Thursday 10 July 2014

Read all about it!

One of our Young Citizens participants has been featured in a Vancouver Sun news article - click here to watch the clip.

Polls close tomorrow so make sure to vote for your favourite videos here!


Friday 4 July 2014

A Digital History Book?

Interested in finding out more about the Young Citizens program? A recent CTV News feature highlights how the next generation of tech savvy kids are showcasing Canadian history using digital media while also demonstrating their own creativity, ingenuity and insight on a wide range of topics. Click here and see if you can spot some of our Richmond-Delta student videos in the news report!

Don't forget - there is only one more week until the polls close on July 11 so make sure to show our students Matthias, Siya, Vedanshi and Veronica your support by voting for your favourite videos here!

Wednesday 2 July 2014

2014 Provincial Heritage Fair in Kamloops

Group shot at Kamloops Lake lookout (from BC Heritage Fairs Alumni blog)

Congratulations to all students participating in the 2014 Kamloops Provincial Heritage Fair this week! Our Richmond-Delta ambassadors - Yonatan, Veronica, Vedanshi, Dania, Jasneet, Justin, alumni Jolie and chaperone Faye - are having blast at the BC Provincial Heritage Fair in Kamloops. Each of the 6 alumni representatives from around the province have been blogging about their experiences - follow their adventures here!

Learning to make mini First Nations drums (from BC Heritage Fairs Alumni blog)

This 4 day event, running from June 29 to July 2, is an opportunity for students to not only showcase their knowledge about Canada's history but also make memories and new connections. So far students have discovered Shuswap Culture at the Hat Creek Historic Ranch, the Ashcroft Museum, and Logan Lake. They also participated in the Canada Day celebrations at Riverside Park, which included a front row seat at the opening ceremonies, talking to the public about their topics in the project pavilion, and of course, fireworks! Look for upcoming blog posts from the alumni and the Provincial Fair Coordinator about today's exploration of local heritage sites and the closing ceremonies of the 7th annual Provincial Heritage Fair.

Gold and river ruby panning at Hat Creek Historic Ranch (from BC Heritage Fairs Alumni blog)