A Gold Mountain of His Own

Wilson Cao

Vancouver, British Columbia

I have concocted a story about my great-great-great-great grandfather, Chung Yip Lee, who came to Canada in 1858.

A Historically Influenced Identity

Isaac Caldwell

Mississauga, Ontario

This essay is about moments in Canadian history that have most influenced my identity.

A Nation Unified through Equality

Arthur Chen

Markham, Ontario

I chose this question because I have a strong attachment to my Canadian identity.

A New National Historic Site for Canada

Goldman Lam

Vancouver, British Columbia

This essay proposes to name the site of a former residential school as a National Historic Site of Canada.

A Path to Building Canadian Identity

Shubhneet Thind

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Canadian Identity is a topic that is very close to my heart as I am an immigrant to Canada myself.

A Showcase in Honour of Canada’s LGBTQ

Cheryl Cheung

Toronto, Ontario

My desire to inspire thought and discussion has encouraged me to write a proposal of a theatre honouring the LGBTQ.

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