Tuesday, October 29, 2013
In her paper, "Heroes and Identity: Two Hundred Years in the Making," Heather MacDonald discusses how the Canadian government used the anniversary of the War of 1812 as a federal initiative to unite Canadians.
Heather examines how the commemorative events utilized antiquated heroes, including Sir Isaac Brock, Charles de Salaberry, Tecumseh and Laura Secord, to bring Canadians together, which ultimately proved unsuccessful.
Heather is a fourth year History major at the University of Waterloo, specializing in Canadian Social History. Her future plans include attending graduate studies in History.
Congratulations on your publication Heather!