Sesquicentennial Participation

Canada has evolved into a great nation of diversity and strong communal bonds within our national, provincial, local, and ethnic communities. With Canada’s 150^th confederation activities and celebrations we all have the opportunity to shape the future of our great country.

The government has, and continuously is, giving Canadians the ability to contribute to the nation by creating, sharing, and giving within their communities elements that will benefit Canadians and help develop Canada into a better country for us all. Ask yourself what can you contribute to Canada’s future.

How you contribute is up to you. It could be anything from showing acts of kindness, volunteering to charity fund-raising events or organizations, supporting a cause, or to help build iconic structures. Encouraging participation in community activities and events, building healthy vibrant communities with greater understanding of people, places, and events within are ways to mark Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation.

Calgarian Amy Choi’s contribution is by being one of the winners in the Royal Calgary Mint contest to design coins celebrating Canada’s sesquicentennial.

She was moved to combine the maple leaf and the dove as a way to show what she admired most about Canada - that it is known world-wide for its desire to promote peace, cooperation and diversity.

We can continue to show the world what Canada is all about by contributing continuously to our neighbours and communities.