Gonadians
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Gonadians is a light-hearted, if controversial, term to describe members of the expatriate community based in Canada of Goans (from Goa in India, which was formerly a Portuguese colony). It is a mix of the term Goan and Canadian.
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[edit] Debate in cyberspace
This term, first used by scientist Helga do Rosario Gomes caused debate on cyberspace fora where expatriate Goans gather to discuss issues. But this, at a wider level, also reflects on the debate about the identity of expatriates who trace their roots from Goa.
[edit] Part of migrant communities
A significant section of this region (current population 1.3 million) has been part of migrant communities scattered across the globe for two or, in some cases, more generations now.
[edit] Lighter view
Goan humour writer Cecil Pinto has asked whether "Goan Americans should now be called Gonericans, those in Australia - Gonalians, New Zealand - New Golanders, Brazil - Gozzillians, France - Gonch?"
[edit] "Goanese"
In the past, Goans have also been sensitive about being called "Goanese". But this term seems to stem more from a misunderstanding of how people from this region define themselves, rather than any malicious intent.
