The Maple Leaf: Here may it wave

Rebecca Hansen

Victoria, British Columbia

What I love most about Canadian history are the small events and factors that have had large impacts.

The Race to the Arctic

Sanjam Panag

Winnipeg, Manitoba

I believe that the Arctic is a highly controversial issue. Canada's future depends greatly on our Arctic sovereignty.

The Recognition of Canada’s Backbone

Jessie Rankin

Judique, Nova Scotia

My favourite part of Canadian History is how it is my history--how Canada's history represents me.

The Red Maple Flag

Mila Solaja

Toronto, Ontario

My favourite part of Canadian history can't be contained to a particular moment; what I enjoy is examining the changes in Canadian society.

The Rights Revolution: Riel, Macdonald and Stamps

Kelvin Mansaray

Halifax, Nova Scotia

I am deeply inspired by the ideals for which Louis Riel stood. As a minority member myself, I can relate.

The Super Riel

Amy Gan

Brossard, Quebec

My favourite part of history is how a collection of events from the past create a story--our story.

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