As Canada approaches its 150th birthday in 2017, the Government of Canada has come up with a way for young people to explore its history, culture and identity, plus celebrate everything that makes Canada the awesome country it is today!
Using the theme “Canada: Strong and Free,” the Canada Day Challenge invites young people from across Canada (ages 8-18) to express their creativity and show their pride in being a Canadian! The three categories are:
– Draw It! Submit a poster design
– Snap It! Submit an original digital photograph
– Write It! Submit a literary creation in the form of a short story, poem, or essay
The deadline for entering the contest is February 15, 2014.
Winners will be announced in the spring of 2014. The grand prize for this year’s three national winners – one from each category – is a trip to Ottawa to visit Canada’s national institutions and celebrate Canada Day on Parliament Hill! They will also visit select Parks Canada sites. Runners-up in each category will also get the chance to receive some prizes.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for young Canadians to show their love of Canada at the Canada Day celebrations in our nation’s capital and to experience some of Canada’s wonderful natural and historic heritage,” said the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment.
The winning entries will also be displayed at the Canadian Museum of Civilization from June to September 2014 and will be part of the design of the official posters for the 2014 Celebrate Canada festivities! How cool is that?
Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to share your Canadian pride for a chance to see Ottawa and learn about our heritage! Show off your creative side and start thinking about your entry today!
For more information about the contest, visit the Canada Day Challenge website!