A presentation by Allison Smeck, Anthony Santoro, A presentation by Allison Smeck, Anthony Santoro, Laura Mahoney, and Nicole MahoneyLaura Mahoney, and Nicole Mahoney

Facts, Fiction, Fragmentation and Foie Facts, Fiction, Fragmentation and Foie Gras: Gras:

Our Montréal Experience in the Dead of Our Montréal Experience in the Dead of WinterWinter

Jacques Cartier and the Founding...

Jacques Cartier and the Founding...

• Arrived in Montréal in 1534

• Found the Iroquois indians, who peaceably accepted the French language

• Canada had far fewer natural resources to offer than did Latin America. Ex: animal furs, wood

Flag of Québec Flag of Montréal

History of the CityHistory of the CityHistory of the CityHistory of the City• Throughout its history,

Montreal has been a meeting place for people with different origins, languages, religions and cultural traditions.

• In the beginning, Montreal was comprised mainly of Aboriginal, French and British people, who were later joined by Jewish, Slavic, and Italians immigrants.

• The cohabitation of these people has not always been easy, sometimes creating tension and conflict. But on many occasions, solutions have been found and alliances have been created.

• Throughout its history, Montreal has been a meeting place for people with different origins, languages, religions and cultural traditions.

• In the beginning, Montreal was comprised mainly of Aboriginal, French and British people, who were later joined by Jewish, Slavic, and Italians immigrants.

• The cohabitation of these people has not always been easy, sometimes creating tension and conflict. But on many occasions, solutions have been found and alliances have been created.

BURRRRRR !!!

The daily temperature in January is -10.2 degrees

Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit)

Only EYH trip to brave the

Canadian cold during winter

Montréal: The Golden AgeMontréal: The Golden Age• In 1760, the Canadian

territory was surrendered by France to Great Britain after their victory in the Seven Years War. Under British imperialism, the city of Montréal flourished and

became an industrial and cultural epicenter.

• During the second half of the 19th century, the rapid

development of infrastructure, including the construction of

railroads and canals, as well as the factory boom incited an urban migration of French

Canadians to the city.

• With these links, Montréal secured its place in the world

industrial market and was fondly regarded as the jewel in the

British imperial crown.

• In 1760, the Canadian territory was surrendered by

France to Great Britain after their victory in the Seven Years War. Under British imperialism, the city of Montréal flourished and

became an industrial and cultural epicenter.

• During the second half of the 19th century, the rapid

development of infrastructure, including the construction of

railroads and canals, as well as the factory boom incited an urban migration of French

Canadians to the city.

• With these links, Montréal secured its place in the world

industrial market and was fondly regarded as the jewel in the

British imperial crown.

Linguistic TurbulenceLinguistic Turbulence

The Language Crisis of 1969

* Montreal’s traditional linguistic balance began to be questioned by

nationalistic groups, who were concerned by the “anglicization” of

immigrants.

* Unrest reached its peak in 1969 and numerous riots

and protests ensued.

* The crises led to the foundation and adoption of

new language laws, including Bill 101, and the reinforcement of French as

the official language in Montreal.

*Charter of the French Language = La charte de la langue française*

*Charter of the French Language = La charte de la langue française*

Loi 101 = Bill 101Loi 101 = Bill 101

Linguistic Linguistic FFrraaggmmeennttaattiioon...n...

...a law in the province of Quebec defining French as the language of the majority of the population, and as the sole official language of

Quebec. This law outlines fundamental language rights for everyone in the province.

Selected Fundamental Language Rights:

3. Right of workers to carry out their activities in French

4. Right of consumers to be informed and served in French

5. Right of persons eligible for instruction in Quebec to receive that instruction in

French

Religion in MontrealL’oratoire L’oratoire

Saint- JosephSaint- Joseph“This is the first time I was ever in a city where you couldn't

throw a brick

without breaking a

church window”

-Mark TwainNotre Dame Notre Dame de Montréalde Montréal

Émile Nelligan: The Father of Québécois Poetry (1879-1941)Émile Nelligan: The Father of

Québécois Poetry (1879-1941)-Looking at the European Symbolist movement, Émile Nelligan’s poetry reflected urban realities and the anxiety of both interior and exterior alienation. His poems depicted emotional extremes, from pain to disappointment, and concluded that emotions would trump all else.

- First published at age 16, Nelligan’s short-lived literary career came to a halt in 1899 when he was admitted to an asylum by his parents after a psychotic breakdown. Four years later, his collected poems were published in a book titled Le Récital des Anges, which received critical acclaim in Canada that he never knew.

Our Film Experience

Our Film Experience

• While in Montreal, the class went to see “J’ai Tue Ma Mere” (I Killed My Mother)

• Written and directed by Xavier Dolan.

• This semi-autobiographic film centered on a typical teenage boy’s relationship with his mother, and his rebelliousness on his quest for independence.

• Due to the frigid weather, going to the movies is a popular past-time in Montreal.

• While in Montreal, the class went to see “J’ai Tue Ma Mere” (I Killed My Mother)

• Written and directed by Xavier Dolan.

• This semi-autobiographic film centered on a typical teenage boy’s relationship with his mother, and his rebelliousness on his quest for independence.

• Due to the frigid weather, going to the movies is a popular past-time in Montreal.

Quebecois FilmQuebecois Film

In class, we watched films which mainly focused on

family relationships and religion, both of which are themes central to

Quebecois film.

In class, we watched films which mainly focused on

family relationships and religion, both of which are themes central to

Quebecois film.

Culture of FoodCulture of Food

L’entrecote L’entrecote St. JeanSt. Jean

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