For Better or Worse: Defining My Canadian Identity

Michael Wilson

Markham, Ontario

I wanted to learn about the impact of my ancestors who settled in Canada on my own Canadian identity.

Forging a Nation: The Battle of Vimy Ridge

Karman Cheema

Brampton, Ontario

‘[Vimy Ridge] gave Canada momentum towards achieving independence and self-determination’

Forgiving Our History

Victor Lal

Toronto, Ontario

‘A government with a past of atrocities and persecution does not have to be a government paralyzed in its history.’

From Breaking Ships to Breaking Ice

Adam Lam

Toronto, Ontario

In past months, headlines filled with news about the discovery of Franklin's voyage. I thought it would be fun to explore the full story.

Governments and Responsibility

Victoria Kuczer

Mississauga, Ontario

‘The government today must be able to own up to the problems which past governments have caused.’

HealingtheWounds:NativeCanadianResidentialSchools

Sheraz Tariq

Etobicoke, Ontario

‘correcting mistakes and being protectors of freedom and justice is an integral part of Canadian society.’

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