600 Kilometers From Home - A National Tragedy

Katrina Billinton

West Kelowna, British Columbia

I wanted to write an essay to propose a national historic site to honour Chanie Wenjack and all former students of the Residential Schools.

A Few Good Men?

Kennedy Aragon-Scriven

Victoria, British Columbia

I am fascinated by Louis Riel, and was interested to do research and learn more about his relations with Macdonald.

A Gold Mountain of His Own

Wilson Cao

Vancouver, British Columbia

I have concocted a story about my great-great-great-great grandfather, Chung Yip Lee, who came to Canada in 1858.

A More Egalitarian Society: Securing Women’s Vote

Silvia Yip

Vancouver, British Columbia

I chose this question because 2016 marks the one hundredth anniversary of enfranchisement for women in the prairies — a notable milestone.

A New Flag for a Diverse Canada

Caleb Haberstock

Vernon, British Columbia

My favorite time in Canadian history is 1914 to 1970. I enjoy learning about the role Canadian soldiers played and how wars shaped Canada.

A New National Historic Site for Canada

Goldman Lam

Vancouver, British Columbia

This essay proposes to name the site of a former residential school as a National Historic Site of Canada.

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