28 Years Later: How My Identity Has Been Shaped

Bethany Snaterse

Edmonton, Alberta

I chose this question because I wanted the opportunity to share how my identity has been shaped as a Canadian, female student.

A Gold Mountain of His Own

Wilson Cao

Vancouver, British Columbia

I have concocted a story about my great-great-great-great grandfather, Chung Yip Lee, who came to Canada in 1858.

A Historically Influenced Identity

Isaac Caldwell

Mississauga, Ontario

This essay is about moments in Canadian history that have most influenced my identity.

A Nation Unified through Equality

Arthur Chen

Markham, Ontario

I chose this question because I have a strong attachment to my Canadian identity.

A Path to Building Canadian Identity

Shubhneet Thind

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Canadian Identity is a topic that is very close to my heart as I am an immigrant to Canada myself.

A Whole New World

Kate Calhoun

Stittsville, Ontario

I chose this question because my family history is very interesting to me and I got to explore more of it.

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