The Hills that have Spoken

Sofia Tosello

Toronto, Ontario

By choosing to write about the Cypress Hill Massacre, I hope to educate people on an event that they may not have known about before.

The History that Transcends Distance

Albert Zhu and Doris Zhou

Markham, Ontario

We hope to bring awareness about Indigenous communities as they are an undeniable part of Canadian history.

The Impact of the Battle of Vimy Ridge on Hamilton

Sebastian McPherson

Hamilton, Ontario

I chose this question because of my family's long service in both the Canadian and American military.

The Japanese Canadian Experience In World War II

Madison Tait

Carlisle, Ontario

It's easy to relate to because I have a lot of family history relating back to World War II.

The Journey to LGBTQ+ Rights

Sara Cole

Toronto, Ontario

My favourite part of Canadian history is learning about different social justice issues.

The Moment that has influenced my Identity

Meg Torisawa

Toronto, Ontario

I chose this question because I wanted a chance to explore some events in my country's history that greatly reflect my identity.

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