I'm a bit comme ci, comme ça on this opinion. Why are we unable to re-define nationalism to incorporate the rightful Indigenous roots of the people that were here before settlers took that land?
Must we still divide ourselves between those lines and labels of Indigenous vs. not, instead of letting the label Canadian be inclusive of all groups who call the northern part of Turtle Island home?
North Americans writ large have largely forgotten the idea of solidarity, so international solidarity is not just like a light we can flick on. We have to learn care for each other again, starting locally, then building out into neighbourhoods, towns, cities, regions, provinces, countries, then the world.
The drive to make Canada in our image is a great unifying force, but IMO, we must focus our efforts towards bending that force towards goals of equality, equity and caring for the disadvantaged among us, reconciliation with the land's roots, accomplish big things hand-in-hand for the betterment of us all. The momentum is building and all we have to do is nudge this in the right direction and avoid the grips of entrenched interests.
The alternative suggested, to reject, diminish or shut down this unifying force altogether will just make us more divided, nihilist, apathetic, discouraged, and weak.