My favourite part of Canadian History is remembering and studying past events in order to influence the present and future in a positive way
I chose to write about Macdonald and Riel because what I learned about Riel's beliefs stuck with me - he did not deserve to be executed.
I have concocted a story about my great-great-great-great grandfather, Chung Yip Lee, who came to Canada in 1858.
This essay is about moments in Canadian history that have most influenced my identity.
I chose this question because 2016 marks the one hundredth anniversary of enfranchisement for women in the prairies — a notable milestone.
As a Canadian, I am compelled to understand the history of the country in which I live. It instills within me an immeasurable respect.
