The 2012 Canada Day Poster Challenge is underway!
You are invited to share your thoughts about what Canada means to you by creating an original poster that reflects this year's theme:
The years 2012–2014 mark the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, an important chapter in our history. In Upper and Lower Canada (Ontario and Quebec), the British, with the help of First Nations allies and Canadians, succeeded in protecting their territory against the American invasion. These historic events led to the establishment of our country and 200 years of peace between Canada and the United States.
Prizes
VISIT TO THE MONTRÉAL AND NIAGARA REGIONS OFFERED BY PARKS CANADA
In the week of July 9, 2012, each of the 13 provincial and territorial winners and a parent or guardian will have the opportunity to visit some of the most important national historic sites connected to the War of 1812. They will meet their fellow artists and enjoy activities planned especially for them. They will visit the Richelieu Valley and the Niagara Peninsula and walk in the footsteps of some of the heroes and heroines that helped make Canada what it is today. They will have the chance to discover forts, historic encampments, and tall ships, as well as to take part in re-enactments and personal tours conducted by Parks Canada's interpreters.
NATIONAL WINNER GRAND PRIZE
Prize offered by Encounters with Canada, a program of the Historica-Dominion Institute.
OTHER PRIZES
The national winner, as well as the 2nd and 3rd place finalists, will receive a laptop computer complete with software and a carrying case. Prizes will also be offered to the 52 age category winners by the proud sponsors of the 2012 Poster Challenge.
CELEBRATE CANADA SOUVENIR
Everyone who participates in the Canada Day Poster Challenge will receive a Celebrate Canada souvenir.
EXHIBITION OF THE ARTWORKS
From June to September 2012, the original artwork of the 13 provincial and territorial finalists will be on display at the Canadian Children’s Museum located in the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Quebec.
For more information please visit www.posterchallenge.pch.gc.ca.
VISIT TO THE MONTRÉAL AND NIAGARA REGIONS OFFERED BY PARKS CANADA
In the week of July 9, 2012, each of the 13 provincial and territorial winners and a parent or guardian will have the opportunity to visit some of the most important national historic sites connected to the War of 1812. They will meet their fellow artists and enjoy activities planned especially for them. They will visit the Richelieu Valley and the Niagara Peninsula and walk in the footsteps of some of the heroes and heroines that helped make Canada what it is today. They will have the chance to discover forts, historic encampments, and tall ships, as well as to take part in re-enactments and personal tours conducted by Parks Canada's interpreters.
NATIONAL WINNER GRAND PRIZE
Prize offered by Encounters with Canada, a program of the Historica-Dominion Institute.
OTHER PRIZES
The national winner, as well as the 2nd and 3rd place finalists, will receive a laptop computer complete with software and a carrying case. Prizes will also be offered to the 52 age category winners by the proud sponsors of the 2012 Poster Challenge.
CELEBRATE CANADA SOUVENIR
Everyone who participates in the Canada Day Poster Challenge will receive a Celebrate Canada souvenir.
EXHIBITION OF THE ARTWORKS
From June to September 2012, the original artwork of the 13 provincial and territorial finalists will be on display at the Canadian Children’s Museum located in the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Quebec.
For more information please visit www.posterchallenge.pch.gc.ca.
