Canada Day 2014- 147 years since Confederation! A young political Country but a land with a rich long history of Native people, people escaping poverty or religious persecution in Europe, Protestant Work Ethic, colonization and blending cultures and diversity. Freedoms, Human Rights, Universal Health Care and Programs to support people to return to the work force. An opportunity to earn a decent living and live in peace and harmony due to the efforts of generations before use! Not worrying about our neighbours- the Americans and Mexicans! Celebrating with red and white- waving our Maple Leaf Flags- large and small.
Many homes have a flag in front- I have my large flag on a pole stuck in the ground with a flag waving in the wind. It is a good backdrop for family photos or visitors from other countries. Richmond Hill has a big celebration at Richmond Green later today. Fireworks at several places during the night. All across the country, municipalities are having similar ceremonies!
My Nationality is Canadian. I really do not relate to any other land since I am born of many generations on this land. The least is one of my 8 grandparents who came in 1878 from Ireland. The rest were born here! So that makes 136 years from that ancestor of living in this rich country to many more years of other ancestors. Of course, the family history may be fodder for several posts! Some modern family members even have a birthday today.
So here's to Canada Day and a chance to feel proud of all the accomplishments of this great land. No matter what is done today-stop and reflect why you feel proud to be Canadian. What are you doing to celebrate the day? Think about what you can do to help continue to make it a great nation! Remember the words of American President Kennedy! What would your words be to encourage young people to carry the torch and wave the flag?
July 1, 2014-Roy Ellis said- From sea to sea to sea!
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