Witness to History: Teaching Through Exceptional Times

In this discussion, the recipients of the 2020 Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Teaching share their award-winning work and reflect on teaching through this moment in time.

Hosted by Canada’s History Society

 — Posted February 17, 2021
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On the second day of the 2020 Canada’s History Forum, we heard from the recipients of the 2020 Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Teaching. These incredible educators shared their award-winning work and reflected on what it is like to teach during this moment in time.

Learn more about the panelists and watch their virtual presentations here.

This panel discussion was part of the 2020 Canada's History Forum on November 27, 2020.

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