Preliminary communication

Notes on Some Ethnic Groups in Canada

Ružica Čičak-Chand ; Institute for Migration and Ethnic Studies, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

The paper gives some basic comments on the historic circumstances pertaining to the migration and social position of four ethnic groups: the Germans, Ukrainians, Croats and South Asians, in the structure of contemporary ethnic relations in Canada. The Germans have been chosen since they are the oldest and most numerous ethnic minority in Canada apart from the Anglo- and Franco-Canadians. The Ukrainians were chosen since they are an especially conscious ethnic group which has played an important role in creating the Canadian pluralistic society. The Canadian Croats, on the other hand, are the fourth largest Croatian group outside of the homeland, and they also exemplify immigration of a smaller European nation. The South Asians, who today constitute one of the fastest growing segments of the Canadian population, have been chosen as an example of an ethnic group with evident economic potential, but which due to its “visibility” may be threatened by racial discrimination (especially in moments of crisis).

Keywords

ethnic minority; ethnic relations; Canada; Germans; Ukrainians; Croats; South Asians

Hrčak ID:

127443

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/127443

Publication date:

31.5.1991.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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