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Joshua Li

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I hope these changes can help the public understand the history of the Indigenous Peoples who lived on this land prior to colonization.

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Victoria, British Columbia

The struggle for women's rights is an inspiring part of Canadian history.

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Winnipeg, Manitoba

My favorite part of Canadian History is learning about all the things that have brought society to the point it is today.

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Jess Muir

West Vancouver, British Columbia

As a youth, I couldn't vote in the recent election. I chose this topic to see how people in a different era felt about being unable to vote.

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Waterdown, Ontario

I chose this question because I think it's important to talk about how history affects the present.

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