essay
Caboto and other PARENTELA: the uses of the Italian-Canadian past
arrangiarsi : the italian immigration experience on canada • Montreal, Quebec, Canada • Published In 1992 • Pages: 37-61
By: Harney, Robert F..
Abstract
Harney describes in this article the need of Italian Canadians to establish for themselves a pedigree or sense of ITALIANITA (ethnicity) based on the manipulation of past historical events such as the exploits and adventures of various warriors, priests, and explorers of Italian descent. Of particular interest in this document is the way in which a pantheon of Italian Canadians heroes have been rediscovered and refurbished to meet contemporary needs. Chief among these, and given primary coverage in this study, is Giovanni Caboto (John Cabot), who serves as a symbol of Italian pride as the discoverer of Canada. Pride in this historical figure is expressed by Italian Canadians through the use of his name for various clubs, halls, and trails and the display of plaques and monuments in his honor.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2000
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Historian
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle; 2000
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- fifteenth - mid-twentieth centuries
- Coverage Place
- Canada
- Notes
- Robert F. Harney
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-61)
- LCCN
- 89197577
- LCSH
- Italians--Canada