Do you identify as a particular culture, by ethnic or religious group? My Great Aunt was from Ireland. She said all Canadians are Heinz 57 - mutts. I agree. I am just Canadian - keeps it simple.

J.J. McCullough (YouTube) - Ethnic groups ONLY found in Canada

People who want to sort themselves into smaller and smaller groups (especially those claiming benefits for this reason)  should need  blood/DNA tests to make sure they actually are. Did you know Indigenous people can not just identify as Indigenous, native Canadian, Inuit, etc? They have to provide proof.

Yes, people can say whatever they want, but to have status you have to prove it. Having status is not fluff, it matters, and its not something you can get on a whim.

Other culture and ethnic based groups are based on politics or a religion, like the Mennonite Church Canada. Identifying as a Mennonite is not enough - people are actually part of that community and religion, not just identifying as such. Read more about the Canadian Mennonites

What do you think?

Canadian Links

Gurdeep Pandher - Yukon-based, Bhangra artist and educator. Best known for his dance -  bringing joy, hope and positivity during the pandemic. (Social media link).

CBC - This version of O Canada changed Michael Bublé's life - O Canada performed by the late Richard Loney.

ReOntario - Vintage Ontario television. See the video posts on YouTube.

Exploring Ontario's Past (Facebook)

Muddy York Toronto History

Hosted by Grayson Miller and Adam Waiser, Muddy York digs into the strange, forgotten, and quietly unhinged stories that shaped the city we think we know. From lost landmarks and civic scandals to cultural flashpoints, urban myths, and the people who fought (and sometimes failed) to make Toronto what it is today, this is local history with personality.

Above the Rock - Aerial drone views of Newfoundland & Labrador.

Vancouver is Awesome

Northern Scavenger - A platform to share stories from our backcountry and coastal adventures in Canada’s wild places. With our content we hope to provide practical information, promote sustainable use of our backcountry, and entertain along the way.

Historic Saskatchewan (Facebook)

Homesteading in Canada

Canadian Homesteaders

Why Canada Is So Weirdly Polite | Jim Gaffigan | Stand-Up Comedy

Not many people are driving around with all this in their cars. If you drive outside of towns and cities often its a good idea to have some way to get help if you get lost, stuck, or whatever else might happen.

If you don't have or use a cell phone you won't need a charger. Saves one step right there.

Small containers of gas line antifreeze and lock de-icer.

A set of flares or folding plastic warning triangles.

A blanket.

Thick wool socks, oversize boots, mittens and a thick hat with fold-down ear covers or pair of ear muffs. Raid the closet for little-used but bulky and warm items. You can also use these items to wrap others within the bag to prevent rattling.

A LED flashlight: A flashlight is a good idea but chances are the batteries will be dead when you need it, so make sure it will also operate off the 12-volt system. The best bet is an LED version, which is compact yet powerful, and will use less energy, allowing batteries to last longer

A charger for your cell phone.

Jumper cables.

A 10-metre length of rope or tow strap

A small folding shovel: it can be wrapped in the blanket to prevent it from moving around in the trunk

A candle, waterproof matches or instant lighter and a clean old juice can. The candle in the can is capable of supplying some much-needed heat and light when stranded in a dark, remote location.

A first-aid kit.

Energy food: A couple of high-energy snack bars from the grocery or health food store - with no expiry date.

Shelter: A plastic drop sheet or small tarp folds into a very small package and would certainly be appreciated if the incident has left your vehicle in an unfriendly place like a river or down a bank. It will also help cover holes made by broken windows and keep the elements out and heat in.

A spare pair of glasses if the intended driver uses them.

Duct tape: Its ability to hold almost anything together could be critical.

A long bungee cord: Besides holding the bag of emergency equipment in one place, it may hold car parts in place or a door closed after a crash.

A coat hanger: it can be used for a number of repairs or to hold things together. It's also useful to stick up above a snow bank to help others locate you.

Multipurpose tool like a Swiss Army knife wrapped in an oil-soaked cloth: put it in a water-proof baggie to make sure it doesn't get rusted shut.

A small bag of kitty litter to create some grip where none exists.

Source: What to put in your winter survival kit -- The Globe and Mail