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The Governor General’s History Awards are Canada’s top honours in the field of history and heritage. They celebrate the very best in Canadian achievements to ensure our national past has a vibrant presence in our society today.
Part multiple choice, part essay, this contest is open to all high school students. Test your understanding of Canadian history from 1850 to the present. Must register by deadline.
Nominate the best educator you know, someone who excels in the teaching of Canadian History or Social Studies. Self nominations are encouraged.
Nominate outstanding individuals or organizations that have helped popularize Canadian history with the written word through such means as publications, film, radio, television, theatre, voluntarism or the web.
Help strengthen both literacy skills and Canadian historical knowledge by encouraging Canadian kids between the ages of 7–14 to create their own illustrated story or comic based on any element of Canada’s past they find of interest.
December 7, 2011 Exeter Times-Advocate: St. Joseph Historical Society wins Gov. Gen. Award
December 5, 2011 Windsor Star: Walkerville teacher recognized nationally
December 3, 2011 Calgary Herald: Calgary teachers honoured with Governor General’s History Award
Feb 22, 2012 "Bind or Breathe: The Great Corset Debate"
Feb 24, 2012 Grand Opening, Guelph Civic Museum
Feb 28, 2012 Freedom by Reaching the Wooden World: Escaping Slaves and the British Navy during the War of 1812