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This picture is of the baked goods display case at a Tim Hortons restaurant.

This was taken right after an employee refilled the “Canadian Maple” donut selection.

I took a picture of this because Canadian identity is almost inescapably tied to the Tim Hortons coffee franchise.  This franchise can be found in cities of all sizes throughout the country, resulting in a product that almost every Canadian, and most non-Canadians, can recognize. There just isn’t much else that screams Canada than a double-double and a box of timbits.

The idea that “you are what you repeatedly do” is something that this picture speaks to.  Tim Hortons has become a wildly successful franchise, and as such has become a Canadian icon and part of the Canadian identity.  This status is further promoted with their charity work like timbits sports or their kids camp day.  This idea of generosity towards those less fortunate is a sentiment that many Canadians hold dear, and is exemplified by the Tim Hortons franchise.

This photo provides the opportunity to further reflect on what else symbolizes Canada to people both at home and abroad.  While there are Canadians who do not strongly recognize the Tim Hortons franchise as part of the Canadian identity, it still certainly stands out as a very recognizable Canadian institution. This photo could very well lead to a discussion based on what constitutes a Canadian symbol, and even deeper than that, what IS the Canadian identity at home and in the eyes of the rest of the world?

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This picture was taken at the Stampeders game on September 18th, 2015 at Mcmahon Stadium in Calgary.

In this photo, the referees are deliberating about a possible infraction on the play that just occurred. This was during the second quarter.

I took a photo of this because I seldom get to attend Stampeders games even though I am a big sports fan and grew up playing football as a child. I took this also because it dawned on me just how much football is a part of my identity.

Football is a big part of my identity.  I played bantam football, then I played football all throughout high school, and now I coach football. Going out to football games in my city and cheering for the Stampeders is a way that my identity connects with both my home city, and Canada as a whole.

This photo provides the opportunity to discuss the degree to which our identity derives from our geographic location. For example, I became a football fan because I was able to play football and watch my hometown team play while I was growing up. I then wonder how other football became a part of the identities for the people outside those nine cities.

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War Medals and A Commendation from Field
Marshall Montgomery- Gunner, Lloyd Erb: Canadian Citizen

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War Medals and A Commendation from Field
Marshall Montgomery- Gunner, Lloyd Erb: Canadian Citizen

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This is a photograph of my grandfather’s war medals, as well as a commendation he received from Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery, during World War II.  Since his passing, I had them all framed together to honor his contribution.

My Grandfather was a Canadian citizen at the outbreak of the Second World War.  There was no conscription in Canada, yet my grandfather chose to enlist and fight anyways.  This photo is a constant reminder of his courage and valor.

I chose to take a picture of this because my grandfather was a Canadian citizen who ended up being part of the Canadian contribution to the liberation of Europe during the Second World War. Since my grandfather is no longer alive, I chose to take a photo of that which keeps his memory alive.

This photo speaks to the value of freedom, and what freedom costs. As citizens of Canada, we all possess many freedoms that others do not.  During the Second World War, citizens of other countries were oppressed; had it not been for the courage and bravery of our men and women- Europe might not have been liberated as it was.

My photograph provides an opportunity to further explore the aspects of citizenship that many citizens take for granted – freedom of speech, religion expression… etc. It also gives a good avenue to discuss War and whether or not a citizen owes their country military service, such as they do in other countries.

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A picture of a neighborhood mailbox- Home is
where the mail is delivered.

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A picture of a neighborhood mailbox- Home is
where the mail is delivered.

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For the majority of my life, mail has always been delivered to my front door mailbox.  However recently, Canada Post installed these communal mailboxes for an entire neighborhood.

These mailboxes are an extension of the Canadian Post- an institution that was founded in the late 1800’s.  This box is an integral form of communication for all Canadian citizens.

I took a picture of this mailbox because it is a great symbol of community.  These are all the people who live in my immediate neighborhood.  Each box is tied to a postal code, and is in turn tied to the resident. It is also a symbol of communication, and a symbol for a long-standing Canadian institution.

This photograph is a visual representation of one of the aspects of Canadian citizenship. For one, it shows us the link between the people who comprise the citizenry, as mail is one of the primary forms of communication in this country. It also is a Canadian institution in that it is federally run.

This photo is a great starting point to discuss the bounds of citizenship in terms of the digital world.  Citizens heavily relied on the post throughout much of our countries history, but with the rise of the internet, how much do we now rely on getting mail? The photo provides an opportunity to examine the role of the Canadian Post in past, present and future citizens’ lives.

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A picture of a neighborhood mailbox- Home is
where the mail is delivered.

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A picture of a neighborhood mailbox- Home is
where the mail is delivered.

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For the majority of my life, mail has always been delivered to my front door mailbox.  However recently, Canada Post installed these communal mailboxes for an entire neighborhood.

These mailboxes are an extension of the Canadian Post- an institution that was founded in the late 1800’s.  This box is an integral form of communication for all Canadian citizens.

I took a picture of this mailbox because it is a great symbol of community.  These are all the people who live in my immediate neighborhood.  Each box is tied to a postal code, and is in turn tied to the resident. It is also a symbol of communication, and a symbol for a long-standing Canadian institution.

This photograph is a visual representation of one of the aspects of Canadian citizenship. For one, it shows us the link between the people who comprise the citizenry, as mail is one of the primary forms of communication in this country. It also is a Canadian institution in that it is federally run.

This photo is a great starting point to discuss the bounds of citizenship in terms of the digital world.  Citizens heavily relied on the post throughout much of our countries history, but with the rise of the internet, how much do we now rely on getting mail? The photo provides an opportunity to examine the role of the Canadian Post in past, present and future citizens’ lives.

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War Medals and A Commendation from Field
Marshall Montgomery- Gunner, Lloyd Erb: Canadian Citizen

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War Medals and A Commendation from Field
Marshall Montgomery- Gunner, Lloyd Erb: Canadian Citizen

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This is a photograph of my grandfather’s war medals, as well as a commendation he received from Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery, during World War II.  Since his passing, I had them all framed together to honor his contribution.

My Grandfather was a Canadian citizen at the outbreak of the Second World War.  There was no conscription in Canada, yet my grandfather chose to enlist and fight anyways.  This photo is a constant reminder of his courage and valor.

I chose to take a picture of this because my grandfather was a Canadian citizen who ended up being part of the Canadian contribution to the liberation of Europe during the Second World War. Since my grandfather is no longer alive, I chose to take a photo of that which keeps his memory alive.

This photo speaks to the value of freedom, and what freedom costs. As citizens of Canada, we all possess many freedoms that others do not.  During the Second World War, citizens of other countries were oppressed; had it not been for the courage and bravery of our men and women- Europe might not have been liberated as it was.

My photograph provides an opportunity to further explore the aspects of citizenship that many citizens take for granted – freedom of speech, religion expression… etc. It also gives a good avenue to discuss War and whether or not a citizen owes their country military service, such as they do in other countries.