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Young Canadians study history through poster challenge contest

Two centuries after it occurred, the War of 1812 is a key part of the 2012 Canada Day Poster Challenge.

Two centuries after it occurred, the War of 1812 is a key part of the 2012 Canada Day Poster Challenge.

The national competition, with the theme 1812: The Fight for Canada, invites young Canadians ages five to 18 to design an original poster that illustrates how the people, places, and events of the past have shaped our country.

“The poster challenge is a wonderful opportunity for our young people to express what Canada means to them and to share their creativity with their peers across the country,” said James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages. “This year, participants are invited to create a poster showing how people from different backgrounds and regions joined forces to fight for Canada during the War of 1812.”

A single finalist in all age categories will be chosen in each province and territory. A national winner will then be selected from the 13 provincial and territorial finalists.

The winning design will become the official poster of the 2012 Celebrate Canada festivities throughout the country.

From June to September, the artwork of the 13 provincial and territorial finalists will be on display at the Canadian Children’s Museum, part of the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Quebec.

Entry rules and additional resources can be found at www.posterchallenge.pch.gc.ca.

The contest deadline is March 9.

For more details, please call 1-866-811-0055 or e-mail info@pch.gc.ca.