... and sports enthusiasts in Canada all revel in the brilliance of this modest trophy, and the way it encompasses Canadian dreams and societies struggles by just being there. Canadians hold fewer things closer to their heart than the magical Stanley Cup. The significance of the Stanley cup in Canadian culture is paramount when looking at cultural icons that transcend through all aspects of ... Canadian society. The trophy signifies much of what the Canadian collective consciousness believes, fair play, competition, loyalty, and healthy existence. The origins of the Stanley cup only add to ...

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... growing ever more diverse in infrastructure. Culturally life in Montreal underwent ever-growing influences stemming from its neighbor to the south. The United States had a particularly strong influence on popular culture in Montreal, despite the constant historical and ongoing influences from Europe in many facets of life. The art world was also undergoing a transformation and we begin to see fundamental ... the turn of the century up until around 1950 (span of time in which the works were produced as a side note) to understand what forces were behind this move towards Canadian modernis...

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... language. A citizen of Quebec said, "I have nothing against speaking English because it is a language of commerce. It's a question of preserving our culture. I have a strong feeling of belonging to Quebec- The people of Quebec have a strong emotion towards their country. "We have everything we need to make ... a country: a common language and culture. We have the natural resources." While many people support the independence of Quebec and work hard to persuade others that it is the ... "We can't isolate ourselves. All the world's economies are tied together now." Economists have warne...

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