📚 Instructions

Complete all sections to test your understanding of Canadian cultural diversity, urbanization, and the Grassy Narrows case study. For short answer questions, use the Introduce-Illustrate-Conclude format: identify the topic, provide examples from the text, and explain the significance.

True/False Questions (10 points)

1. Between 1911 and 2011, Canada's rural population declined from 55% to 19% of the total population.

2. The Asubpeeschoseewagong First Nation is located near Kenora in northwestern Ontario.

3. The pulp and paper mill that contaminated Grassy Narrows water admitted guilt in their out-of-court settlement.

4. Today, 20.6% of Canadians report being born outside the country, the highest percentage since 1931.

5. Statistics Canada reports that 98% of Canadians speak one or both official languages.

6. The mercury contamination at Grassy Narrows came from mining operations.

7. By 2030, Statistics Canada estimates that visible minorities will make up most of Toronto's population.

8. The Multiculturalism Act was passed in 1988.

9. Canada's immigration point system awards the most points for bilingualism and high education levels.

10. Super-diversity is mainly found in rural Canadian communities.

Multiple Choice Questions (10 points)

1. What metal contaminated the waters at Grassy Narrows?

2. What is the main reason immigrants choose to settle in Canada's "big three" cities?

3. Approximately how many different ethnicities are represented across Canada today?

4. What is super-diversity?

5. What caused the decline in rural populations during the 20th century?

6. According to the text, how does Canada's multiculturalism compare to other Western democracies?

7. What did the mercury contamination at Grassy Narrows primarily affect?

8. What happened to the lawsuit launched by three trappers from Grassy Narrows in 2005?

9. What era did Canada enter in the 21st century according to the text?

10. What was used in the papermaking process that contaminated Grassy Narrows waters?

Matching Question (5 points)

Match the concepts with their descriptions:

Concepts/Terms

Asubpeeschoseewagong First Nation
Super-diversity
Urbanization
Multiculturalism Act
Immigration Point System

Descriptions

First Nation community at Grassy Narrows affected by mercury contamination
Areas where multiculturalism is pervasive and questions majority/minority terminology
20th century phenomenon that reduced rural population from 55% to 19%
1988 legislation promoting Canadian multiculturalism
System that awards most points for bilingualism and high education

Short Answer Questions (15 points - 5 points each)

1. Using the Introduce-Illustrate-Conclude format, analyze the Grassy Narrows case study as an example of environmental justice issues facing Indigenous communities in Canada. What does this case reveal about the relationship between economic development and Indigenous rights?

2. Examine the transformation of Canadian society through urbanization and immigration. How did the shift from 55% rural population in 1911 to 19% in 2011 contribute to Canada's multicultural character? What are the implications for Canada's national identity?

3. Evaluate the concept of "super-diversity" in Canadian urban centers. What challenges and opportunities does this phenomenon present for Canadian society, and why might this be significant for Canada's role as a cultural model for other nations?