Simcoe County Historical Association

Preserving the Past, In the Present, For the Future

Andrew Hunter Award

Named after an early historian of Simcoe County and a co-founder of the SCHA, the Andrew Hunter Award recognizes excellence in essay writing by Grade 10 Canadian History students at any secondary school in Simcoe County. Each semester, participating teachers can select what they consider to be the best 1-3 final research essays from their class and, with permission from the author, submit the essays to the SCHA. Any Grade 10 Canadian History essay will be considered eligible for the award. All submissions will be evaluated together by a panel of judges at the end of the academic year and winners will be announced at the beginning of the following year. Essays will be evaluated based on writing, research, and overall essay quality. Up to three winners will be selected each year and first, second and third-place prizes can be awarded. All winners will receive a modest cash prize, an award certificate, and the gift of a history book that it is hoped will come in handy in their future studies. With their families’ permission, winners will also be promoted in local media and through SCHA channels and can have the opportunity to speak about their experience and their hopes for the future in a featured talk to SCHA members. The Andrew Hunter Award is a great opportunity to recognize local students who excel at writing about Canadian history, and to encourage local youth in their future endeavours.

Teachers interested in participating in this program and/or looking for more information can contact info@simcoecountyhistory.ca.

Simcoe County Historical Association Land Acknowledgement

In recognition of those who walked this land before us, Simcoe County Historical Association acknowledges that we gather on the ancestral
territory of the Anishinaabek Nations: the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Pottawatomi, who collectively are known as the Three Fires Confederacy. We remember
too the people of the Wendat who once made this land their home. We acknowledge with regret that in the past we have not lived in harmony
with the Indigenous People of Turtle Island and our relationship has not been one of true friendship based on honesty, generosity, and mutual respect.
Today we recognize the enduring presence of the people of the Chippawa Tri-Council: Beausoleil First Nation, Georgina Island First Nation, and Chippewas of Rama First Nations, as well as the people of the Métis Nation, the Inuit, and other First Nations who have chosen to make their
homes in this region. The members of the Simcoe County Historical Association recognize that we have much to learn from the history, culture, and teachings of the Indigenous Peoples with whom we now share this land. We are committed to nurturing a spirit of respect, honesty, and reconciliation with all our First Nations, Métis, and Inuit neighbours. Click Here for more info.