[RoyalHighlander]

I have an idea for this thread.... How about we all tell a story on some bit of Canadian History..... Like I would post info on my regiment and of its 140 years in Canada....Things like that... Every one here must have a favourite subject in Canadian history they'd like to share here with us ? ?

[me]

Good idea RoyalHighlander.

[Regina]

Good idea....guess what I'll post on?

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[RoyalHighlander]

Regina Regina:

Good idea....guess what I'll post on?

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Duh, I dont know... can you give me a clue ? ?

[Regina]

You show me yours and I'll show you my.........posts.

[C-A-N-A-D-I-A-N]

GEEZE! Get a room/thread you two!

[RoyalHighlander]

C-A-N-A-D-I-A-N C-A-N-A-D-I-A-N:

GEEZE! Get a room/thread you two!

LMAO

[electricbuford]

Suggested reading : Reap the whirlwind - The untold story of 6 group , Canada's bomber force of world war two by Spencer Dunmore and William Carter . It talks about canadian participation in the european airwar . Of particular interest to canadian readers would be the attitudes of the british towards canadians , as well as showing young canadians of today that their grandparents were part of the " greatest generation " too . Quite clearly , Canada did it's part in defeating an enemy that truly did pose a threat a threat to the entire world . Chow !

[blubs]

this I guess is about history.Last I was on line talking to a rather nice American gent and he asked me where did the word"CANUCK"originate and damned if I could answer .Sure would appreciate someone telling me .Thanks guys

[RoyalHighlander]

http://northonline.sccd.ctc.edu/chasepl ... anuck..htm

In the 1860's, editorial cartoonists created a character by the name of "Johnny Canuck". Johnny was used to represent Canada, just as Uncle Sam represented the United States. Johnny Canuck was depicted as a wholesome young man, wearing the garb of a habitant, farmer, logger, rancher or soldier. Johnny was often drawn resisting the bullying of Uncle Sam. Boy, we could use someone like that now to keep our NHL teams in Canada.

Johnny had one flaw -- he wasn't too bright. This may explain something. Let's say your best friend comes up to you, pats you on the back and calls you a goof. You laugh it off. On the other hand, if someone you had never met did the same thing, you might take them out back and settle the issue. Maybe that's why Canadians can call themselves Canucks and be proud of it, but don't let those darn Yankees call us Canucks!

During World War II, a new comic book hero was introduced. His name was also Johnny Canuck. This time, Mr. Canuck was a caped strong man who protected Canadians from the Nazi menace. Johnny Canuck had no special powers, but he waged a one man war against Hitler with human strengths belonging to any fine fighting Canuck. Even today, tell someone from Holland that you are a Canuck and they will thank you for liberating their country from the Nazis.


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So, now we have the Canadian image of a Canuck. Powerful (not superhuman but capable). A defender of Canada. A fighter. A tough guy (in spirit and in body). Sounds like a hockey player.

When Vancouver was admitted to the Pacific Coast Hockey League in 1946, they seized upon the image of a team of Canucks. The name worked. Despite the fact that we don't hear much about Johnny Canuck anymore, the term "Canuck" still represents the best qualities of being a Canadian.
http://www.comnet.ca/~dmarchak/candef.htm

[Johnny-Canuck]

RoyalHighlander RoyalHighlander:

Johnny had one flaw -- he wasn't too bright.

He..he.. looks likr I have more in common with JC than I though.

BTW was the term "Canuck" used to reffer to Canadians BEFORE Johnny Canuck came around?

[RoyalHighlander]

http://www.nt.net/~toby/

http://www.skypoint.com/members/schutz19/jcanuck.htm


http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/3/3/t3-301-e.html

http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/2/6/h6-208-e.html

[RoyalHighlander]

Across the foam our gallant sons have fought for Britain's glory;
Their deeds shall live for many a day, in picture and in story
How at the call from Motherland they shouldered arms and rushed,
And swore to ne'er turn back again till Britain's foes were crushed.

Singing Heigh! Singing Ho! Singing up with the Union Jack!
So, to Johnny Canuck's health and luck and when he comes marching home,
All pride and pluck our Johnny Canuck comes gaily marching home.
He'll be the nation's white haired boy.
We'll welcome him with sounds of joy;
When Johnny Canuck comes marching home.

'Neath Afric's burning sun they fought, like vet'rans, did their duty;
Full many a blow for Empire struck, our thoughts of home and beauty
But foot by foot and stroke by stroke they pushed the foeman back
Till proudly in that alien land they raised the Union Jack.
Singing Heigh! Singing Ho! etc.

We mourn the boys who'll ne'er come back, in distant graves they slumber;
The trump of Fame shall loud proclaim their glory and their number
But here's to those who, safe, return to tread their native land
With heart and voice we'll welcome home our brave Canadian band.
Singing Heigh! Singing Ho! etc.

[RoyalHighlander]

http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Study/4273/relate.html
Interesting site here

http://kpearson.faculty.tcnj.edu/Dictionary/canuck.htm

http://individual.utoronto.ca/grainger/canuckcountry/canuck.htm

http://www.ualberta.ca/~bleeck/canada/canadism.html

[Gangrenous]

thanks for the history lesson about Johnny Canuck, RH. I have my great grandfathers diary from WW1, where he fought in the trenches of France for a year. There are several mentions of Johnny Canuck in his diary that I never realized what they meant.