What was the importance of the Canadian beaver, and how did it shape Canada into what it is today?
Why did you choose this topic:
I wanted to explore the importance of the Canadian beaver to the fur trade. I also wanted to research how the beaver became a symbol of Canada.
Please summarize your experience in researching this project?
I knew that the beaver was important to Canada but I didn’t realise how important it was in the fur trade. The trading of the beaver helped expand Canada by bringing settlers over. Canada is what it is today because of the beaver and its importance in the fur trade.
How did you personally connect to this project?
I can relate to the topic of the Canadian beaver personally because I live in Canada. The Canadian beaver is still a symbol of Canada. I see it personally on our cent coin which I use sometimes when I shop. I loved researching the topic of the Canadian beaver because I got to understand why it was so important to the expansion of Canada.
What are your conclusions about your topic?
The trading of the Canadian beaver back in the late 1600’s helped to shape Canada into the lovely country it is today. The trading of the beaver brought European settlers over to Canada. They set up trading posts and expanded their trade throughout Canada.
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Who are the Royal Canadian Mounted Police? What was the RCMP originally known as? What is the motto of the RCMP and how does it reflect Canada’s heritage? In what year were women accepted in the RCMP? What are some of the experiences women dealt with while working in an iconic role?
Why did you choose this topic:
The reason for my choice of topic is because the RCMP is a symbol of Canada: I was fascinated with its history in providing national policing and its adaptation to change in order to include all Canadians. I was also interested in learning more about women’s experiences and found very intriguing stories from women who served in the RCMP; it made me want to read more! Not only were these Canadian women strong and capable, but they fought hard to be treated equally within a male-dominated role. Today, 21.5% of RCMP police officers are women and the RCMP is committed to increasing the number of female officers to 30% to better represent the communities they serve across the country.
Please summarize your experience in researching this project?
Researching information about the RCMP was easy and accessible; but the stories about women’s experiences could not be found easily online. In fact, little is known about the history of women in Canada’s iconic police force. As a former police officer herself, Karen Adams gave an account of her experience because she was aware of the valuable history waiting to be told. I found her story very interesting: “When the first class of 32 female recruits arrived at Depot in Regina for training, we were issued purses that were supposed to carry our guns and handcuffs. We were also given heeled shoes that were not ideal for running after suspects, but we did it anyway.” The battle against the purse was the women’s first fight against the establishment – and fight they did! With the support of their firearms instructors, by the time they graduated from training six months later, the women were issued holsters.
How did you personally connect to this project?
Being a young Muslim Female Canadian, I am hoping to become a police officer when I am older so that I can make a difference in my local community and my Muslim community. I am hoping that I can show Muslim females that we can follow our dreams and ambitions and become someone we can be proud of. On August 24th, 2016, the RCMP adopted a new policy to allow female Muslim officers to wear the hijab. This shows how Canada is working towards treating its citizens fairly.
What are your conclusions about your topic?
In conclusion, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police has a paramount existence in Canada along with a rich history and a successful story. The RCMP has evolved into a world-renowned organization of more than 28,000 people! They really do reflect the words we sing in our country’s national anthem: the RCMP are the true north strong and free.
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I wanted to show that women could do anything they set their minds to.
Please summarize your experience in researching this project?
I enjoyed researching this topic. I liked that I got to learn facts about World War II.
How did you personally connect to this project?
I feel that if the women in the war could do it so can I.
What are your conclusions about your topic?
World war II was tragic but, it opened doors for women.
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Feminism, Education. Impact through education to change women’s rights.
Why did you choose this topic:
I found it interesting how she didn’t wait for everyone else. I also wanted to learn about someone in the background (kinda) who made change in women´s rights.
Please summarize your experience in researching this project?
It made me think about the differences in our society when she was growing up.
How did you personally connect to this project?
I like learning about women who impact (impacted) society and find their stories motivating.
What are your conclusions about your topic?
Gerin Lajoie educated others about issues so that others knew what they were fighting/campaigning for and what they wanted to change.
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Interesting facts about Gord Information on Gords family How he impacted Canada
Why did you choose this topic:
we found him really interesting
Please summarize your experience in researching this project?
most websites had the same information
How did you personally connect to this project?
he had four kids and I have four siblings
What are your conclusions about your topic?
Gord downie was part of the band The Tragically Hip and died of a uncurable brain cancer called glioblastoma. He married a girl named Leah Leigh Usher and had four kids with her and they got divorced in 2015.
