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

I've seen a trend for engagement rings to no longer be just diamonds. I know diamonds were not always the stone used in rings for weddings/ engagements. You could choose a stone, or stones, with personal meaning. Like your birthstone, or the birthstone of your groom, family, children.

Also, changes to bridal gowns. Not always so long, luxurious and expensive. I think it is a great idea to choose a dress you can wear again. No point in having something stuck at the back of your closet. Also, more likely the dress could be recycled for someone else to wear, wedding or not. My own wedding dress was red with a black faux fur collar. I loved it for my winter wedding. I did wear the dress again for other occasions too.

If you were planning (for real, or not) a wedding, what would you do to make it a bit greener, or ecologically friendly?

I posted a reply to a young person asking about a Witch name, in Reddit.

If you want another name why not use Rainbow which has meaning for you? Is there some reason you think you can't call yourself Rainbow? I don't use another name for myself. I choose who I talk to about my feelings/ beliefs and my family aren't concerned about any of it. So I don't need to hide my identity. I think having a witch name is building a character rather than becoming someone who is a Witch. But, that's just my feelings. Call yourself Rainbow, and go boldly forth, learn all you can. :)

Also, about finding people with your same interests in your area - likely they exist but are quiet/ cautious about it, just the same as you are. Slip something into conversation with people you have something in common with, people your own age, people with similar hobbies, etc. Show some curiosity about crystals, tarot, etc and find others who are also curious.

I really do believe there should be no Witch names. It does seem to make everything like some fantasy or game instead of reality.

I have been given a hard time by some Christians online, but they were not people I knew or kept any interest in. There may be some people who do need to hide their beliefs, even now. Some who live in a heavily Christian dominated location may want to avoid all the conflict and upset and keep their views to themselves. That is understandable. No one loves being nagged or worse.

But, if you don't need to hide your beliefs, why choose to hide your identity? Can't you be a Witch without obscuring it in some way. Aren't you happy to use your own name and call yourself a Witch? If not, why not. That's something to spend time thinking about. It could be you haven't found the right path for yourself yet. Look into other beliefs and variations of Pagan beliefs and ideas. Find something, a niche, group, or culture, that fits you and makes you feel good. I made this as a logo today. I'd like to make the Ontario trillium green, a darkish green. I might figure out how to do that sometime.