What is Happening in your picture : This picture would be the best depiction of my identity as an indo Canadian woman. Since,I am a blend of both cultures. I have tried to explain the blending of both cultures through clothing and accessories. Indian wear would be sari and bangles.Canadian would be a jean.

Why did you take a picture Of this : I took this picture to represent my identity. My identity is an essential part of me. This picture gives justice to me being Indo – Canadian women. As clothing represents ones identity. Traditional Indian clothing such as Sari, bangles,would be a part of me staying intact to Indian culture. Jeans would represent everyday wear of Canadian women. This picture was the best I could think of representing two important elements that make up my identity.

What does this picture Tell us about your understanding or beliefs about Citizenship/Identity today : I feel that I am close to both cultures When I dress up in a sari to attend Indian function. I completely feel Indian. As sari is a traditional clothing of Indian women and accessories bangles, bindi are also part of it. Metaphorically, they represent me holding tight to my Indian traditions, values and beliefs. I practice Indian identity through visiting temple every Sunday,donating money to charities back home and following my religion avidly. On the other hand, my daily life routine consists of wearing Canadian clothing not because its comfortable but it has become a part of my identity. As Canadian women,I see my self as a strong in-depended woman who has right to live her life in her own way. As a Canadian woman I am allowed to work late hours, drink wine and educate my self in the university. I am a blend of both cultures as picture shows blending of Indian wear with Canadian.

How can this photograph provide Opportunities for us to expand our notion of what Citizenship/Identity is now : I have opportunity to expand myself in bicultural context. I have two identies to protect, Canadian and Indian. There is also a challenge to live in between two identities/culture. My goal becomes to find a middle ground between these two identities. Today in Canada many women are in the similar situation where they are protecting two identies. An example would be Japanese Canadian, Italian Canadian, and Muslim Canadian etc. In social studies curriculum, we are broadly exposed to multiculturalism content where we learn about different countries and cultures of immigrants.

What is Happening in your picture :

Picture displays relationship between money and education metaphorically. It’s a picture of education books with money being suppressed by it. Money plays an important role in obtaining a degree. Without proper funds or loan it would have been impossible for me to become teacher.

Why did you take a picture Of this : I took this picture because education plays huge role in forming my identity. The education I will get will determine what kind of career will I have for therest of my life. Also, picture gives me a sense of managing budget. As a student its very important for me to keep track of my spending by juggling between compulsory expenses and elective ones

What is Happening in your picture : Picture symbolizes Canadian health care system. Alberta health care card is issued to every Albertan to practice their health rights. Canadian government wants its citizens to lead healthy life.

Why did you take a picture Of this : Canada has always been known for providing best healthcare to its citizen. As a Canadian citizen I have always taken pride in our health care system. While living in other countries I have paid a huge amount of money to their health care system. I felt this was important part to display as being Canadian citizen.

What does this picture Tell us about your understanding or beliefs about Citizenship/Identity today : Apple in the picture represents a healthy living of a Canadian. Three elements in the picture are inter-related: health, card and medicine. Alberta health card is essential to purchase medicines to lead healthy life. Canadian government wants to makes sure that their citizens are issued with a health care card to fulfill any medical needs. Canada’s health care takes pride in providing health care coverage to its citizens under Canada Health Act conceived in 1984.

How can this photograph provide Opportunities for us to expand our notion of what Citizenship/Identity is now : As Canadian citizens,

Canada health care system provides us opportunities to experience high life expectancies, lower infant mortality rates and have excellent standard of care. There is always an opportunity for Canadians to speak about improving health care system to their government. Canada’s health care system has been the subject of much political controversy and debate. Social studies curriculum covers huge part on Canadian politics.

What is Happening in your picture : Picture displays metaphorically situation of my sister in relation to finding a job. There is a picture of geologist degree with a question mark on it.

Why did you take a picture Of this : I took this picture because recent recession in Alberta as affected my graduating sister. As education plays a huge role in forming ones identity. Not finding a job upon graduation can have an affect in shaping your identity. As an Albertan its very important for me to talk about its recession periods.

What does this picture Tell us about your understanding or beliefs about Citizenship/Identity today : As said earlier education has always played important part in our identity. As a graduated Canadian and not able to find a job can be very disheartening. Graduated student has to pay their debt. There are many questions that arise with a question mark on her degree. For example: Was it worth paying so much for school? Will she ever find a job etc? As a Canadian citizen she has been very disappointed with Job system in Canada.