No gimmick, nothing corny, no joking, no exaggerated accent. What a great post ! And you’re right, most of Canada knows very little about Newfoundland. Thank you for sharing some wonderful information and especially the details on July 1st.👌🏼
@@GoofieNewfieMost of us Newfoundlanders speak about 3 styles of English, which is a talent in and of itself. If we are amongst our buddies "out around the bay", we speak the local dialect and accent. If we're in "town" (St, John's, Corner Brook, etc.) we speak more formal Newfoundland English. If we're "on the mainland", we speak a more generic/standard English. That is 3 distinctively different styles of English. I challenge the rest of our fellow Canadians to that skill.
I'm a 75 year old Newfoundlander and I think you did all of us Newfoundlanders proud with this video. I too don't like the Newfie word as I worked on the mainland for a while and I distinctly felt the derision that some folks exuded when they were in my presence. It's not something you forget. I also made some wonderful friends who treated me with respect. You did well in explaining our beautiful province.
When I finished College in St. John's, I moved to Toronto and worked for 3 years, then to Halifax, NS for 5 more years before returning back to Newfoundland. I experienced the same, in both provinces, especially Ontario. In most instances I could easily sence that it was said in a derogatory or condescending fashion. Most Newfoundlanders, whether they express it or not, when they hear the word 'Newfie' hear it like the 'N' word. Sorry to all you people who don't mean it to be taken in that manner, bu all you have to do is research the history of the word and you will understand.
Thank you. I've lived in Northern Ontario for most of my life. Whenever I visit Newfoundland my aunts - after about 3 days - will comment that, "Today I knows you. You sounds just like yourself". And I can hear the richness of my Newfoundland home. Thank you.
Thanks for the video. My girlfriend took me to "The Rooms" memorial in St. John's. I was overcome by the unbelievable patriotism. The love of Newfoundland, the love, pride, and reverence for the sacrifice the soldiers made dumbstruck me. Newfoundland, and Newfoundlanders, are awesome, truly.
I experienced exactly what you did regarding the term ‘Newfie’ when studying at the the University of Toronto and then later at Oxford University. It’s so weird. You’re there, you’re doing the research required by your degree, you’re giving papers, you’re just as clever as anyone else in the room, but the moment someone explains to everyone that you’re a “Newfie” the respect you previously had seems to dissipate considerably. I never bother to explain that I prefer “Newfoundlander” (maybe I should) and instead just try to own it and describe my culture a bit. But it definitely feels tedious in the moment. It’s like all the respect and authority you’ve built up just evaporates.
You nailed it with “it’s so weird”. As you say you experienced it from people at some of the world’s top universities. I blame it on small mindedness but this mentality comes from ‘scholars’ who are supposed to be worldly and capable of critical thinking too. In any case I feel you. And I like your way of handling things. You’re definitely taking the high road.
Toronto is a closed minded city , corrupted and scandals , USA culture , asian ( China , India ) with no knowledge about the Canadian culture , history and speak only english in a bilingual country ... Toronto does not define Canada ... horrible city of homeless , crimes and discrimination
@@mark_royle_newfoundlandToronto does not define Canada but Asia ( China , India ) with a USA culture .... corrupted , 50 % of the population was not born in Canada ... No canadian culture , no knowledge about the history and culture of canada ... even CBC has no respect about Canada since reporters speak only about Toronto or Vancouver ... 2 homeless , drugs , crimes and corruption cities of Asia
I am so proud to be from Newfoundland, I grew up in a Time when doors did not get locked and still had a wonderful sleep I get angry because, Canada did not recognize us, until the war started and then they realized our position and signal Hill. When we were our own independent country, I believe Canada only took notice of us because of our location during the war! We are the most honest and friendliest people anyone would be proud to know. We worked ourselves up from the bottom and we will be the last to throw Stones! What we have, we have worked for. A newfoundlanders motto is love,live, and respect. We do not laugh at others, because we have learned how to laugh at ourselves. You do not get to laugh at others until you accept your own faults. I moved away when I was 18 and when I got married, and had my children,The first thing on my mind,was I have to move home to give them. Safety and know when I put them on the bus in the morning they will return safe as t home at 3:45. I am so proud of where I came from. I have lived across Canada and I have met wonderful people, but I did not feel safe to send my precious children on their own to go to School, because there is always that worried that they may not return. So I worked hard and I managed to get back home l to the safety net and the honesty of our neighbours, I can finally sleep, just knowing a Newfie is living next door. GOD LOVE THEE NEWFOUNDAND!
Great post - very well constructed. I especially appreciate you putting information on July 1st and Newfoundland's Memorial Day into the discussion - they can be complimentary events to anyone who wants to understand history. Newfoundland's military history prior to 1949 and the Beaumont Hamel heroism particularly is, sadly, unknown to virtually the entire country that brought Newfoundland into the Canadian fold in 1949. I don't subscribe to many channels - but yours is one. Keep it up.
I am born and raised in BC and found this fascinating! You have inspired me to learn more about your beautiful province! Also, I truly appreciate you letting us know that the term “Newfie” can be interpreted by some as derogatory….something I never understood before, but am so pleased to be made aware of. Thank you so much for this excellent video 💕❤️💕
And thank you for understanding that the term “Newfie” can be seen as derogatory. Like Mark, I too find the term demeaning and derogatory and I will and do correct anyone who refers to me as a Newfie. I’ll often correct them when they use it by saying “Newfoundlander” and that’s all that’s usually needed. If they continue to use the term after I’ve corrected them, then I’ll explain it’s significance to them.
Thanks for this. As a US person headed to Newfoundland in June to explore because it sounds really cool, I loved the history and the advice on appropriate nomenclature. I always try to call people what they want to be called, and this was great information. Thanks also for the careful discussion of July1st and Memorial Day. Very well done post. I feel better prepared and less likely to make a fool of myself or accidentally insult someone.
Thanks Amanda. I hope you have a great trip. As for being less likely to make a fool of yourself, you’ll be fine. Think of it this way: most people just assume that visitors don’t know how to pronounce the name of the place. If you get it wrong, I promise no one will get upset. But if you get it right, you’ll really endear yourself to everyone. Low risk, high reward ☺️☺️
@@mark_royle_newfoundland As someone who is from Newfoundland, (West Coast), I cannot disagree with this comment more.. This province is friendly yes, but if you weren't born here, you will always be known as someone from away.. We are really no better than the people that look down on us because we are from Newfoundland, because we just look down on everyone who ISN'T from here. Also, As someone born and raised here, I highly recommend NOT moving here, unless its for work. Jobs are few and far between, (ones worth talking about anyway), rent is stupid high, food prices are through the roof, and medical care is... Well.. Almost non-existent.
I have been friends with and worked with many Newfoundlanders over many years (townies and baywops)... they are a tough people... over 500 years surviving on the "rock"... fond memories, good people. I understand the pride.
@@verycrispyashes ahh no . Nice propaganda . Eyes a newf me Bob ? Eyes lived wit de boys fer ages . Meets dem all eyes tell yas . Biggest newfie towns and such are all out dees ways . Good hard working men , Honest women .
@@verycrispyashes Oh yous kids today . Got no gravel . And again no comparison to "Black" person being called the "N" word . Get a grip boyo . All those newfie slaves that all the presidents of the USA owned governors of british north America , governors of the Caribbean. No comparison , none . Don't embarras you anacedents.
Excellent video. We've just returned home, to the UK, from our 3rd trip to the Rock. A fabulous place full of fabulous people. I've been many times to Beaumont Hamel over the years and stood below the caribou, looking out across the old no man's land trying to imagine the sacrifice, and failing miserably.
Mark, really enjoyed your video. I just came back from a month long visit to Newfoundland and the place, especially the people have been etched in my memory. Not a single day went by without me blurting out I want to move there 😀 Ah, and Bonavista … I had three very special days there, camped cliffside in my RV near Dungeon Provincial Park. Newfoundland is indeed a very special place ❤
Thanks for sharing, I’m really happy you enjoyed your time here. I hesitate to say it definitively, but Bonavista (the town for sure, but maybe the whole peninsula) may be my favorite part of the whole province.
My parents were from Belle Island, My nick name for my dad was Newf. He had no problem with it. Most people haven't heard of Belle Island. It's on my bucket list to visit there.
My mother is from Bell Island. Her and her family moved to Labrador in the early 70’s. I was born and raised in Labrador and live here today. It amazes me how there is so little knowledge by the rest of the country of NL. When I lived in NS, I literally had to pull out a map and show people where Labrador was and how far it is away from St. John’s and that I am a Labradorian and not a Newfie.
I live in the US. Going to Newfoundland in a few weeks. Very excited. But I learned something in your video about the significance of July 1 in Newfoundland. Thank you.
Just came across this video. Born and raised in Newfoundland, and Mark has done a fantastic job here. In reference to the Newfie term I say it depends on context. Newfoundlanders are extremely adept at telling when someone uses the term in a derogatory way. If someone says “oh look here comes the Newfie (or Newf)” or we can tell that you think we’re dumb or stupid then it’s a problem. But if you say oh so you’re a Newfie and then show a genuine interest in learning about the province, that’s different. I don’t mind the term Newfie, but I prefer Newfoundlander or I’ll just say yeah I’m from Newfoundland when someone calls me a Newfie. Mark is also spot on with the pronunciation of course, and the issues with it. Many Canadians still get it wrong to this day, but yes we do run the first part of it together with emphasis on LAND at the end, not FOUND in the middle. I do find many Canadians are getting better though on both of the above counts. I personally don’t encounter much stereotype or prejudice these days. Great video Mark! Well done.
I was born and raised in BC and I live in a small city now but a lot of my relatives live in New Brunswick and when I went to visit there I found that many have their own accent and way of speaking. I have recently started watching videos about Newfoundland and I find the scenery and everything breathtaking. I would love to visit there but I am a huge fan of research and don't want to visit there and insult someone unknowingly and I also like to learn the history so thanks for pointing out some things maybe people weren't aware of including Canadians. I have found people from other countries have ideas about Canada in general as well like we all sit around drinking maple syrup and live in the snow and say eh all the time. They come here and are shocked. I am sure I am guilty of jumping to conclusions about some places as well. It's good to experience places first hand or hear from people that actually live there and can provide some perspective and truth.
A few years ago I made the long trek from Australia to visit Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. I loved them both, but especially Newfoundland. Such wonderful people; such beautiful scenery.
Well Put. I have the same feelings. I lived outside of Province for almost 30 years in Ontario, and had similar encounters when it comes to 'Newfoundlander vs Newfie ". Great Video, very informative for those Who were born here and they just don't know or care to try and know.
Ontario is mostly asian (china , India) and know nothing about Canada except Toronto and Vancouver .... same for CBC and the National ... only Toronto and Vancouver , very closed minded and discriminatory
Great video Mark! Thank you! All four of my beloved Grandparents came from Newfoundland. They landed in Brooklyn NY in 1926. From Trinity Bay, ScillyCove, Burin and Merasheen Island.
Amazing, thanks for sharing. Newfoundlanders have been fanning out around North America for centuries. I love receiving kind messages from people with Newfoundland roots like you. I appreciate you.
To be fair, most Canadians don't know much about most of Canada. It took the show Letterkenny for many to find out Ontario wasn't just rich people and Toronto. And that we have our own interesting accents.
Really enjoyed your video and I managed to learn a few new things. Between the CDN and British governments during the first war a lot of people were treated like cannon fodder!
Excellent info. I really like Mark Royle's style of presenting. Humble and informative. I'll be visiting and am glad to know the items in this video. I grew up with a neighbor who had Newfoundland dogs, and I learned that the dogs were Newfies but the people were Newfoundlanders. Thanks for yet another great video.
Great video. I didn't know about July 1st being a Memorial Day. Great info to know. I know Newfie was derogatory half a century ago, but I thought now it was more a term of endearment- glad to know I learned how Newfoundlanders feel about it, not just from your video but reading the comments!
Thank you for watching 🙂 The Newfie vs Newfoundlander thing is pretty interesting as you can see in the comments. Some people really don't like the word "Newfie"... and some people really don't like that some people really don't like "Newfie" 😆
Thank you for this video! Short, to the point and full of information that I'm assuming not everyone knows! As an immigrant who lives in BC, I'm curious to learn more about the history behind this amazing country and your video helped a lot! ❤
It is nice to hear that there's more to NL. I know some about the 2nd world war, and that's something, I think, that every 'Newfoundlander' (I'm good with 'Newfie) should know. The battle of the North Atlantic is a good example, how it was so important and how the German U-boats were all around the island sinking ships whenever they could including the Caribou & then to see the Canadian parliament give standing ovations to the Nazis that murdered & probaby gave them better treatment when they came to Canada then most Canadians had, to me it is unbelievable. I would like to know more about WW1, I had a uncle who was killed in that war, I did have info on him but I've forgotten about most details.
Hey dude, we grew up in the same place, mt.pearl was where i grew up, it was a great area as a kid and i miss livjng there, and like you i did go to st.david field every year ^^ hope you doing good dude
Have you been around St David’s at all in the past few years? They completely redesigned the whole area where the soccer field and baseball field were. I miss the way it was but is actually really nice now. They did a great job turning it into a full park in the middle of Mount Pearl
Excellent video. Worth noting that the Newfoundland soldiers served in a British regiment as Newfoundland was not yet a part of Canada. Whether true or not there has always been a persistent opinion that the Newfoundland soldiers as well as Canadian and other commonwealth regiments were used as cannon fodder by the British. That was my own grandfathers opinion. He was a WW1 Canadian veteran wounded at Vimy Ridge and he held this opinion of the British his entire post war life. Whether true or not expeditionary forces did seem to have inordinately heavy losses. This opinion also extended to Dieppe in WW2.
Actually all countries that end with the name land is pronounced as LUND as in Englund, Irelund, New Zealund' Scotlund, Icelund, Greenlund. so I as a man from Newfoundland I pronounce it as New found lund and found is pronounced as found not fin or fun.The British are right.
Just to clarify on point # 2: It is true that the government of Canada officially recognized the name of the province as "Newfoundland and Labrador" by constitutional amendment in 2001; however, the name of the province was officially changed by the province itself in 1964 by the Smallwood government. Point # 3: it's actually law that the entire province of NL is supposed to observe Newfoundland Standard or Daylight Time but for some weird (and not fully understood by me reason) the majority of Labrador ended up in Atlantic Time. Point # 5: Responsible government was ceded to Great Britain resulting from Newfoundland becoming insolvent as a result of the Great Depression and residual debt from WWI. The Dominion simply could not afford the conduct itself as a Dominion nation, thus returned to being a Colony as a temporary measure, ruled by British appointed Commissioners. The Commission of Government acted as a temporary 'caretaker government' to steer the Dominion out of financial trouble so that independence could be restored. However, they still collected taxes and other public revenues while not providing public services as they ought to have been resulting in the public coffers being remarkably well funded while at the same time residents suffered from a poor quality of life. Instead of restoring responsible government first as was supposed to happen, the referenda were held to 'push' Newfoundland into confederation with Canada, a move desirable for both Great Britain and Canada because Britain wouldn't be stuck with running the government here and Canada would get Newfoundland's natural resources. It is said that the iron ore of western Labrador was the golden egg that Canada really wanted from annexation. Many believe that the Commission of Government was used to 'starve Newfoundland' into confederation. Point # 6: I agree with your evaluation of the demonyms used to describe people from NL, as my personal experiences are close to yours...for me, context is everything. If someone calls me a "Newfie" in an otherwise civil and positive conversation, no harm no foul. But if it is used as a means to try and discredit me or my intelligence, then we have a problem. It's usually pretty easy to spot the difference. Bullseye on point # 7. Excellent job.
Wow thank you for taking the time to put that out there. I’m a student of my home and I appreciate the finer points you share of some of these topics. Some points I was aware of and only cut from the video to keep things moving (the confederation stuff… worthy of a full video for sure), but some I wasn’t aware of (time zone stuff). Really appreciate it.
If it wasn’t for Newfoundlanders, there are so many places in Canada that wouldn’t have half the work done because us Newfoundlanders work very hard, so Newfoundlanders jumped up on the sky rises in Toronto, we drilled for oil out in Alberta, just because we’re not afraid of a little work
To be honest December can be surprisingly mild. It’s really cold right now, way colder than usual but Feb is usually the coldest month. Make sure you bring your winter gear for Dec of course, but don’t be surprised if you don’t need all of it!
I’m from Winnipeg Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador is at the very top of my list to vist. In my opinion the most beautiful landscape in Canada. Plus I hear the people are great.
Pronouncing Newfoundland as "new-fin-LAND" is how I was taught by Newfoundlanders to pronounce this provincial name. They'd say, "It's New-fin-LAND, understand?"
I as well have witnessed the thing when someone finds out I am from Newfoundland and their entire demeanor changes. As if being from here makes me mentally challenged or something. My first job in Ontario was found at a placement agency where the lady on the front desk did not know that Newfoundland was part of Canada. She asked me for my work visa.
Amazing. Have you been around there in the last few years? Totally overhauled. The soccer and baseball fields are gone but it’s actually a really nice, big park now.
I never met a Newfoundlander I didn't like. When I met my girl....her ex was from Newfoundland and he and I sat and had beers all evening while my girl hung around wondering what to make of the situation.
Many of us have worked with Newfoundlanders and found them to be among the kindest, most generous and funniest people I Canada. You can take the b'ye outta Newfoundland..but you can't take Newfoundland outta the b'ye
Interesting stuff, I hope I didn't accidentally offend anyone when I visited Newfoundland by calling them Newfies! I never knew it had such a negative connotation for some people, just thought it was a friendly abbreviation the same way being from New Zealand I'm generally called a Kiwi (and refer to Australians as Aussies).
Well b'y, I heard what you said. Thanks for the history. Regards to Newfie, Remember Bob Tulk who wrote the Newfie joke books. I had my share of encounters with people over the years that were assholes over jokes. I love a good joke. I expect people to call me Newfie with respect or F O, Simple as that. The crowd I grew up with could laugh at themselves and fight. For me it's not disrespect (it's stupid people) it's something to be proud of. People are innorgate and needs to be set straight unfortunately. Take care bud, Newfie out.
Honestly there are some things here that some newfies (I know it isn't your preference, sorry!) don't know...like about July 1st. I was ignorant to it. It wasn't until my oldest son was in the Army Cadets and had to show up for what they termed here "Beaumont-Hamel Day" did I learn about it. He later went on with the Army Cadets to the UK, France and Belgium to visit the battle sites. He has a photo of himself at the Beaumont-Hamel Memorial Statue in France. He is now an officer in the Canadian Military 🥰
While I was in Newfoundland for my elopement, I asked a local if being called a newfie was offensive and He said “who ever tells ya dat, you punch em in da mout for me”
Some Newfoundlanders don’t like the word Newfie. Some other Newfoundlanders REALLY don’t like the fact that some Newfoundlanders don’t like the word Newfie.
Eh, bye! I know all about Confederation. My grandfather was born in Spaniard's Bay and left before Confederation. To his dying day he called himself a Newfoundlander and considered it a grave insult if anyone called him "Canadian." He and my Nana were married in Spaniard's Bay, and my eldest uncle was born there as well, before a series of moves that eventually landed them on McGraw Avenue, in the Bronx, New York City. Neither he nor Mama ever lost their distinct Newfie accents, even after all those years. My family has roots back to the 18th century, where for many decades they could honestly sing, "I'ze the bye that builds the boats and I'ze the bye that sails 'em."
I'd just say that Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador were in a dispute over who owned Labrador. Canada took Quebec's case to the United Kingdom and lost. Quebec still doesn't like that decision made in the 1920s. I'd say that Canada wanted Newfoundland and Labrador to join the Canadian Confederation because in the late 1940s because it knew how valuable unexplored Labrador was going to be. Here's a recent article about Voisey's Bay. See why Canada wanted N.L. to join Confederation? Exploitation.
Really cool! All the best! I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have or help point out services or business or whatever else you might be wondering about if you're going to be living in the St. John's area (I unfortunately don't know as much about other parts of the province but I'll try to help if I can). Drop me an email if you'd like, mark@cometonl.com
I'm also a Newfoundlander and really hate the term Newfie, or Newf. I find it very derogatory especially when used by someone not from Newfoundland. I also correct people if they use that term around me. Great post, and nice video.
I live in Virginia in the United States, but I'm not a native Virginian. I'm originally from Nebraska. Also lived for a while in Missouri I have some curiosity about what things were really like during the transition from Britain to Canada and right before. There sems to be a lot of :"Conventional history" VERY LITTLE ON HOW REAL PEOPLE REALLY LIVED. That is my main interest in history. How people lived real lives. Newfie is a breed of dog. You are not a dog! When I was in High School I lived in a very diffrent part of Virginia than I do now. My neighbor was a Nova Scotia native and so I am aware that thre is some real prejudice there. He used the trm "Goofy Newfie" veen as a sriojus dog lover who believes that thre are no bad dogs I have found the Newfoundland breed or "Newfie" to be a bit on the goofy side certainly compared to the Labrador Retriever, but the same can not be said for the pople! You are likely aware of this but I am surprised how many Canadians aren't : When it comes to Canada Day(Formerly Dominion Day) There were several days Canada could have picked to be their National Holiday. July 1st makes sense, moreso now than ever before Reason: By the time Canada be came independent in 1867 the US had already established July 4th as Independence Day By choosing July 1st Canada virtually insures that on a given year ONE OR THE OTHER of the two countries will ALWAYS have a long weekend and the otheer would have it's national holiday mid week! Always! Impossible for it NOT to happen. Great for cross border tourism! I dated a Canadian for 5 years. One of the best gthings about a US/Canada cross border relationship is that you get to do Thanksgiving TWICE!
I know many people from there that I have met through different worksites across the country. Typically, the majority of memories about the guys from there are good, primarily due to a good sense of humour and good to work with in most cases. Although I don't recall any of them being offended by being refered to as a "Newfie", but then again I don't really recall it being said in a derogatory way either. I don't think references are typically something to be offended by, it's the intent of the delivery is the part you percieved as disrespectful. In other words it wasn't the name you had trouble with , more like the person who was speaking you were having trouble with. Take Care
Most of the time I hear the term "Newfie" from a non-Newfoundlander, it is being used in a derogarory manner. So as far as I'm concerned, it's our own "N" word. When I encounter well-meaning people who don't know the difference, I politely explain. When it's clearly being used in a derogatory way... I'm derogatory right back.
I prefer Newfoundlander, and I will say so. I don't get annoyed if someone calls me a Newfie, but I will let them know my preference. But the moment you use Newfie as a slur? You better buckle up cos I'm not havin' it!
What specific areas would you recommend living? I may be relocating for work, and would like to find a safe, easy to get around (wife doesn’t drive yet), and dog friendly. Cheers!
@@chontron3456 my favorite neighborhoods are Georgestown and Rabbitown. Both areas are basically right next to each other. They are close to downtown, and lots of other great amenities. They are very walkable neighborhoods and pretty good for transit, and they are FULL of character.
I have never met another Canadian that doesn't say "newfinland". I think you found some frauds. I have a friend from newfoundland that is fine with "Newfie" but "newf" was the no go. I like when someone tells me what they prefer, rather than silently hate me for saying something they didn't like that i couldn't have known, so it's good you tell people.
Hey! Am moving to Newfoundland fall next year with my wife for school and am a bit sceptical, can anyone help on things I can rad to get to know the province, can my wife easily get a job?
Thanks for watching my video. Where are you coming from? There are quite a few “country-associations” around, maybe I can help you get in touch with people from your country who have already moved to NL as a starting point
There is a large, and growing, Nigerian community in St. John's. I recommend getting in touch with the Nigerian-Canadian Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. They have an active facebook group, and their website is ncanl.ca/. All the best to you and your move!
Here’s a video about Bonavista, a town in Newfoundland everyone should visit:
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No gimmick, nothing corny, no joking, no exaggerated accent. What a great post ! And you’re right, most of Canada knows very little about Newfoundland. Thank you for sharing some wonderful information and especially the details on July 1st.👌🏼
Thank you very much for the very kind words. And thanks for watching!
I do really appreciate how he presents himself and speaks. Too many think we all speak some unintelligible language, have no teeth and live in igloos.
@@GoofieNewfieMost of us Newfoundlanders speak about 3 styles of English, which is a talent in and of itself. If we are amongst our buddies "out around the bay", we speak the local dialect and accent. If we're in "town" (St, John's, Corner Brook, etc.) we speak more formal Newfoundland English. If we're "on the mainland", we speak a more generic/standard English. That is 3 distinctively different styles of English. I challenge the rest of our fellow Canadians to that skill.
I'm a 75 year old Newfoundlander and I think you did all of us Newfoundlanders proud with this video. I too don't like the Newfie word as I worked on the mainland for a while and I distinctly felt the derision that some folks exuded when they were in my presence. It's not something you forget. I also made some wonderful friends who treated me with respect. You did well in explaining our beautiful province.
I really appreciate your kind words. Thank you for watching, and thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Same.
When I finished College in St. John's, I moved to Toronto and worked for 3 years, then to Halifax, NS for 5 more years before returning back to Newfoundland. I experienced the same, in both provinces, especially Ontario. In most instances I could easily sence that it was said in a derogatory or condescending fashion. Most Newfoundlanders, whether they express it or not, when they hear the word 'Newfie' hear it like the 'N' word. Sorry to all you people who don't mean it to be taken in that manner, bu all you have to do is research the history of the word and you will understand.
Thank you. I've lived in Northern Ontario for most of my life. Whenever I visit Newfoundland my aunts - after about 3 days - will comment that, "Today I knows you. You sounds just like yourself". And I can hear the richness of my Newfoundland home. Thank you.
Thanks for the video.
My girlfriend took me to "The Rooms" memorial in St. John's. I was overcome by the unbelievable patriotism.
The love of Newfoundland, the love, pride, and reverence for the sacrifice the soldiers made dumbstruck me.
Newfoundland, and Newfoundlanders, are awesome, truly.
I experienced exactly what you did regarding the term ‘Newfie’ when studying at the the University of Toronto and then later at Oxford University. It’s so weird. You’re there, you’re doing the research required by your degree, you’re giving papers, you’re just as clever as anyone else in the room, but the moment someone explains to everyone that you’re a “Newfie” the respect you previously had seems to dissipate considerably. I never bother to explain that I prefer “Newfoundlander” (maybe I should) and instead just try to own it and describe my culture a bit. But it definitely feels tedious in the moment. It’s like all the respect and authority you’ve built up just evaporates.
You nailed it with “it’s so weird”. As you say you experienced it from people at some of the world’s top universities. I blame it on small mindedness but this mentality comes from ‘scholars’ who are supposed to be worldly and capable of critical thinking too.
In any case I feel you. And I like your way of handling things. You’re definitely taking the high road.
Toronto is a closed minded city , corrupted and scandals , USA culture , asian ( China , India ) with no knowledge about the Canadian culture , history and speak only english in a bilingual country ... Toronto does not define Canada ... horrible city of homeless , crimes and discrimination
@@mark_royle_newfoundlandToronto does not define Canada but Asia ( China , India ) with a USA culture .... corrupted , 50 % of the population was not born in Canada ... No canadian culture , no knowledge about the history and culture of canada ... even CBC has no respect about Canada since reporters speak only about Toronto or Vancouver ... 2 homeless , drugs , crimes and corruption cities of Asia
I am so proud to be from Newfoundland, I grew up in a Time when doors did not get locked and still had a wonderful sleep I get angry because, Canada did not recognize us, until the war started and then they realized our position and signal Hill. When we were our own independent country, I believe Canada only took notice of us because of our location during the war! We are the most honest and friendliest people anyone would be proud to know. We worked ourselves up from the bottom and we will be the last to throw Stones! What we have, we have worked for. A newfoundlanders motto is love,live, and respect. We do not laugh at others, because we have learned how to laugh at ourselves. You do not get to laugh at others until you accept your own faults. I moved away when I was 18 and when I got married, and had my children,The first thing on my mind,was I have to move home to give them. Safety and know when I put them on the bus in the morning they will return safe as t home at 3:45. I am so proud of where I came from. I have lived across Canada and I have met wonderful people, but I did not feel safe to send my precious children on their own to go to School, because there is always that worried that they may not return. So I worked hard and I managed to get back home l to the safety net and the honesty of our neighbours, I can finally sleep, just knowing a Newfie is living next door. GOD LOVE THEE NEWFOUNDAND!
Thank you for watching, and for your thoughtful comment. Newfoundland is a very special place ☺️☺️
LOVE, LIVE and RESPECT! That's powerful, that's the type of emotions that'll make people travel to Newfoundland!
Hope to visit y'all soon!!!
I find the word Newfie offensive. My experience is that those who use it are ignorant people, that I’d rather not associate with.
I say Newfie. I don’t mind.
I was fortunate to take part in a Memorial day service at L'anse Au Claire. and am doubly blessed to have been to Beaumont Hamel. thanks for this film
I am from Victoria, BC! Lots of my friends don't celebrate Canada day, so it's interesting to hear about the July 1 traditions in Newfoundland
Great post - very well constructed. I especially appreciate you putting information on July 1st and Newfoundland's Memorial Day into the discussion - they can be complimentary events to anyone who wants to understand history. Newfoundland's military history prior to 1949 and the Beaumont Hamel heroism particularly is, sadly, unknown to virtually the entire country that brought Newfoundland into the Canadian fold in 1949. I don't subscribe to many channels - but yours is one. Keep it up.
Thanks Ron. I really appreciate that. And I hope I can keep you interested in my videos in the future
I am born and raised in BC and found this fascinating! You have inspired me to learn more about your beautiful province! Also, I truly appreciate you letting us know that the term “Newfie” can be interpreted by some as derogatory….something I never understood before, but am so pleased to be made aware of. Thank you so much for this excellent video 💕❤️💕
And thank you for understanding that the term “Newfie” can be seen as derogatory. Like Mark, I too find the term demeaning and derogatory and I will and do correct anyone who refers to me as a Newfie. I’ll often correct them when they use it by saying “Newfoundlander” and that’s all that’s usually needed. If they continue to use the term after I’ve corrected them, then I’ll explain it’s significance to them.
The beauty of words ,is, it only exposes the attitude of the person who is speaking , not the one spoken to ,this is my proverb ,amen
Thanks for this. As a US person headed to Newfoundland in June to explore because it sounds really cool, I loved the history and the advice on appropriate nomenclature. I always try to call people what they want to be called, and this was great information. Thanks also for the careful discussion of July1st and Memorial Day. Very well done post. I feel better prepared and less likely to make a fool of myself or accidentally insult someone.
Thanks Amanda. I hope you have a great trip. As for being less likely to make a fool of yourself, you’ll be fine. Think of it this way: most people just assume that visitors don’t know how to pronounce the name of the place. If you get it wrong, I promise no one will get upset. But if you get it right, you’ll really endear yourself to everyone. Low risk, high reward ☺️☺️
That's the same reason I'm watching. And Mark is a terrific cultural ambassador.
I rarely if ever comments on videos. As a proud Newfoundlander living in Ontario you absolutely nailed this video. Well done.
I really appreciate that. Thank you.
Very interesting and informative video. Thank you. In a month, I plan to fly to NL with my family and start a new peaceful life right there.
I wish you the best, and I’m sure you and your family will be welcomed warmly when you make your move ☺️☺️
Do you like it?
Did you come? I hope you did :)
@@shannanbrennan612 I am already going through the federal level of immigration.
@@mark_royle_newfoundland As someone who is from Newfoundland, (West Coast), I cannot disagree with this comment more.. This province is friendly yes, but if you weren't born here, you will always be known as someone from away.. We are really no better than the people that look down on us because we are from Newfoundland, because we just look down on everyone who ISN'T from here.
Also, As someone born and raised here, I highly recommend NOT moving here, unless its for work. Jobs are few and far between, (ones worth talking about anyway), rent is stupid high, food prices are through the roof, and medical care is... Well.. Almost non-existent.
I have been friends with and worked with many Newfoundlanders over many years (townies and baywops)... they are a tough people... over 500 years surviving on the "rock"... fond memories, good people. I understand the pride.
Newfies, not newfoundlander.
@@kyleklukas4808The word Newfie has the same intent behind it as the other N word. Unless you are a Newfoulander you really shouldn't use the term
@@verycrispyashes ahh no . Nice propaganda . Eyes a newf me Bob ? Eyes lived wit de boys fer ages . Meets dem all eyes tell yas . Biggest newfie towns and such are all out dees ways . Good hard working men , Honest women .
@@kyleklukas4808 just because you believe something doesn't make it a fact, what I stated is documented if you minds ta looker up
@@verycrispyashes Oh yous kids today . Got no gravel . And again no comparison to "Black" person being called the "N" word . Get a grip boyo . All those newfie slaves that all the presidents of the USA owned governors of british north America , governors of the Caribbean. No comparison , none . Don't embarras you anacedents.
Thank you
Hello from Nova Scotia, good video
Excellent video. We've just returned home, to the UK, from our 3rd trip to the Rock. A fabulous place full of fabulous people. I've been many times to Beaumont Hamel over the years and stood below the caribou, looking out across the old no man's land trying to imagine the sacrifice, and failing miserably.
Amazing. My parents made the trip to France in 2016 for the centennial. I will get there one day too.
I am from Mount Pearl. Now I’m living in Massachusetts USA.
How long have you been away from Mount Pearl?
Mark, really enjoyed your video. I just came back from a month long visit to Newfoundland and the place, especially the people have been etched in my memory. Not a single day went by without me blurting out I want to move there 😀
Ah, and Bonavista … I had three very special days there, camped cliffside in my RV near Dungeon Provincial Park.
Newfoundland is indeed a very special place ❤
Thanks for sharing, I’m really happy you enjoyed your time here. I hesitate to say it definitively, but Bonavista (the town for sure, but maybe the whole peninsula) may be my favorite part of the whole province.
Thanks brother I did not know but know I do God bless!
It was really informative bud. I'm glad I watched it. From WINNIPEG
Thanks, I really appreciate that!
Very informative. Nicely done!
Born and raised in Cape Breton, now living in Halifax. I Love Newfound ❤️
My parents were from Belle Island, My nick name for my dad was Newf. He had no problem with it. Most people haven't heard of Belle Island. It's on my bucket list to visit there.
It’s an awesome place. So close to St. John’s but feels like a completely different world. Hope you make it there one day!
My mother is from Bell Island. Her and her family moved to Labrador in the early 70’s. I was born and raised in Labrador and live here today. It amazes me how there is so little knowledge by the rest of the country of NL. When I lived in NS, I literally had to pull out a map and show people where Labrador was and how far it is away from St. John’s and that I am a Labradorian and not a Newfie.
My father's side of the family is from Belle Island! Mom's side is from Labrador.
It's so tiny but warm at heart
I live in the US. Going to Newfoundland in a few weeks. Very excited. But I learned something in your video about the significance of July 1 in Newfoundland. Thank you.
Thank you for watching and for your comment. So glad you found this video helpful. I hope you love your time here ☺️☺️
Just came across this video. Born and raised in Newfoundland, and Mark has done a fantastic job here.
In reference to the Newfie term I say it depends on context. Newfoundlanders are extremely adept at telling when someone uses the term in a derogatory way. If someone says “oh look here comes the Newfie (or Newf)” or we can tell that you think we’re dumb or stupid then it’s a problem. But if you say oh so you’re a Newfie and then show a genuine interest in learning about the province, that’s different.
I don’t mind the term Newfie, but I prefer Newfoundlander or I’ll just say yeah I’m from Newfoundland when someone calls me a Newfie.
Mark is also spot on with the pronunciation of course, and the issues with it. Many Canadians still get it wrong to this day, but yes we do run the first part of it together with emphasis on LAND at the end, not FOUND in the middle.
I do find many Canadians are getting better though on both of the above counts. I personally don’t encounter much stereotype or prejudice these days. Great video Mark! Well done.
I was born and raised in BC and I live in a small city now but a lot of my relatives live in New Brunswick and when I went to visit there I found that many have their own accent and way of speaking. I have recently started watching videos about Newfoundland and I find the scenery and everything breathtaking. I would love to visit there but I am a huge fan of research and don't want to visit there and insult someone unknowingly and I also like to learn the history so thanks for pointing out some things maybe people weren't aware of including Canadians. I have found people from other countries have ideas about Canada in general as well like we all sit around drinking maple syrup and live in the snow and say eh all the time. They come here and are shocked. I am sure I am guilty of jumping to conclusions about some places as well. It's good to experience places first hand or hear from people that actually live there and can provide some perspective and truth.
Great video. I hate being called Newfie as well.
A few years ago I made the long trek from Australia to visit Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. I loved them both, but especially Newfoundland. Such wonderful people; such beautiful scenery.
I got the pronounciation listening to the Shortwave relays of the CBC's domestic programming
I really liked your no nonsense, direct but sensitive way you presented yourself and what you had to say
Thank you very much 😊
Very nicely done. Thanks.
I appreciate you. Thanks for watching!
Well Put. I have the same feelings. I lived outside of Province for almost 30 years in Ontario, and had similar encounters when it comes to 'Newfoundlander vs Newfie ". Great Video, very informative for those Who were born here and they just don't know or care to try and know.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video! Not so glad that you know firsthand what I was referring to though.
Ontario is mostly asian (china , India) and know nothing about Canada except Toronto and Vancouver .... same for CBC and the National ... only Toronto and Vancouver , very closed minded and discriminatory
Great video Mark! Thank you!
All four of my beloved Grandparents came from Newfoundland. They landed in Brooklyn NY in 1926.
From Trinity Bay, ScillyCove, Burin and Merasheen Island.
Amazing, thanks for sharing. Newfoundlanders have been fanning out around North America for centuries. I love receiving kind messages from people with Newfoundland roots like you. I appreciate you.
To be fair, most Canadians don't know much about most of Canada. It took the show Letterkenny for many to find out Ontario wasn't just rich people and Toronto. And that we have our own interesting accents.
Ontario is not rich ... Toronto has a lot of homeless , high crime , no sense of community , no soup , USA car culture
Really enjoyed your video and I managed to learn a few new things. Between the CDN and British governments during the first war a lot of people were treated like cannon fodder!
Thank you very much. It’s true about how our “leaders” treated us. And I don’t really know how different things are to this day.
Excellent info. I really like Mark Royle's style of presenting. Humble and informative. I'll be visiting and am glad to know the items in this video. I grew up with a neighbor who had Newfoundland dogs, and I learned that the dogs were Newfies but the people were Newfoundlanders.
Thanks for yet another great video.
Great video. I didn't know about July 1st being a Memorial Day. Great info to know. I know Newfie was derogatory half a century ago, but I thought now it was more a term of endearment- glad to know I learned how Newfoundlanders feel about it, not just from your video but reading the comments!
Thank you for watching 🙂 The Newfie vs Newfoundlander thing is pretty interesting as you can see in the comments. Some people really don't like the word "Newfie"... and some people really don't like that some people really don't like "Newfie" 😆
In the US, I always just viewed Canada as a hat for my country
Thank you for this video! Short, to the point and full of information that I'm assuming not everyone knows! As an immigrant who lives in BC, I'm curious to learn more about the history behind this amazing country and your video helped a lot! ❤
Amazing! Can't wait to learn more about Newfoundland!
Stay tuned! More to come!
What a great post! Thank You! Keep up the good work!👍🏻
It is nice to hear that there's more to NL. I know some about the 2nd world war, and that's something, I think, that every 'Newfoundlander' (I'm good with 'Newfie) should know. The battle of the North Atlantic is a good example, how it was so important and how the German U-boats were all around the island sinking ships whenever they could including the Caribou & then to see the Canadian parliament give standing ovations to the Nazis that murdered & probaby gave them better treatment when they came to Canada then most Canadians had, to me it is unbelievable. I would like to know more about WW1, I had a uncle who was killed in that war, I did have info on him but I've forgotten about most details.
Great job! Thanks!
Thank you for watching. Really glad you enjoyed it!
Hey dude, we grew up in the same place, mt.pearl was where i grew up, it was a great area as a kid and i miss livjng there, and like you i did go to st.david field every year ^^ hope you doing good dude
Have you been around St David’s at all in the past few years? They completely redesigned the whole area where the soccer field and baseball field were. I miss the way it was but is actually really nice now. They did a great job turning it into a full park in the middle of Mount Pearl
Excellent post. Tanks b'y.
Thanks for your info. Can you feature more about Newfoundland, like Jobs, immigrant?
Excellent video. Worth noting that the Newfoundland soldiers served in a British regiment as Newfoundland was not yet a part of Canada. Whether true or not there has always been a persistent opinion that the Newfoundland soldiers as well as Canadian and other commonwealth regiments were used as cannon fodder by the British. That was my own grandfathers opinion. He was a WW1 Canadian veteran wounded at Vimy Ridge and he held this opinion of the British his entire post war life. Whether true or not expeditionary forces did seem to have inordinately heavy losses. This opinion also extended to Dieppe in WW2.
Thank you very much! Great and interesting video!
Thanks for watching, really happy you enjoyed it ☺️☺️
Actually all countries that end with the name land is pronounced as LUND as in Englund, Irelund, New Zealund' Scotlund, Icelund, Greenlund. so I as a man from Newfoundland I pronounce it as New found lund and found is pronounced as found not fin or fun.The British are right.
Just to clarify on point # 2: It is true that the government of Canada officially recognized the name of the province as "Newfoundland and Labrador" by constitutional amendment in 2001; however, the name of the province was officially changed by the province itself in 1964 by the Smallwood government.
Point # 3: it's actually law that the entire province of NL is supposed to observe Newfoundland Standard or Daylight Time but for some weird (and not fully understood by me reason) the majority of Labrador ended up in Atlantic Time.
Point # 5: Responsible government was ceded to Great Britain resulting from Newfoundland becoming insolvent as a result of the Great Depression and residual debt from WWI. The Dominion simply could not afford the conduct itself as a Dominion nation, thus returned to being a Colony as a temporary measure, ruled by British appointed Commissioners. The Commission of Government acted as a temporary 'caretaker government' to steer the Dominion out of financial trouble so that independence could be restored. However, they still collected taxes and other public revenues while not providing public services as they ought to have been resulting in the public coffers being remarkably well funded while at the same time residents suffered from a poor quality of life. Instead of restoring responsible government first as was supposed to happen, the referenda were held to 'push' Newfoundland into confederation with Canada, a move desirable for both Great Britain and Canada because Britain wouldn't be stuck with running the government here and Canada would get Newfoundland's natural resources. It is said that the iron ore of western Labrador was the golden egg that Canada really wanted from annexation. Many believe that the Commission of Government was used to 'starve Newfoundland' into confederation.
Point # 6: I agree with your evaluation of the demonyms used to describe people from NL, as my personal experiences are close to yours...for me, context is everything. If someone calls me a "Newfie" in an otherwise civil and positive conversation, no harm no foul. But if it is used as a means to try and discredit me or my intelligence, then we have a problem. It's usually pretty easy to spot the difference.
Bullseye on point # 7. Excellent job.
Wow thank you for taking the time to put that out there. I’m a student of my home and I appreciate the finer points you share of some of these topics. Some points I was aware of and only cut from the video to keep things moving (the confederation stuff… worthy of a full video for sure), but some I wasn’t aware of (time zone stuff). Really appreciate it.
If it wasn’t for Newfoundlanders, there are so many places in Canada that wouldn’t have half the work done because us Newfoundlanders work very hard, so Newfoundlanders jumped up on the sky rises in Toronto, we drilled for oil out in Alberta, just because we’re not afraid of a little work
Can't wait to visit in December! It will be cold, but I'll be ready!
To be honest December can be surprisingly mild. It’s really cold right now, way colder than usual but Feb is usually the coldest month. Make sure you bring your winter gear for Dec of course, but don’t be surprised if you don’t need all of it!
Thank you. I learned important things.
I always love to see that message. Thank you for watching!
gentle PSA for all
I’m from Winnipeg Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador is at the very top of my list to vist.
In my opinion the most beautiful landscape in Canada.
Plus I hear the people are great.
I can't argue with you there 😆 I hope you get the chance to visit someday soon!
Amazing video. It was better then a history class.
Thank you, that was the goal!
Thought you were going to mentioned The Ode to Newfoundland.. next time maybe
Hey Mark, this video just popped up in my feed. Great job. I remember you from Mt Pearl a million yrs ago. Hope all is well.
Haha cool. What is your name?
@@mark_royle_newfoundland sorry bud it’s Adam Spurrell. Sry just realizing now my ancient RUclips account stills shows Spurlano420 lol
@@Spurlano420 hey man yes I remember you. Im doing great, hope you’ve been good too!
My grandad came from newfunland over to England in 1939 to log the Scottish borders , Phillip janes
Pronouncing Newfoundland as "new-fin-LAND" is how I was taught by Newfoundlanders to pronounce this provincial name. They'd say, "It's New-fin-LAND, understand?"
You had good teachers! 😊😊
Hello from Vancouver Island. Your videos are great. New sub here.
👋🏼 Thank you!
I was born in St. John's and I didn't even know some facts that you brought up ty for the knowledge
My pleasure. Very happy to spread the word!
I haven't been there since 1997 visiting relatives for a family reunion during the Cabot 500 Yr. celebration..I hope to "come from away" again..
1997 was a really fun year, especially that summer. Hope you make it back someday soon!
I as well have witnessed the thing when someone finds out I am from Newfoundland and their entire demeanor changes. As if being from here makes me mentally challenged or something. My first job in Ontario was found at a placement agency where the lady on the front desk did not know that Newfoundland was part of Canada. She asked me for my work visa.
Unbelievable... yet TOTALLY believable.
Great video.
Great one Bro
My very first job was at St.Davids playground when it first opened.Approx 56 yrs ago.
Amazing. Have you been around there in the last few years? Totally overhauled. The soccer and baseball fields are gone but it’s actually a really nice, big park now.
I never met a Newfoundlander I didn't like. When I met my girl....her ex was from Newfoundland and he and I sat and had beers all evening while my girl hung around wondering what to make of the situation.
woow amazing information really
Excellent! Very Very Well Done!
Thank you 😊
Many of us have worked with Newfoundlanders and found them to be among the kindest, most generous and funniest people I Canada.
You can take the b'ye outta Newfoundland..but you can't take Newfoundland outta the b'ye
Understand Newfoundland
Interesting stuff, I hope I didn't accidentally offend anyone when I visited Newfoundland by calling them Newfies! I never knew it had such a negative connotation for some people, just thought it was a friendly abbreviation the same way being from New Zealand I'm generally called a Kiwi (and refer to Australians as Aussies).
I personally prefer Labradorian over Newfoundlander thank you very much.
Well b'y, I heard what you said. Thanks for the history. Regards to Newfie, Remember Bob Tulk who wrote the Newfie joke books. I had my share of encounters with people over the years that were assholes over jokes. I love a good joke. I expect people to call me Newfie with respect or F O, Simple as that. The crowd I grew up with could laugh at themselves and fight. For me it's not disrespect (it's stupid people) it's something to be proud of. People are innorgate and needs to be set straight unfortunately. Take care bud, Newfie out.
Honestly there are some things here that some newfies (I know it isn't your preference, sorry!) don't know...like about July 1st. I was ignorant to it. It wasn't until my oldest son was in the Army Cadets and had to show up for what they termed here "Beaumont-Hamel Day" did I learn about it. He later went on with the Army Cadets to the UK, France and Belgium to visit the battle sites. He has a photo of himself at the Beaumont-Hamel Memorial Statue in France. He is now an officer in the Canadian Military 🥰
I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Thanks for watching (and for actually paying attention 😆)
If you know it isn't his preference and that he doesn't like it, then why do you use it?
While I was in Newfoundland for my elopement, I asked a local if being called a newfie was offensive and He said “who ever tells ya dat, you punch em in da mout for me”
Some Newfoundlanders don’t like the word Newfie.
Some other Newfoundlanders REALLY don’t like the fact that some Newfoundlanders don’t like the word Newfie.
Eh, bye! I know all about Confederation. My grandfather was born in Spaniard's Bay and left before Confederation. To his dying day he called himself a Newfoundlander and considered it a grave insult if anyone called him "Canadian." He and my Nana were married in Spaniard's Bay, and my eldest uncle was born there as well, before a series of moves that eventually landed them on McGraw Avenue, in the Bronx, New York City. Neither he nor Mama ever lost their distinct Newfie accents, even after all those years.
My family has roots back to the 18th century, where for many decades they could honestly sing, "I'ze the bye that builds the boats and I'ze the bye that sails 'em."
Thanks for sharing. Love these kinds of stories from people living all over North America ☺️☺️
Really i have a dream to live in Canada and i ll and Newfoundland and Labrador is place that i want to go i hope someday to do this...
I'd just say that Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador were in a dispute over who owned Labrador. Canada took Quebec's case to the United Kingdom and lost. Quebec still doesn't like that decision made in the 1920s. I'd say that Canada wanted Newfoundland and Labrador to join the Canadian Confederation because in the late 1940s because it knew how valuable unexplored Labrador was going to be. Here's a recent article about Voisey's Bay. See why Canada wanted N.L. to join Confederation? Exploitation.
Strange I been saying that to lot of ppl this week
Cant wait to go there! We’re just waiting for our passport to return! ❤
Visiting? Or moving? Either way, I hope you enjoy yourselves!
@@mark_royle_newfoundland we’re moving there landing as PR 😊
Really cool! All the best! I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have or help point out services or business or whatever else you might be wondering about if you're going to be living in the St. John's area (I unfortunately don't know as much about other parts of the province but I'll try to help if I can). Drop me an email if you'd like, mark@cometonl.com
Also the labrador portion of the province, people prefer to be called "labradorians" not newfoundlander.
I don't mind being called a Newfy - at least they pronoune it properly. And I have Memorial Day on 1st July.
I'm also a Newfoundlander and really hate the term Newfie, or Newf. I find it very derogatory especially when used by someone not from Newfoundland. I also correct people if they use that term around me. Great post, and nice video.
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I live in Virginia in the United States, but I'm not a native Virginian. I'm originally from Nebraska. Also lived for a while in Missouri
I have some curiosity about what things were really like during the transition from Britain to Canada and right before.
There sems to be a lot of :"Conventional history" VERY LITTLE ON HOW REAL PEOPLE REALLY LIVED. That is my main interest in history. How people lived real lives.
Newfie is a breed of dog. You are not a dog!
When I was in High School I lived in a very diffrent part of Virginia than I do now.
My neighbor was a Nova Scotia native and so I am aware that thre is some real prejudice there.
He used the trm "Goofy Newfie" veen as a sriojus dog lover who believes that thre are no bad dogs I have found the Newfoundland breed or "Newfie" to be a bit on the goofy side certainly compared to the Labrador Retriever, but the same can not be said for the pople!
You are likely aware of this but I am surprised how many Canadians aren't :
When it comes to Canada Day(Formerly Dominion Day) There were several days Canada could have picked to be their National Holiday. July 1st makes sense, moreso now than ever before
Reason: By the time Canada be came independent in 1867 the US had already established July 4th as Independence Day By choosing July 1st Canada virtually insures that on a given year ONE OR THE OTHER of the two countries will ALWAYS have a long weekend and the otheer would have it's national holiday mid week!
Always! Impossible for it NOT to happen.
Great for cross border tourism!
I dated a Canadian for 5 years. One of the best gthings about a US/Canada cross border relationship is that you get to do Thanksgiving TWICE!
I know many people from there that I have met through different worksites across the country.
Typically, the majority of memories about the guys from there are good, primarily due to a good sense of humour and good to work with in most cases.
Although I don't recall any of them being offended by being refered to as a "Newfie", but then again I don't really recall it being said in a derogatory way either. I don't think references are typically something to be offended by, it's the intent of the delivery is the part you percieved as disrespectful. In other words it wasn't the name you had trouble with , more like the person who was speaking you were having trouble with.
Take Care
100% that’s exactly it.
Most of the time I hear the term "Newfie" from a non-Newfoundlander, it is being used in a derogarory manner. So as far as I'm concerned, it's our own "N" word. When I encounter well-meaning people who don't know the difference, I politely explain. When it's clearly being used in a derogatory way... I'm derogatory right back.
I prefer Newfoundlander, and I will say so. I don't get annoyed if someone calls me a Newfie, but I will let them know my preference. But the moment you use Newfie as a slur? You better buckle up cos I'm not havin' it!
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You gotter buddy🎉
Is the Newfoundland Irish accent thing a hoax? I've seen a clip of one guy talking like a pirate.
What specific areas would you recommend living? I may be relocating for work, and would like to find a safe, easy to get around (wife doesn’t drive yet), and dog friendly. Cheers!
Are you planning to live in St. John’s?
@@mark_royle_newfoundland Yes, sorry forgot to specify.
@@chontron3456 my favorite neighborhoods are Georgestown and Rabbitown. Both areas are basically right next to each other. They are close to downtown, and lots of other great amenities. They are very walkable neighborhoods and pretty good for transit, and they are FULL of character.
I am always a Newfoundlander never a Newfie!
I have never met another Canadian that doesn't say "newfinland". I think you found some frauds.
I have a friend from newfoundland that is fine with "Newfie" but "newf" was the no go. I like when someone tells me what they prefer, rather than silently hate me for saying something they didn't like that i couldn't have known, so it's good you tell people.
Hey! Am moving to Newfoundland fall next year with my wife for school and am a bit sceptical, can anyone help on things I can rad to get to know the province, can my wife easily get a job?
Thanks for watching my video. Where are you coming from? There are quite a few “country-associations” around, maybe I can help you get in touch with people from your country who have already moved to NL as a starting point
@@mark_royle_newfoundland oh my God! Thanks fro the reply, am coming from Nigeria.
There is a large, and growing, Nigerian community in St. John's. I recommend getting in touch with the Nigerian-Canadian Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. They have an active facebook group, and their website is ncanl.ca/. All the best to you and your move!
Thanks so much mark, am so grateful 🙏, I will check it out.
I wish you folks had voted the other way in '49! Passports are too hard to get in the states.
How ya gettin on b'y? NL is ❤️