Telling the Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth

Lily Yang

Victoria, British Columbia

My favourite part of history is how Canada emerged on the world stage to become autonomous. I enjoy looking at how modern Canada came to be.

The "True" Origin of Canada

Carmen Li

Markham, Ontario

‘Treaties and agreements formed as a consequence of the war [of 1812] enabled Confederation and the formation of Canada to occur.’

The "True" Origin of Canada

Bushra Sajjad

Brampton, Ontario

‘no sole event in Canada’s history deserves to be designated as its “true” origin.’

The Ballad of the Chinese Workers

Baapooh Chung

Burnaby, British Columbia

I feel injustice over what happened during the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway since I am of Chinese heritage myself.

The Battle of Vimy Ridge

Anna Pouteaux

Hodgeville, Saskatchewan

‘The Battle of Vimy Ridge should be what is known as the true origin of Canadian identity’

The Battle of Vimy Ridge: "True" Origin of Canada

Megan Butchart

Kelowna, British Columbia

‘[I]t was the first event that unified the diverse people of Canada, and eventually became the catalyst for autonomy from Britain.’

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