Inspiring Girls Expeditions 2019-2020
Inspiring Girls Expeditions interweaves science, art, and wilderness travel to inspire future leadership, curiosity, confidence, and success. Each year we select expedition teams of 8-9 teenage girls and 3 instructors to spend 12 days exploring and learning about a remote wilderness environment. Through scientific field studies with our team of professional scientists, artists, and wilderness guides, you will build critical thinking skills, gain self-confidence, and make lasting friendships.
UPCOMING EXPEDITIONS:
For North American expeditions, you must be 16 or 17 years old on June 1, 2019 to apply. For Girls on Ice Switzerland expeditions, you must be between 15 and 17 years old on June 1, 2019
http://www.inspiringgirls.org
Inspiring Girls Expeditions interweaves science, art, and wilderness travel to inspire future leadership, curiosity, confidence, and success. Each year we select expedition teams of 8-9 teenage girls and 3 instructors to spend 12 days exploring and learning about a remote wilderness environment. Through scientific field studies with our team of professional scientists, artists, and wilderness guides, you will build critical thinking skills, gain self-confidence, and make lasting friendships.
UPCOMING EXPEDITIONS:
For North American expeditions, you must be 16 or 17 years old on June 1, 2019 to apply. For Girls on Ice Switzerland expeditions, you must be between 15 and 17 years old on June 1, 2019
http://www.inspiringgirls.org
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GIRLS ON ICE 2018 Are you female? Enjoy the outdoors and geography? Want to travel? Then this is for you... Each year we select expedition teams of 8-9 teenage girls and 3 instructors to spend 12 days exploring and learning about glaciers and the alpine or marine environment. Through scientific field studies with professional glaciologists, ecologists, artists, and mountaineers, you will build critical thinking skills, gain self-confidence, and make lasting friendships. One team explores Mount Baker, an ice-covered volcano in the North Cascades of Washington State. Another team sleeps under the midnight sun while exploring an Alaskan glacier. Our third team explores the connections between glacier and ocean by kayak in Resurrection Bay, near Seward, AK. And the newest expedition investigates the natural wonders of the Findelen glacier in Switzerland. For more information, please check out the following: http://www.inspiringgirls.org/ Canadian Geographic
Photo of the Week Contest Eligibility This special honour goes to an outstanding image uploaded by any of our members, to any area of the website, during the past week. We examine areas such as exposure, composition, use of colour and light, contrast, clarity, mood, framing, unique perspective - all these elements are to be balanced to produce the most brilliant portrayal. Become a member now and start uploading your best photos. Yours could be the next featured photo! For more contest info go to: http://photoclub.canadiangeographic.ca/photooftheweek The Government of Canada
History Awards 2017 Deadline to enter: Dec. 15th 2017 The Government of Canada History Awards are presented by the Government of Canada and Canada’s National History Society. Up to $200,000 in prizes will be presented to exceptional young Canadians in two categories: High School and University. By submitting an essay for consideration, students agree to the rules and regulations as presented below. Eligibility: The Government of Canada History Awards High School Category is open to all residents of Canada currently enrolled at a Canadian High School as a full-time Grade 10, 11, or 12 student (4/5 secondaire and CEGEP in Quebec). Each student may submit one project for consideration. Additional submissions received will not be considered. How to Enter: The competition will officially begin August 18, 2017 at 12:01:00 am ET and will end December 15, 2017 at 11:59:59 pm ET. All submissions must be received by no later than the end date. Regardless of the format selected, the total text should be no more than 1000 words. Submissions longer than this will not be accepted. For all contest information click here: http://gcawards.canadashistory.ca/History-Awards/High-School-Awards/Rules Canadian Legion Remembrance Day
Poster Contest 2016 As one of our primary goals, fostering Remembrance is a part of everything we do. Thanks to the longstanding tradition of the Annual Literary and Poster Contests, we have been able to involve Canadian school children in helping us to promote not only the National Remembrance Day Service, but also the act of honouring our military heritage. ENSURING A TRADITION For some time now, we have sponsored the annual Poster and Literary Contests that are open to all Canadian school children. Through their participation, youth assist us in one of our primary goals – fostering the tradition of Remembrance amongst Canadians. For more information about this Poster Contest and how to enter please go to: http://www.legion.ca/youth/contests/ ORANGE SHIRT DAY CONTEST What is Orange Shirt Day about? “The annual Orange Shirt Day on September 30th opens the door to global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools. It is an opportunity to create meaningful discussion about the effects of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind. A discussion all Canadians can tune into and create bridges with each other for reconciliation. A day for survivors to be reaffirmed that they matter, and so do those that have been affected. Every Child Matters, even if they are an adult, from now on.” --http://www.orangeshirtday.org/ Contest Ends: Tuesday November 1st 2016 Check out the following link for forms and information: http:///north.sd41.bc.ca/blog/2016/09/26/orange-shirt-day-every-child-matters/ BERNARD CHERNOS ESSAY CONTEST Each year, The Canadian Civil Liberties Education Trust (CCLET) runs a nation-wide high school essay competition to commemorate the contributions of the late Bernard Chernos, a civil libertarian, lawyer, and lover of lively debate. Student submissions must respond to one of the questions about fundamental freedoms posed by the CCLET that year. Teachers of Civics, History, Law, Politics, World Issues, World Religions and Social Studies are encouraged to have their students participate. 2016-2017 A prize of $500 is awarded to the student whose essay is chosen, and an additional contribution of $250 and a copy of When Freedoms Collide are awarded to the school department from which the essay was submitted. For more details on how to participate, download this year’s essay competition flyer. If you would like to see previous years’ essay questions, download them here. Horatio Alger Scholarship Opportunity
Fall 2016 The Horatio Alger Association of Canada provides $650,000 annually in need-based scholarship support for deserving students in all Canadian provinces and territories. Scholarships of up to $10,000 are awarded to full-time students in their terminal year of high school with financial need (family income under $65,000) who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, a desire to contribute to society, and a good academic record. - See more at: https://www.horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/ SFU COLOURING CONTEST
Shakespeare's 400th Birthday May 2016 This year marks the 400th Anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. The SFU Departments of History and English, with the help of history alumnus and illustrator Eric Sangwine, bring you this fun and relaxing colouring contest! CONTEST INSTRUCTIONS: Please download and print the poster using the pdf below, colour it, and send us a picture (on your fridge, at your desk, in the library) to win some of SFU History or SFU English's fabulous new swag and a $25 gift card to the SFU bookstore! Please send your pictures by Friday, May 27, 2016 to histcomm@sfu.ca, or tweet your picture to @SFUhistory with the hastag #Shakespeare400 LINK TO CONTEST DETAILS AND PDF OF IMAGE: https://www.sfu.ca/history/2016-news/histpry-english-colouring-contest-2016.html We will post the submissions on our website. This is an all-ages contest. We look forward to seeing your creativity in action! Wishing you happy studying! - SFU History and SFU English |
Great Canadian Geography Challenge 2016
NOW OVER UNTIL 2017
After 18 successful years and over 2 million student participants across Canada, the Geography Challenge continues to build interest in geography among young Canadians by allowing them to test their knowledge in friendly competition. This contest is open to all students in Grades 8-10. This event takes place in each socials classroom during the last month of December. Top score winners from each class will advance to the school contest in early January. The in-school competition will take place in mid-January 2015 with the School Wide Contest happening in early February. Winners in that round will move on to the BC round. All other information can be found at the contest website at:
http://www.geochallenge.ca/geochallenge/
After 18 successful years and over 2 million student participants across Canada, the Geography Challenge continues to build interest in geography among young Canadians by allowing them to test their knowledge in friendly competition. This contest is open to all students in Grades 8-10. This event takes place in each socials classroom during the last month of December. Top score winners from each class will advance to the school contest in early January. The in-school competition will take place in mid-January 2015 with the School Wide Contest happening in early February. Winners in that round will move on to the BC round. All other information can be found at the contest website at:
http://www.geochallenge.ca/geochallenge/
Girls on Ice
Are you female? Do you enjoy Geography and the great outdoors? Then this is the opportunity for you! Girls on Ice, a free wilderness education program, is accepting applications now through Jan. 29th 2016. Each year, two teams of nine teenage girls and three instructors spend 12 days exploring and learning about mountain glaciers and alpine landscapes in Alaska or Washington through scientific field studies with professional glaciologists, artists and mountaineers.The program, operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Natural Science and Mathematics, will offer two expeditions this year:
ADDITIONAL CONTACT: Erin Pettit, 474-5389, ecpettit@alaska.edu
Are you female? Do you enjoy Geography and the great outdoors? Then this is the opportunity for you! Girls on Ice, a free wilderness education program, is accepting applications now through Jan. 29th 2016. Each year, two teams of nine teenage girls and three instructors spend 12 days exploring and learning about mountain glaciers and alpine landscapes in Alaska or Washington through scientific field studies with professional glaciologists, artists and mountaineers.The program, operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Natural Science and Mathematics, will offer two expeditions this year:
- Girls on Ice Alaska is designed specifically for girls ages 16 to 18 who are from Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia, Yukon or California. The Alaska expedition runs June 17–28, 2016, and girls sleep under the midnight sun while exploring an Alaska glacier.
- The Girls on Ice North Cascades expedition is geared toward girls from all countries ages 16 to 18 and explores Mount Baker, an ice-covered volcano in Washington. The North Cascades expedition runs July 10–21, 2016. To be eligible, girls must be at least 16 years old by June 17 and no older than 18 on July 21.
ADDITIONAL CONTACT: Erin Pettit, 474-5389, ecpettit@alaska.edu
Encounters with Canada
$675 Total cost
Register year-round online
ENCOUNTERS WITH CANADA is a unique opportunity for Canadian teens to meet other young people from across the country. Spend an adventure-filled week in your nation’s capital! Check out future career options, discover your country, share your hopes and dreams. For 33 years, EWC has delivered a rich and varied, bilingual program. To date, more than 100,000 youth have lived the EWC experience. Round-trip travel to The Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre is provided free of charge* by Canadian Heritage! Your week in Ottawa is a great bargain at only $675, covering accommodation, meals and all program costs - supplies, activities, visits and tours, and travel within Ottawa. Many provincial/territorial governments even help subsidize these expenses! Ms. Carey went in Grade 9 so you can ask her about it too or check out the following link for more information:
https://www.ewc-rdc.ca/pub/
$675 Total cost
Register year-round online
ENCOUNTERS WITH CANADA is a unique opportunity for Canadian teens to meet other young people from across the country. Spend an adventure-filled week in your nation’s capital! Check out future career options, discover your country, share your hopes and dreams. For 33 years, EWC has delivered a rich and varied, bilingual program. To date, more than 100,000 youth have lived the EWC experience. Round-trip travel to The Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre is provided free of charge* by Canadian Heritage! Your week in Ottawa is a great bargain at only $675, covering accommodation, meals and all program costs - supplies, activities, visits and tours, and travel within Ottawa. Many provincial/territorial governments even help subsidize these expenses! Ms. Carey went in Grade 9 so you can ask her about it too or check out the following link for more information:
https://www.ewc-rdc.ca/pub/
HISTORICA CANADA CONTEST: NOW OVER
Stories of John A. Macdonald Video Contest 2015
Make Your Own Heritage Minute!Have you ever wanted to make your own Heritage Minute? We’re inviting Canadian students and educators to explore the legacy of the Fathers of Confederation and Sir John A., through the creation of their own Heritage Minute-style video.
The contest is open to Canadian students in grades 5-12.
Submissions are due August 15, 2015.
http://storiesofsirjohna.ca/#contest
Stories of John A. Macdonald Video Contest 2015
Make Your Own Heritage Minute!Have you ever wanted to make your own Heritage Minute? We’re inviting Canadian students and educators to explore the legacy of the Fathers of Confederation and Sir John A., through the creation of their own Heritage Minute-style video.
The contest is open to Canadian students in grades 5-12.
Submissions are due August 15, 2015.
http://storiesofsirjohna.ca/#contest
Canadian Polar Expressions Contest NOW OVER
Deadline to enter (November 6th 2015)
This Contest is a local one based out of Maple Ridge, BC.
Poetry Contest
Short Story Contest
$10,000 in prizes available! Check out the following link for more information:
http://www.polarexpressions.ca/StudentContests.html
Poetry Contest
Short Story Contest
$10,000 in prizes available! Check out the following link for more information:
http://www.polarexpressions.ca/StudentContests.html