Recipients of 2014 Government of Canada History Awards Announced
Awards honour outstanding students and teachers of Canadian history
(firmenpresse) - WINNIPEG, MANITOBA -- (Marketwired) -- 10/17/14 -- 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.
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"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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BackgrounderRecipients of Government of Canada History Awards for Students
Recipients of Government of Canada History Awards for Teachers
Government of Canada History Awards Overview
The Government of Canada History Awards were created to honour outstanding students and teachers who show an interest in celebrating Canadian history. The Awards are administered by Canada''s History Society, an independent national organization that has developed a strong educational network across the country.
Evaluation Process for Awards for Teachers
Projects submitted by teachers are evaluated by a judging panel guided by four main criteria: does it develop historical thinking skills; does it motivate student interest; is the activity creative and innovative; and is student work appropriately assessed. A shortlist from all participants is selected by an independent panel of members representative of the education community. Winners are selected by an independent panel of five judges. The judges'' decision is final.
Evaluation Process for Awards for Students
Essays received from students are evaluated by judging panels guided by five main criteria: relevance to the question posed; quality of research and sources; quality of writing; accuracy of information; and demonstrated critical and historical thinking skills applied. A shortlist from all participants is selected by an independent panel of members from the education community. Winners are selected by an independent panel of five judges. The judges'' decision is final.
The 12 highest ranked essays in English and French are then reviewed by the assessors separately to select two final essays, one in French and one in English. The winning students will receive a medal at the Governor General''s History Awards presentation on November 3, 2014.
Selection of Award Themes
The themes for both the teacher awards and the student essay questions are selected in consultation with an advisory council established by Canada''s History Society. They are based on both relevance to curricula taught in grades 10 and 11 across the country and significant national anniversaries and commemorations in Canadian history.
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Marisa Monnin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
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