Speaking out for ourselves

Felix Hohne

Vancouver, British Columbia

Having moved to Canada myself after living in China for many years, I am very interested in cross-cultural issues and immigration.

The Fathers of Our Nation's Foundation

Madeleine Robertson

West Vancouver, British Columbia

I chose this question because of the recent rise in popularity of an American founding father. Why not acknowledge our own?

The Founders of Canadian Identity ?

Irene Lee

West Vancouver, British Columbia

Although it is tragic and upsetting, I want to learn more about the darker side to our history, and the mistreatment of certain groups.

The Immigration Experience: Two Cultures, One Home

Lance Oribello

Surrey, British Columbia

I chose this question because I am interested in how immigrant groups from all around the world have contributed to Canada's development.

The Right to Revolution

Sabine Moller

Victoria, British Columbia

I chose the question because I am passionate about women's rights and thought it would be interesting to explore how women gained the vote

The Twentieth Century: A Century For A World

Linda Xia

Surrey, British Columbia

When I saw this question, I saw it as a challenge to see if I could prove that history shows us that the world is bigger than our country.

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