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.’

Founders of Canada

Lauchie MacDonald

Bedford, Nova Scotia

My favourite part of Canadian history is the country's contribution in World War 1 because it solidified the nation.

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.

From East and West: Scots and Sikhs in Canada

Jonathan Eby

Victoria, British Columbia

I chose this question because I was interested in comparing the immigration experience of two very different groups of people.

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