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    Goals In The Movie Home

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    John if John died which was the second goal. Buck would be happy to get revenge to make John happy, John died and Buck got revenge on the people who killed John. Buck is a talented dog and a great achiever and protector for the people he loves. Terry Fox is a good achiever when he runs for Canada for a cancer cure for the people with

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    The Four Seasons Hotel Under Isadore Sharp The Four Seasons international hotel chain is a Canadian based business. There locations are all five star rated facilities that offer luxury accommodations for their guests. However, there business model is rather unique for their industry. As opposed to owning and operating their own locations, the Four Seasons plays more of a management role and partners with local real estate developers who own the properties. There eighty four different locations

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    Identity The vast world in which we live in today inhabits people with different cultures, beliefs and faith. These uniqueness acts as a foundation to form their own identity that they are proud of. Each individuals have their own perspective on their beliefs and faith, which creates the structure of their own identity throughout their life. There are an abundant amount of novels, movies and plays that clearly demonstrate the uniqueness of identity for people to be inspired of. The play, The Shipbuilder

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    features, human features, Canadian people, and Canadian symbols that can prove that it is the most beautiful country in the world. Five things that can prove this are Dinosaur Provincial Park, No. 5 Road, maple leaves and maple trees, Drake, and Terry Fox. To begin with, Dinosaur Provincial Park is located in Alberta, Canada, it is home to several dinosaurs that were preserved from the past. This site has been visited many times by tourists and locals across Canada. Secondly, No. 5 Road is located

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    The History Of Canada

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    country's history that have constructed, and shaped our country. Canada has shaped as a nation politically, economically and socially through many consequences we have faced and many moments we have celebrated. Events such as the women's suffrage, Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope, and Stephen Harper apologizing to aboriginal people regarding what happened with the Residential School System have had a lasting impact on our country. Their significance to Canadian history is evident through the impact they

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    Boer War: The Boer war began in 1899 and ended in 1902. It took place in South Africa and was initially a conflict between the British army and the Dutch settlers however, the Canadian government also agreed to send some of their troops to help support the British (the English Canadians were eager to join the French Canadians were not.). This event was significant for Canada because, it was the first time they had fought in a big battle that counted, even if it was under the control of Britain,

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    when it comes to nations, many of their stories are known all throughout the people. Such as Canada and Terry Fox. Terry passed in 1981 but is cause still lives on, masses of Canadians know who Terry is and what he accomplished. Allowing his legacy to echo far after he passed. He has become a symbol of Canada and it’s nationalism. The author is saying that if no one told each other about Terry his legacy would have faded to unimportance. Source II is discussing about how interconnected religion and

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    Derek Redmond Analysis

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    Derek Redmond, when you hear that name, not much comes to mind. However, when I hear that name, I think of a man who is determined and perseveres. He is an inspirational man who isn't afraid to push to his limits. This picture shows important qualities that everyone needs. Derek Redmond, was a racer in the 1992 Olympics for the 400 meter sprint. He felt good when the race was about to start. Despite that, when he was running around the first corner he heard a popping sound. He tried to keep running

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    At only 21 years old, Terry Fox started the Marathon of Hope, an annual event that quickly became one of Canada’s largest cancer fundraising activities, despite having lost his right leg a few years prior. The young man ran over 5000 kilometres across Canada and raised over 23

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    Terry Fox was the first to convince Rick Hansen to get a degree in physical education and to start teaching. Rick not only adored kids but teaching them gave him a sense that he was changing their future lives. Later, Terry gave Rick the final push to make a world impact and do the tour. Rick said, “right there, the tour ceased being something I could do and became

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