Young Citizens: 8 stories about the history of work

Every year, the top Heritage Fair students across Canada transform their projects into short, digital videos as part of the Young Citizens program. Since 2012, over 1,100 student videos have been posted on the national website YoungCitizens.ca / JeunesCitoyens.ca. Combining creativity, research and passion for storytelling, our Young Citizens provide a fresh take on history.

To celebrate Canada History Week, we have selected 8 Young Citizens videos that explore the theme, “Working for the Future.” From changing working conditions at factories to the role of labour activists in strikes, these Young Citizens share stories about the history of work in Canada.