Canadian immigration writing competition launched
October 29 2009 by Liam Clifford
Writing competition to celebrate Canada's immigration history.
A national
writing and artwork competition is being launched by Canadian immigration, inviting young
people to form a greater understanding of the diversity and history of the
country.
The Mathieu Da Costa contest is named after the first man of
African descent to enter Canada. He travelled extensively as a navigator and
interpreter in the early 1600s.
Jason Kenney, the Canadian immigration
minister, supports the competition as a great way to encourage young people
living in Canada to learn more about the role immigrants have played in the
country’s history. When talking about the people that first moved to Canada he said, “in discovering the stories and characters of our
past, we develop greater respect for one another and increase our understanding
of Canadian history.”
Kenney continued, “this contest provides an
excellent opportunity for young people to conduct research into the exciting
lives of the individuals who have laid the foundations of our diverse
society.”
Entries can be in the form of a literary work such as an essay
or poem, or as a piece of art including sculpture and painting.
The
winners under the three age categories, all of which are for children and
teenagers under 18, will win a trip to Ottawa to attend an award ceremony as
VIPs.
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