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AWARDS - 2009
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IMPORTANT POLICY CLARIFICATION
Recipients of The Honourable Laurier L. LaPierre, O.C. Medal are NOT eligible to attend the Provincial Fair or National Fair in the same year that the award was presented.
Recipients of all other awards MAY be considered for participation in the Provincial Fair or National Fair but sites are encouraged to ensure that as many students as possible receive recognition for their efforts.
No student may receive more than one award in any given year and each student may only receive a particular award once in his/her Fairs career. |
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The Honourable Laurier L. LaPierre, O.C. Medal
“In recognition of exceptional enthusiasm and dedication to history and heritage.” |
MEDAL &
CERTIFICATE |
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Project must have a Canadian theme. Project can interpret various aspects of Canadian heritage on a local, provincial, national or international level.
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Student portrays enthusiasm for learning about history, heritage and culture.
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Student demonstrates determination and dedication to researching a topic.
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Student is eager to share his/her passion for heritage with peers and community.
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In the same year, a student may not be selected as a Laurier LaPierre Medal recipient and a delegate to the Provincial Fair or National Fair. |
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RBC Foundation Award for the Celebration of Aboriginal Heritage
“In recognition of outstanding achievement in celebrating an aspect of Aboriginal history, heritage, or culture.”
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AWARD
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CERTIFICATE |
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Project must have an Aboriginal theme or perspective.
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Project should express an appreciation for Aboriginal history, heritage, or culture.
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Project and students must demonstrate a clear understanding of the Aboriginal theme chosen for study.
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Project should use resources that accurately and appropriately reflect Aboriginal perspectives and voices.
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Students must demonstrate enthusiasm for, and reflection on, the topic.
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No student may receive more than one award in any given year and each student may only receive a particular award once in his/her Fairs career. |
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CN Veterans Award
“In recognition of outstanding achievement in celebration of veterans and military stories.” |
AWARD
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Project must have a Canadian theme. Project can interpret various aspects of Canadian military history on a local, provincial, national or international level.
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Project and students must demonstrate a clear understanding of the veteran(s) and the military topic chosen for study.
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Project must identify the contributions made by the veteran(s) to Canadian history.
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Students must demonstrate enthusiasm for, and reflection on, the topic.
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No student may receive more than one award in any given year and each student may only receive a particular award once in his/her Fairs career. |
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Imperial Oil Certificate
“The Imperial Oil Foundation provides a certificate to recognize outstanding student projects on topics in science and technology." |
CERTIFICATE |
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The certificate will be presented, nation-wide, to students whose projects celebrate Canadian innovation in science and technology.
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Students must demonstrate enthusiasm for, and reflection on, the topic.
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No student may receive more than one award in any given year and each student may only receive a particular award once in his/her Fairs career. |
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Archives of Ontario Award
"In recognition of outstanding student achievement for the best use of original records related to Ontario history." |
CERTICATE SIGNED BY
ONTARIO ARCHIVIST
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GIFT CERTIFICATE
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Project must be based on or make use of original records such as letters, photographs, diaries, maps, etc.
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Project must have an Ontario theme. Project can interpret any aspect of Ontario history, society or people.
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Students must identify the importance and significance of original records to the project.
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Students must demonstrate enthusiasm for, and reflection on, the topic.
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In the same year, a student may not be selected as an Explorers Award, RBC Aboriginal History Award, Trillium Award or CN Veterans Award recipient and a Laurier LaPierre Medal winner. |
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Ontario Genealogy Society Award
“ In recognition of outstanding student achievement for research that includes the application of genealogic research.” |
1 BOOK
ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP IN OGS
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GENEALOGY BOOK FOR SCHOOL LIBRARY |
- Project must include research that records the history of someone who lived in or is living in what is now Ontario (formerly Canada West, Upper Canada, or Quebec Colony, parts were in Rupertsland, Northwest Territories, and Manitoba). This person may be living or dead, famous or not. It could even be you!
- Project work may include an important event in an individual’s life, which should at least include place of origin; reason for coming to Ontario (if outside Ontario); information about family and careers.
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Regional Fair co-ordinators must complete a report form and submit it to
Carol White before June 1, 2008
(Please include a digital photo of the student with the award and project). |
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TO DOWNLOAD THE REPORT FORM |
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