This article describes upcoming plans to increase funding and encourage historical focus in schools. With many upcoming anniversaries including Canada's 150th, the bicentennial of the war of 1812 and 200th birthday of Sir John A MacDonald, it is becoming even more important for Canadians to embrace if not understand their heritage.
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