Immigrant Connections

Vhari Prins

West Vancouver, British Columbia

My favourite part of Canadian history is immigration and emigration. I have always wondered why people move around and leave their homes.

Importance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge on Canada

Ashley Nielsen

Campbell River, British Columbia

‘Canada entered the World War One as a simple colony, but […] they emerged with a much stronger independent perspective.’

In Search of Utopia, Expo 67's Vision

Kristina Lotito

Toronto, Ontario

This essay was a way for me to see how far society has gone and how much further it has to go.

Indigenous Lands in the Spirit of Reconciliation

Lander Vitug

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Only when we look to the past can we move forward to a better future.

Influential Moments That Effect My Identity

Jiyoon Lee

Thornhill, Ontario

I chose this question because there have been many moments in Canadian history that have influenced my identity.

Inherited Obligations

Eric Jihun Kim

Port Moody, British Columbia

‘World War II was a massive and positive turning point for Canada.’

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