Moments that​ influenced​ ​my​ ​identity?

Cassandra Bullick

London, Ontario

I chose this question because it gave me the opportunity to express my admiration for the women who participated in the First World War.

My Canadian Identity Developed by History

Savannah Skeete

Markham, Ontario

My favourite part of Canadian History is connecting past events and to the events of today, and how they affect us in the present.

My Canadian Identity: Past Affecting Present

Callie Giffin

London, Ontario

I chose this question because growing up I had heard stories of my family's participation in the World Wars.

My Identity - Nikha Ann Jinosh

Nikha Jinosh

Mississauga, Ontario

I am very grateful for the life I'm leading now and it's all thanks to the many events that happened throughout Canadian history.

My identity as a Chinese Canadian Woman

Samantha Chan

Toronto, Ontario

I chose this question because I felt passionate to write about what moments in Canadian history make me who I am today.

On the Origins of Canada

Kyle Fitzgerald

Oshawa, Ontario

‘At Vimy, Canada separated itself from its colonial roots, earning an individual signature on the armistice treaty’

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