Historica Fair returns to NipU

Nipissing University
News Release

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Nipissing University is pleased to host the fourth annual North Bay Regional Historica Fair, May 1, in the Education Centre Gymnasium.

The Historica Fair brings together about 100 local students from both English and French school boards from grades 4 - 9 to share their projects showcasing the history, geography and heritage of our local community, province and country. Students have the opportunity to receive one of several awards, including the opportunity to advance to the Provincial Fair in Ottawa. Students will also participate in a variety of interactive workshops that will focus in developing skills for further historical inquiry.

Opening ceremonies take place at 9 a.m. The fair is free of charge and is open to the public from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

The Historica Fairs Program encourages students to explore Canadian heritage in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment. The featured projects will be in English or in French. Students use the medium of their choice to tell stories about Canadian heroes, legends, milestones and achievements - and present the results of their research at a public exhibition. Since its beginning in 1993, the Fairs Program has grown to include more than 275,000 students across Canada each year.

For more information about Historica, please visit their web site at: www.histori.ca.

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