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Through researching and developing a proposal about what to do with the Sir Edward Cornwallis statue in Halifax, Temma’s students became engaged in a national discussion and empowered to share their ideas.

They learned that an understanding of the past and the recognition of different perspectives are crucial for tackling present-day challenges.

This presentation was part of the Excellence in Teaching panel at the 11^th Canada’s History Forum, Connecting Communities Through History, held on January 27, 2019.

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