Reconciling With Canada's First Peoples

Michelle Xie

Vancouver, British Columbia

I chose to write about reconciliation because I wanted to contribute to the positive change with regards to Indigenous rights.

Rediscovering Expo 67's Vision for Canada in 2017

Joshua Thatcher

Winnipeg, Manitoba

I am interested in post-war Canadian history, especially 1945-1982, because it is when Canada began to develop its own identity.

Regret, Responsibility, and Reconciliation

Zoe Harrison

Toronto, Ontario

‘being fair and just in our time […] can ultimately be achieved by the government recognizing past injustices, but not apologizing for them’

Relationships Between Canada and Indigenous People

Victoria McMahon

Barrie, Ontario

I chose this question because it represents who I am and the steps Canada must take to work towards reconciliation.

Reparations: The Road to Reconciliation

Toby Szkop

Winnipeg, Manitoba

I chose this question because Canada's Indigenous population has not been treated fairly.

Responsibility for Past Actions

Su Hyun Lim

Winnipeg, Manitoba

‘[The government] may not be able to directly correct the mistake, but [it] must use other methods to take responsibility.’

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