The History of Lady Justice
The concept of Lady Justice is very old, dating back to ancient Greek and Egyptian times. Themis, the Greek goddess, represented the law, order, and justice, while the Egyptians had Ma’at, who stood for order and carried both a sword and the Feather of Truth. The most direct comparison, however, is with the Roman goddess of justice, Justitia. Lady Justice bronze statue in the lobby of the Vancouver Law Courts. The artist, Mark Harman, who was against capital punishment, replaced the sword with a scroll. |
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speech. 3) What is the message of Chief Dan George's speech? 4) Explain the effectiveness of his speech. Hand in this assignment for assessment by the end of the class.
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On February 14, 1973, the Yukon Native Brotherhood, led by Elijah Smith, along with a delegation of Yukon First Nation leaders, presented Together Today for our Children Tomorrow: A Statement of Grievances and an Approach to Settlement by the Yukon Indian People to then Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
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Orwell worked as a BBC reporter and fought in the Spanish Civil War. He argued that writers have an obligation of fighting social injustice, oppression, and the power of totalitarian regimes. He was known for speaking out against Stalin and Hitler during WWII, and he is famous for his political satires.
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2. Explain what is being done to decolonize Canada? 3. What can you do to assist in the decolonization of Canada?
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