A Founder of Manitoba vs A Father of Confederation

Madeline Eskandari

Toronto, Ontario

I chose to write about Macdonald and Riel because what I learned about Riel's beliefs stuck with me - he did not deserve to be executed.

A Stamp with a Story

Jill Bennett

Acton, Ontario

I love learning about Canada's interaction with other countries because we have always had a unique way of approaching problems.

Big Debate-Tiny Stamp: Faces of Canadian History

Charlotte Westlake

Cavan, Ontario

My favourite part of Canadian History is not a specific event, but an overall theme that appears continually throughout it; perseverance.

Canadian Heroes: Nation Builders or Terrorists?

Gordon Lee

Richmond Hill, Ontario

I enjoy exploring questions of Canadian identity.

Icons and Their Impact

Sean LaPrairie

Toronto, Ontario

My favourite part of Canadian History is the October Crisis period. Then, we see our nation being shaken to its roots and emerging whole.

Louis Riel: Traitor and Hero

Melody Liu

Mississauga, Ontario

This question helped me express what justice and liberty really are; not sworn loyalty to a country, but rather a dedication to its people.

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