Postwar Immigration

Chaeyoung Kim

Halifax, Nova Scotia

‘The Second World War most definitely brought a turning point to Canada not only during, but also for much longer afterwards’

Raising An Army, Raising A Nation

Clancy McDaniel

Brook Village, Nova Scotia

‘Canada’s success at The Battle of Vimy Ridge not only fortified Canada’s status in our own minds, but in the minds of the world.’

Recognition, Reconciliation and Responsibility

Kassidy Bernard

Waycobah First Nation, Nova Scotia

‘[T]he governments today should take responsibility for the government's actions in the past.’

The Fight for Women's Rights in Canada

Abby MacLean

Pictou County, Nova Scotia

I chose this question because I feel very strongly about feminism. I read several articles on it and I became intrigued to learn more.

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 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.

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