Roots of Canada

Madeleine Lawler

Montréal, Quebec

‘It is impossible to find one “true” origin of a country with such a unique and fruitful history.’

Saskatoon: The Prairie Town Shaped by a Ridge

Adam LaBrash

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Vimy Ridge was a remarkable moment in Canadian history, and I wanted to discover the role of my community at the battle.

Seal of a Nation: Canada Post, Macdonald and Riel

Matthew O'Riordan-Ross

Toronto, Ontario

My favourite part of Canadian History is political and military, though I also enjoy learning about everyday life throughout various eras.

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.

Self-Government and Aboriginal issues

Iroc Levasseur

Winnipeg, Manitoba

I chose this question because I'm very passionate about Aboriginal and Treaty rights.

Shaping My Jewish Identity

Jayden Shnier

Toronto, Ontario

I chose this question because it presented me an opportunity to learn more about my Jewish history and what has shaped my identity.

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