Quote Originally Posted by kiltedwolfman View Post
When people ask me about heritage I simply say Canadian. While some of my ancestors came from across the pond they nontheless landed here were fruitfull and multiplied. I was born Canadian and no matter what the ancestral blood is I am first and foremost Canadian. I don't believe in hyphons, whether you moved here or were born here, once you are here for good you are Canadian. My Great great grandfather came here from Stirling and married a Huron woman. This might give me reason for some kind of claim or two, but at the end of the day I am what I am, Canadian and nothing more.
I can relate. I'm an American "mutt" with immigrant ancestors from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Sardinia. Hmm...perhaps I should say I'm descended from "islanders"...!