatively peacefully and had learned earlier on to tolerate and accept the diversity and character of our people???" -- dam right, semi-utopia-land-with-no-history all the way :P. Proud to be Canadian :D “Canada was established relatively peacefully and had learned earlier on to tolerate and accept the diversity and character of our people???” — dam right, semi-utopia-land-with-no-history all the way :P. Proud to be Canadian :D

]]> By: Shazzer http://www.eastwoodzhao.com/my-canadian-identity/#comment-41 Shazzer Sun, 01 Apr 2007 08:11:59 +0000 http://eastwoodzhao.com/my-canadian-identity/#comment-41 Super entry. I have many similar feelings for my "adopted" country Sweden, though the Swedes could use some lessons from the Canucks on integration. Cheers! Super entry. I have many similar feelings for my “adopted” country Sweden, though the Swedes could use some lessons from the Canucks on integration. Cheers!

]]> By: ashok http://www.eastwoodzhao.com/my-canadian-identity/#comment-39 ashok Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:51:45 +0000 http://eastwoodzhao.com/my-canadian-identity/#comment-39 [b]Canada fine China fine [pun intended][/b] Hi[gh] EastWood I read each word of 'My Canadian Identity'. The acronym SUCESS goes well. If I were to choose among all nations I would choose Canada, not US, not UK. Before I forget in the flow of writing, I wish to express a disturbing feeling I had after reading 'My Canadian Identity'. I would have admired if you felt and said with great pride that I am Chinese or born in China. It appears that you lost China and China lost you. Identity is no problem for Asians. We are 'family' oriented and you would be knowing your grandfather's name too. In Canada, I am not sure about a white person, whether her/his son is of the same father or an earlier father. Identity search, family tree, gives a sense of belonging to such a Canadian. Asians already have it. It is a welcome and delighting news for me that in 1971 Canada officially adopted a Multiculturalism Policy. In summary I think you could bring in Oriental wisdom to enrich Canada. For that you will have to search for it and you can do it better from Canada than you could have done it staying in China. Today the living conditions (socio economic + political) are painful to majority in Asia. No wonder you feel Canada gratifying, cool and pleasant. Bring your Canadian richness; attitudinal, cultural, social, financial, to China. Love you my dear, Good day, dr.ashok [b]Canada fine China fine [pun intended][/b]

Hi[gh] EastWood
I read each word of ‘My Canadian Identity’.
The acronym SUCESS goes well.

If I were to choose among all nations I would choose Canada, not US, not UK.

Before I forget in the flow of writing, I wish to express a disturbing feeling I had after reading ‘My Canadian Identity’. I would have admired if you felt and said with great pride that I am Chinese or born in China. It appears that you lost China and China lost you.

Identity is no problem for Asians. We are ‘family’ oriented
and you would be knowing your grandfather’s name too.

In Canada, I am not sure about a white person, whether her/his son is of the same father or an earlier father. Identity search, family tree, gives a sense of belonging to such a Canadian. Asians already have it.

It is a welcome and delighting news for me that in 1971 Canada officially adopted a Multiculturalism Policy.

In summary I think you could bring in Oriental wisdom to enrich Canada. For that you will have to search for it and you can do it better from Canada than you could have done it staying in China.

Today the living conditions (socio economic + political) are painful to majority in Asia. No wonder you feel Canada gratifying, cool and pleasant. Bring your Canadian richness; attitudinal, cultural, social, financial, to China.

Love you my dear,

Good day,
dr.ashok

]]> By: Eastwood http://www.eastwoodzhao.com/my-canadian-identity/#comment-37 Eastwood Sun, 01 Apr 2007 03:50:58 +0000 http://eastwoodzhao.com/my-canadian-identity/#comment-37 "we have our own Christian fundamentalists in our own backyard + the Whitehouse aka Bush + co. who are every bit as scary as the Taliban* Peace*" I like that... especially with the "peace" in the end “we have our own Christian fundamentalists in our own backyard + the Whitehouse aka Bush + co. who are every bit as scary as the Taliban*

Peace*”

I like that… especially with the “peace” in the end

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