For my history ISP we have to get into groups and each group has to choose a theme in modern Canadian history and do research on the theme. On top of that, each group member will have to choose a different topic from the theme and write a research essay on the topic. The available themes/topics are listed as follows:
Canada: Conflict and Peace Keeping
- Canada and the Cold War (NATO)
- Canada and Bomarc Missiles & The Avro Arrow
- Canada's Role in the Korean War
- Canada's Role in the Suez Crisis
- Canada and the Gulf War
- Canada and War in Afghanistan
Canada in a Global Context
- Canada's foreign policy
- Canada and the United Nations
- Canada and Globalization- Canada's role in the G8 & G20
- Foreign Aid to nations in Crises Canada's responses to international crises
- Canada: Technology and Space
Status of Women
- Women's Movement and Gender Equity
- Women and the Law
- Women in Politics and Business
Aboriginal Issues
- Creation of Nunavut
- Self- Government
- Land Claims
- Health & Welfare & Residential Schools
- Meech Lake Accor and Charlottetown Accord from an Aboriginal Perspective
Canadian- American Relations
- Free Trade & NAFTA
- Auto pact
- Environmental Protection
- The "Manhattan" Episode
- The Iranian Hostage Crisis
Canadian Sovereignty and Culture
- The Northwest Passage & Arctic Sovereignty
- Brian Tobin and the Atlantic Fishing Crisis
- The North Pole Dispute
English/French Relations
- The Quiet Revolution
- Bill 101
- Separatist Movement
- October Crisis
- Referendums 1980 & 1985
The Changing Face of Canada
- Multiculturalism
- Canada Military Organization
- Canadian Music
- (list too long)
Social Contract: Constitutional Political Change
- Canadian Prime Minister from 1945- 1999
- Meech Lake Accord
- 1982 Constitution and Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the "Notwithstanding" Clause
So obviously theme-choosing is one of the most important parts of this project as all your work is based on the theme that you choose. To ensure that we'd choose the right topics, our group made a list of preferences:
1. Canada: Conflict and Peace Keeping
2. Canadian- American Relations
3. Canada in a Global Context
4. English/French Relations