Canadian Multicultural Day
By: Alexis Sorrell
History:
In 1971, Canada became the first county to make multiculturalism a state policy. It shows that Canada is committed to democracy, equality, and respect. In November of 2002, June 27 became the official day of celebration.
Activities:
Each activity that is done represents a different country.
- Guatemala- a band plays music that is native to there
- Nepal- a clothing promenade is done to show off their common attire
- El Salvador- folklore dance
- Vancouver- society story telling
Traditional Foods:
Many international dishes are served at the celebration. Some of the most popular dishes are:
- Pho- a soup from Vietnam made of broth, noodles, herbs, and meat
- Rappie Pie- a casserole type dish made of potatoes and chicken originally from Nova Scotia, Canada
- Poutine- french fries topped with cheese curds and a gravy sauce, this originated in Quebec, Canada