For Better or Worse: Defining My Canadian Identity

Michael Wilson

Markham, Ontario

I wanted to learn about the impact of my ancestors who settled in Canada on my own Canadian identity.

How Canadian History Shaped my Identity

Beth Gouda

Toronto, Ontario

I chose this question because I wanted to write about how Canada has created a better life for my family.

How the Women of the Past Have Shaped Me

Quynn Campbell

Toronto, Ontario

I chose this question because I am very passionate about the women's equality in society.

Identity is What You Are, Not What They See

Emaan Qureshi

Waterdown, Ontario

I chose this question because I think it's important to talk about how history affects the present.

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.

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.

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