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Ontario Veteran Community Archive
The Ontario Veteran Community Archive is an online collection of stories, pictures, and documents which house the unique experiences of Ontario’s veterans. The archive will capture and preserve the stories of Ontario’s veterans and make them accessible for future generations. Upload or browse veteran stories at www.ontarioveteranarchive.ca
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Veteran Appreciation Days
The Memory Project will visit eight new Ontario communities this year as part of Veteran Appreciation Days 2009 more
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Canadian Icons Quiz
Can you recognize 10 famous Canadians? Take the quiz and win great prizes! (requires Flash player)
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The Canadian History Report Card
The Institute has assigned each province and territory a grade based on the quality of its Canadian history curriculum at the high school level (grades 9-12).
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The Memory Project – Stories of the Second World War
This project will provide every living Canadian veteran of the Second World War who wants to share their story of service and sacrifice with the opportunity to do so. The Dominion Institute will record the oral history of these veterans and digitize their artifacts and memorabilia. The Institute will create the definitive record of Canada’s participation in the Second World War through thousands of first-person accounts of servicemen and women. Visit www.thememoryproject.com |
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The Memory Project Speaker's Bureau
Veterans from the Second World War, Korean War and Peacekeeping Missions as well as currently serving Canadian Forces personnel visit classrooms in their community to share experiences about their time in the service. Each year, The Dominion Institute facilitates more than 700 classroom visits across Canada. more |
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Passages to Canada Speakers' Bureau
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. Book a speaker to visit your classroom or community group today. more |
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Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge
The Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge is a national initiative for Aboriginal youth. Participants between the ages 14-18 and 19-29 are invited to write a short story about a defining moment in Aboriginal history. The winning entries are selected by a jury of esteemed Aboriginal authors and leaders more.
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Canadian Icons - June 29, 2009 - A new Dominion Institute survey reveals that many Canadians cannot identify ten iconic Canadians, both past and present. More
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The Canadian History Report Card – June 15, 2009 - The Institute has assigned each province and territory a grade based on the quality of its Canadian history curriculum at the high school level (grades 9-12). More
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The Dominion Institute launches Second World War legacy project
June 4, 2009 – Minister James Moore announces funding for Memory Project: Stories of the Second World War at special event in Ottawa. More
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Survey on Climate Change and the Economic Crisis
March 2, 2009 – Findings marks launch of third Public Policy Wiki. More | Davantage
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Creative Writing Workshop Series in Northern Ontario High Schools
February 26, 2009 – Unique initiative allows Aboriginal authors to share their experiences with student in five Cree communities. More | Davantage
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Dominion Institute Co-Founder Publishes Book on History and Citizenship
February 23, 2009 - Who We Are: A Citizen’s Manifesto Lands in Bookstores Across Canada March 16, 2009 More
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Veterans Affairs Minister attends special Memory Project event
February 20, 2009 – Minister Thompson joined more than100 veterans and CF personnel at special even in Toronto Release | Video
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On Belleisle Elementary
January 30, 2009 - Dominion Institute Reacts to New Brunswick School's Decision on National Anthem. More | Davantage
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Public Policy Wiki
January 22, 2009 - The Institute announces a new partnership with the Globe and Mail on an innovative project. More | Davantage
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Minister James Moore Celebrates Sir John A. Day with the Dominion Institute
January 12, 2009 - Quiz, Cake, Card and Historian All Part of Dominion Institute Party for our First Prime Minister. More | Davantage
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Joseph Boyden named member of Dominion Institute jury
January 6, 2009 – Giller Prize winner Joseph Boyden named newest Advisory Committee and jury member of the Institute's 2009 Aboriginal Writing Challenge initiative. More | Davantage
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