Governor General honours six Canadian History Teachers

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, delivered a speech on the occasion of the presentation of the Governor General’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History. During this ceremony held at Rideau Hall, six teachers were recognized.

The Chair of Canada's National History Society Mr. J. Douglas Barrington also honoured the 2008 recipients. The Governor General’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History were established in 1996 by Canada’s National History Society. Every year, the awards recognize teachers from elementary and secondary schools who have inspired and challenged students about Canadian history, be it in the field of social studies, economics, political studies, contemporary studies or geography.

Mr. Jean-Pierre Frigon officially received the Governor General's Awards for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History from Her Excellency.

Ms. Nancy Hamer Strahl was also honoured with the Governor General's Awards for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History.

Ms. Bev Milobar den-Ouden is among the 2008 recipients of the Governor General's Awards for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History.

Mr. Joe Stafford is also a recipient of the Governor General's Awards for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History.

Ms. Anne Tenning in the presence of Her Excellency as she receives the Governor General's Awards for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History.

Her Excellency also honoured Mr. Mike Ward with the Governor General's Awards for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History.

Chief Herald of Canada Ms. Claire Boudreau (middle) along with Assiniboine Herald Mr. Darrel E. Kennedy (right) presented the new armorial bearings of Canada's National History Society to its President and CEO Ms. Deborah Morrison.