Parks Canada Recognizes Student Achievement at Provincial Heritage Fair
News Release
Prizes awarded for PEI students for projects highlighting Canada’s heritage
May 30, 2017 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Parks Canada
Parks Canada presented three specialty prizes and two Parks Canada awards to five island students at the Provincial Heritage Fair on May 4th. The awards were presented to students who displayed exceptional projects on a national historic site on Prince Edward Island, or a person, place, or event of National Historic Significance.
Parks Canada specialty awards were presented to: Linda Feng, a Grade 6 student at West Royalty Elementary, for her project on Canadian humanitarian and athlete, Terry Fox; Emily Smith, a Grade 6 student from Sherwood Elementary, who honoured Canadian social activist Nellie McClung; and Morgan Burden, a Grade 8 student from Hernewood Intermediate, for her project on the Alberta 5, the petitioners in the famous “Persons” case.
The Parks Canada Award for the best heritage fair project portraying a person, place, or event of national historic significance was awarded at the closing ceremonies to Alexandra Scales and Elena LeClair, two Grade 5 students from the École François-Buote, for their project on the female counterparts to the Fathers of Confederation in their project entitled “Les Mères de la Confédération”.
Parks Canada is proud to support Prince Edward Island’s Provincial Heritage Fair and to work with partners to recognize and support youth educational opportunities related to Canada’s cultural heritage, especially as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation this year. For information on Canada 150’s activities taking place in Prince Edward Island National Park and historic sites this year, visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Quick Facts
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Parks Canada protects and presents national historic sites because they tell stories of who we are, including the history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Parks Canada administers five National Historic Sites (NHS) on PEI: Green Gables Heritage Place, part of L.M. Montgomery's Cavendish NHS, Port-la-Joye—Fort Amherst NHS, Province House NHS, Dalvay-by-the-Sea NHS, and Ardgowan NHS.
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The Provincial Heritage Fair is organized by the Department of Education, Early Learning and Culture, PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, Parks Canada, and Community Museums Association of PEI, and is a celebration of Canada’s heritage. Students in grade 5 to 9 have the opportunity to present projects with a history theme related to their families, communities, province, or country.
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On July 8th, 2017, Parks Canada will host National Historic Sites Day at Green Gables Heritage Place to celebrate the 100th anniversary of national historic sites in Canada.
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Contacts
Kara Grant
Communication Officer
Parks Canada, PEI Field Unit
902-672-6389
kara.grant@pc.gc.ca
Media Relations
Parks Canada Agency
855-862-1812
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