2012 Governor General’s History Awards
The 17th Governor General’s History Awards honour exceptional achievements in five areas: teaching, scholarly research, popular media, museums, and community programming. His Excellency presented the Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching to Milena Ivkovic – Newtonbrook Secondary School, Toronto, Ontario.
Mon, 12/10/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0620-001
His Excellency presented the Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching to Scott Masters – Crestwood Preparatory College, Toronto, Ontario.
Mon, 12/10/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0620-003
His Excellency presented the Governor General's History Award for Kayak Kids’ Illustrated History Challenge to Mylan Champagne, Les Éboulements, Québec.
Mon, 12/10/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0620-007
His Excellency presented the Governor General's History Award for the Canadian Aboriginal Writing and Arts Challenge to Victoria Swain, Bruce Mines, Ontario.
Mon, 12/10/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0620-013
His Excellency presented the Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Community Programming to Cynthia Klaassen and Lindae Stokes from Calgary Heritage Initiative Society, Calgary, Alberta.
Mon, 12/10/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0620-015
The Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Museums – History Alive! was presented to Mark O'Neill from the Canadian War Museum for the Human Library project.
Mon, 12/10/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0620-017
His Excellency delivered a speech on this occasion: "As students and teachers of Canadian history, each of you understands that our past is indeed fascinating, relevant and full of remarkable stories. You know that history—with its seemingly endless details and variations—does not, in fact, repeat itself, but you also appreciate the ways in which the past can help us to make sense of the present."
Mon, 12/10/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0620-041
The Governor General’s History Awards were first established in 1996, by Canada’s National History Society, to recognize excellence in teaching Canadian history. Since the creation of the awards, over 100 teachers have been honoured at Rideau Hall and at the Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle of Québec. In partnership with Canada’s leading national history organizations, including the Begbie Society, the Canadian Historical Association, the Canadian Museums Association, and the Historica-Dominion Institute, the Society has worked to expand the awards to recognize the many different ways history is taught, communicated and celebrated by Canadians.
Mon, 12/10/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0620-042
Chair of the board of directors for Canada's National History Society Mr. Richard Pound also said a few words.
Mon, 12/10/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0620-020