Awards honour outstanding students and teachers of Canadian history
October 17, 2014 – Winnipeg – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced the recipients of the 2014 Government of Canada History Awards with students of St. Mary’s Academy. Minister Glover also announced the two national student winners and launched the 2015 edition of the awards. The next deadline for teacher and student submissions is April 17, 2015.
For a complete list of the 2014 Government of Canada History Awards recipients, consult the attached backgrounder.
“Congratulations to the first recipients of the Government of Canada History Awards, and thank you to everyone who took part. The Awards are well on their way to becoming a success. I hope that this experience will encourage our young people to keep learning about history and teachers to keep sharing their passion for the subject with students.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“Canada’s History Society is proud to be a partner in the presentation of the Government of Canada History Awards. The submissions by both the students and teachers demonstrate evidence of growing strength and sincere interest of Canadians related to their shared history. This impressive work and dedication is truly worthy of celebration!”
—Janet Walker, President and CEO, Canada’s History Society
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