Ambassador Program
The Prize
Up to 16 NL students will participate in the trip of a lifetime. They’ll head to France and Belgium to participate in a First World War battlefield tour, visiting significant sites where the Royal Newfoundland Regiment fought. And they’ll follow the Trail or the Caribou, spending time in the five communities that are home to the bronze caribou monuments. And finally, they’ll spend a day in Brussels visiting a selection of the city’s historical and cultural landmarks.
The Challenge
During the First World War, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians served on the land, sea, and in the air. Some defended the Homefront, many more fought on the frontlines. Some volunteered overseas, serving as doctors, nurses, sailors and loggers. Others volunteered at home, knitting and sewing warm clothes for troops, preparing medical supplies for the Red Cross, and raising funds for everything from hospital beds to financial support for soldiers’ families.
Tell us about someone who contributed to Newfoundland and Labrador’s efforts in the First World War.
You can choose a relative, but we’ll give you bonus points for doing some digging into the past and discovering someone new-to-you.
Next, answer the following questions:
Who were they?
How did they contribute to the war effort?
What do you find interesting or inspirational about their contribution?
Where does your information come from? What sources did you use?
Then, share your answers with us. Write an essay, poem or song. Create a video, podcast or slideshow. The choice is yours, but remember …. your submission must include your answers to all four questions.
How to Enter
Email your submission to submissions@historicsites.ca
We’ll happily accept submissions in text, audio, video or still image formats.
For files larger than 30MB, please submit via Google Drive, drop box, or other file transfer platform. If you need help, just drop us a message at the email above.
Your email must include your name, the school and grade you attend, and your phone number (so we can contact you if you are a winner!)
Who Can Enter
The 2024 Ambassador Program is open to NL students in grades 7 through Level 3. This includes public, private and home schooled students. Since the prize involves international travel, winners must have a valid passport.
Deadline
All submissions must be received by
11:59 PM (NST), Friday, March 22, 2024
Questions?
Send questions to brand@historicsites.ca
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