Comparing The Culture Of Metis And Canada

Although every culture is unique, as they all have differing traditions, values, and beliefs, there are also similarities to be drawn between the diverse cultures of this world. In this essay, we will compare two specific ones — the culture of the Japanese people, and the culture of First Nations people of Canada, specifically Metis. Geographically speaking, these two cultures are worlds apart, as they reside on the opposite end of the earth. However, woven in between those cultural differences are similarities — perhaps these two cultures are more connected than they appear at first glance. The history of Japanese culture has changed and evolved throughout many, many years, and through those years of evolution, there are a plethora of historical arts, traditions, and values that the people of Japan have

It is well embedded throughout both Metis and Japanese history and culture that the respect of their elders is a core value. Growing up, I was always taught to respect my grandparents and the generations before me, which is one of the core values of the Metis people as well. We, as Japanese people, are taught that our elders have generations of life experience that we haven’t gained yet, and that often through stories, we can learn a great lot from them. Similarly, the Metis people, along with the entirety of First Nation’s people in Canada, also have the cultural, social, and traditional belief that learning is embedded through storytelling and the wisdom of their elders (Gaudry). On the contrary, these two cultures also share some vast differences as well. For many years, Japanese people have practiced tea ceremonies, and still do to this day. The tea ceremonies align with the core values of Japanese culture, which are mostly centred around tranquillity, peacefulness, politeness, and teamwork