About the award

Participating in this competition helps strengthen both literacy skills and Canadian historical knowledge by encouraging Canadian kids between the ages of 7–14 to create their own illustrated story based on any element of Canada’s past they find of interest.

Classroom Poster

Download a classroom poster for the Kayak Kids' Illustrated History Challenge

Lesson Plan

Download a lesson plan, rubric, and student planning guide, created by the Ontario Heritage Fairs Association.

Submit Your Entry

You can submit your entry online or by regular mail.

Rules and Criteria

Two students will each receive a round trip for two people to Ottawa to attend the Canada's History Youth Awards.

Project partially funded by the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage.
  • Canadian Heritage / Patrimoine Canadien
  • Government of Canada
  • HBC: Hudson's Bay Company
  • ecentricarts inc.