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PMAL 301: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Student’s Name: Sunil Course: PMAL301-23F-C-3O Instructor: Chantelle Campbell Due date: September 18, 2023

Response 1: The terms "mosaic" and "melting pot" refer to how Canada and the United States approach cultural variety and integration. Canada as a "mosaic" suggests that it values cultural diversity and encourages different cultural and ethnic groups to maintain their distinct identities while contributing to the larger Canadian society. A diversified cultural landscape will be a result of the collaboration of different civilizations. The concept of the United States as a "melting pot" or "salad" reflects a separate point of view in which many cultural components are meant to combine and integrate into a single, united American culture. The "melting pot" metaphor indicates cultural fusion, but the "salad" metaphor contends that each cultural component maintains its individual identity within the larger mix. It is a question of perspective and ideas whether one approach is preferable than the other. The "Mosaic" approach is helpful to maintain cultural history and diversity while promoting inclusion and cultural richness according to some people. In contrast, proponents of the "melting pot" may argue that it leads to a more unified national identity and social cohesion. It is dependent on everyone's perspective on cultural integration and diversity. Response 2: Yes, there is a difference between Multiculturalism (official policy) and multiculturalism (daily lived experience). As an official policy, multiculturalism is a strategy approved by a government that embraces and promotes cultural diversity as a key factor in the character of a country. To protect and encourage cultural communities, religious freedoms and the expression of different identities, it includes policies and regulations.

Multiculturalism as everyday life refers to how people of different cultural origins experience and manage their lives in a multicultural society. The encounters, problems, celebrations and adaptations face every day by the people from the different backgrounds are the parts of it. While formal multiculturalism creates the structure and legal guarantees of diversity, the experience of everyday life shows how individuals and groups interact with this framework. The topics such as cultural integration, acceptance, prejudice and cultural preservation can also include in it. Response3: Multiculturalism can align with the need for Truth and Reconciliation in several ways: Indigenous Cultures Are Recognized: To recognizes and promotes Canada's cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultures as an important part of the country's history, Multiculturalism is important. Recognizing historical injustices and injuries done on Indigenous peoples, especially cultural oppression, is part of Truth and Reconciliation initiatives. The acknowledgement and revival of Indigenous cultures and languages is promoted through multiculturalism. Inclusivity and Representation: Inclusivity and equal rights for all cultural and ethnic groups are promotes by multiculturalism. In larger Canadian narrative, the need of Indigenous voices and viewpoints are highlighted by Truth and Reconciliation. In larger Canadian narrative, the need of Indigenous voices and viewpoints are highlighted by Truth and Reconciliation. A platform is also provided by Truth and Reconciliation to the Indigenous people to share the experiences and stories. Cultural Understanding and Education: Multiculturalism encourages Canadians to learn about and respect the cultural diversity within their society. For Indigenous cultures, generating a greater knowledge of Indigenous history, customs, and challenges, this method may be used. Raising awareness among public about Indigenous peoples is also a crucial aspect of Truth and Reconciliation.

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Rebuilding Trust: Between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities building trust is also a goal of Truth and Reconciliation. To create an environment where reconciliation and healing can take place, Multiculturalism helps in it by promoting tolerance and respect for diverse cultures. In summary, a society that values and respects all culture including Indigenous culture which is promoting by Truth and Reconciliation and Multiculturalism can help in it by offering a framework for conversation, understanding among diverse communities. \

References Ansari, S. (2017, June 29). Here's how multiculturalism has failed people like me . Chatelaine. https://www.chatelaine.com/opinion/multiculturalism/ Cardozo, A. (2021, October 12). Canada is celebrating 50 years of multiculturalism, a policy that is working but still needs lot of work. The Star. https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2021/10/12/canada-is-celebrating-50-years- of-multiculturalism-a-policy-that-is-working-but-still-needs-lot-of-work.html Elghawaby, A., Chorney-Booth, E., Wei, J., & Paradis, D. (n.d.). Canadian multiculturalism: A work in progress . The Walrus. https://thewalrus.ca/canadian-multiculturalism-a-work-in-progress/ Mouallem, O. (2021, October 5). 50 years of multiculturalism: Being Muslim in Canada . Canada Geographic. https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/50-years-of-multiculturalism-being-muslim- in-canada/ Winter, E. (2014). Us, Them, and Others: Reflections on Canadian multiculturalism and national identity at the turn of the Twenty-First Century. The Canadian Review of Sociology, 51 (2), p. 128- 151. https://algomau.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01OCUL_AU/1pt5mg5/ cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1541368942 CBC News. (2020, July 9). What systemic racism in Canada looks like [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GmX5stT9rU

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