Lesson 2:

  how do Canadians define themselves?


In this lesson, you will:

  • learn what a nation, state, and nation-state are
  • learn about the relationships between nation, state, and nation-state
  • learn about the collective identities in Canada
  • learn about national identity

Women sharing a heritage



Key Terms for this lesson:

  • nation
  • civic nation
  • state
  • nation-state
  • collective identity