So, you think you鈥檙e Canadian, eh?

While most of us hold Canadian citizenship, how many of us really know our stuff?

In anticipation of Canada Day coming soon, the Comox Valley Council of Canadians is hosting an Oh Canada! Team Trivia Night, on June 11, to raise awareness of all things Canadian.

鈥淚t should be a fun evening,鈥� says Marilyn Hannah, one of the organizers. 鈥淲e have Andrew Black as quizmaster, who has incredible knowledge of our country.鈥�

Black assured us that some of the questions will be easy, such as: what is Portage and Main known for? (Answer: The windiest corner in Canada.)

鈥淭his is an opportunity for us to raise awareness of our great country in an entertaining way, and to raise some money for CoC projects,鈥� he said.

Preserving the Canadian identity is becoming a critical issue, at a time when Canadians are being pressured by globalization and 鈥楧eep Integration鈥� to become more like Americans, according to the CoC.

鈥淚t鈥檚 so important that we remind ourselves of our own Canadian uniqueness and character,鈥� said Black. 鈥淲e have a lot to offer the rest of the world, but we can鈥檛 do that if we lose sight of our identity, to become nothing more than global consumers.鈥�

The local Council of Canadians chapter provides regular educational workshops on issues about such things as Canadian sovereignty.

The trivia night gets underway at 7 p.m. in d鈥橢sterre House, 1801 Beaufort Avenue, in Comox. Teams are limited to eight members and the doors open at 6:30 p.m.

There will be prizes, refreshments and a 50-50 draw.

To register your team or get more information, call Marilyn at 339-6012 or Linda 336-8429.

鈥� Council of Canadians