One New National Historic Site

Nicholas Chan

Vancouver, British Columbia

I chose this question because it is an important topic for Canada and it can help solidify our connection with the First Nations.

Pluralism: The true achievement of our History

Mishaal Lakhani

Markham, Ontario

I chose this question because I recently visited the Centre for Pluralism in Ottawa and felt it would be an ideal National Historic Site.

Secret Histories: Displacement Stories

Kaitlyn Lee

Vancouver, British Columbia

Secret Histories is a walking tour featuring the diverse histories of groups that once lived in the Strathcona district of Vancouver.

The Hills that have Spoken

Sofia Tosello

Toronto, Ontario

By choosing to write about the Cypress Hill Massacre, I hope to educate people on an event that they may not have known about before.

The Queen of the Hurricanes: Elsie MacGill

Amelia Williams

Toronto, Ontario

I hope that a contest like this one, which creates awareness for heroes and heroines, could be a step towards recognition for these people.

The reasoning for Lincoln Alexander's Monument

Julian Tabbitt

Toronto, Ontario

I chose this topic because I felt that the pioneers for civil rights in Canada are often forgotten.

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