Discussion of the artistic style of the Group of Seven artists and the impact their work had on the world view of Canada.

Discussion of Emily Carr's short story"Kilwancool" and also her work representing First Nation's art, in particular the totem poles. 

The influences of First Nations literary traditions on contemporary Canadian literature - discuss of the traditions of First Nations declamatory poetry - reading and discussion of Chief Dan George's "Lament for Confederation" and the impact this had on the public who heard it in 1987 and continued influence. Discussion of biotext withing the context of the First Nations declamatory poetry. 

Also comparison of the French system in Lower Canada/Quebec and British system in Upper Canada (Ontario). 

We also discussed the 7 years war, the Treaty of Paris and the Quebec Act - showing how Canada always required/or managed to achieve some form of concesus in its government.