Sir John A. Day
A project of The Historica-Dominion Institute, the Sir John A Day Project is committed to raising awareness about the life and legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald, Father of Confederation and Canada’s first prime minister.
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My Parks Pass
Believing the wealth of Canada is its wilderness and its past, the Institute has joined Parks Canada and Nature Canada to create My Parks Pass.
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Canadian Citizenship Challenge
This national program will encourage classrooms to take a mock citizenship exams after studying Discover Canada, the new Canadian citizenship guide. Prizes will be awarded to the best scores across the country.
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Encounters With Canada
Every week of the school year, over 120 teens from across Canada (ages 14-17) come to Ottawa; there they discover their country through each other, learn about Canadian institutions, meet famous and accomplished Canadians
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The Memory Project
Each year, The Historica-Dominion Institute facilitates more than 700 classroom visits across Canada.
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Great Questions of Canada
The Great Questions Essay Competition was established in 1999 as a way to encourage students to contribute to the dialogue of Canadian identity.
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Passages to Canada
The Passages to Canada Speakers' Bureau is a diverse group of over 600 immigrants and refugees who have volunteered to share their experiences with youth and community groups.
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History by the Minute
The acclaimed Heritage Minutes are one-minute movies that portray exciting and important stories from Canada's past.
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Veteran Appreciation Days
This summer, veterans from all conflicts will be honoured for their sacrifices and their ongoing work in the community.
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