The Dream for a Unified National Identity

The sixties were a time of turbulence and change for the world. Canada, youthful in both heritage and population, was celebrating its centenary. The prospect of Canada hosting a world fair empowered her to throw an opulent birthday party, showcasing its patriotism and progress on the world stage. The theme of Expo 67, Man and His World, filled Canadians with hope for a future of societal harmony; however, like all utopias, there were flaws in execution. Despite Canada’s desire to be viewed as a unified nation, the intention of the Canadian Pavilion to show the coexistence between unity and diversity was disingenuous, especially in relation to the Indigenous Peoples of Canada and French-Canadians.