Riel and Macdonald: The Masters of Our Destiny

Munsu Hwang

Calgary, Alberta

As our first leader, John A. Macdonald was the master architect who, with help from others, erected the foundation for Canada.

Rights in Canada; germination to fruition

Adil Rehman

Markham, Alberta

‘the true turning point in Canada’s human rights movement would have to be the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms’

Rights, Regulations, Restrictions

Mohammed Mustafa

Calgary, Alberta

In a contemporary context, I am interested in the effects of multiculturalism within Canadian society.

Shaping the Identity of Women

Mitali Pradhan

Calgary, Alberta

I chose this question because I'm fascinated by the extent to which society has changed for a Canadian woman.

The Canadian Forces in the First World War

Ryan Fong

Edmonton, Alberta

‘Canada gained their reputation as the strong and fearful opposition of the First World War.’

The Precipice of Human Rights

Brooke Kelly

Calgary, Alberta

‘The Second World War was not a turning point […]; instead, it was a marker to show the leaders of Canada that change needed to happen.’

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