Sandra Oh

Sandra Oh is a Canadian actress best known for her famous role as Dr. Cristina Yang on the hit medical drama series Grey's Anatomy. She also starred in other movies and tv shows such as Sideways, Tammy and The Princess Diaries. She has won 8 awards for her outstanding acting such as a People's Choice Award, Golden Globe Award  and Critic’s Choice Award.

Viola Desmand

Viola Irene Desmond was a Black Nova Scotian businesswoman who challenged racial segregation at a film theater in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia in 1946. She is going to be put Viola Desmond as face of $10 bill on Nova Scotia! She helped racism get abolished in Nova Scotia and helped to shape Canada.

Doris Anderson

Doris Hilda Anderson was a Canadian journalist, author and women's right advocate. She was born in Calgary, Alberta. A few of the books she has written are Rebel Daughter: An Autobiography, Affairs of State, Two Women, Rough Layout and  Encyclopedia of Games. She attended Crescent Height High School and University of Alberta. She fought throughout her life for women equality.

M.L Wade

Michael Wade is the author of the And Then it Happened book series. He has also visited our school and you can find his books in our library! They are written by Michael and Laura Wade, Michael travels throughout Canada visiting schools and talking to students. His dynamic, highly entertaining presentation not only motivates students to become better readers and writers, but encourages reading for the fun of it

Michael J. Fox

Michael J Fox is a Canadian author, actor, producer and activist. He was won 3 Emmys and a golden globe. He was appointed an officer on the ¨Order of Canada” and he is in the walk of fame of Canada in 2000. Michael J Fox has a foundation called MJFF for Parkinson's Research to help find a cure for the disease.

Gordie Howe

Gordie Howe was a Canadian professional ice hockey player, and played in the NHL for twenty six seasons. Many people considered him an idol including Wayne Gretzky. We played for the United States Hockey League,  Omaha knights, NHL, Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers, World Hockey Association's, Houston Aeros, International Hockey League and the Detroit Vipers. He has also won over 10 trophies as well.

Mary Pickford

Gladys Louise Smith  (professionally known as Mary Pickford) was a Canadian-American film actress, writer, director and producer. She was born on April 8, 1892 in Toronto. She starred in many movies such as Coquette, My Best Girl and Sparrows. She won an Oscar award in 1930 for Best actress in a leading role for the movie Coquette.

London Conference

The London Conference was held in December of 1866 in London, England. Representatives from Canada West, Canada East, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia sailed all the way to London, where they discussed the plan with British officials. After everyone agreed to the plans, Canada, which was previously fully controlled by Britain, became Britain’s first “self-governing Dominion”. Without this conference, Canada’s Confederation could not be signed!

Don Cherry

Don Cherry was a very inspirational hockey player. Today, he is a commentator for CBC most often appearing in hockey night in Canada. He was known for his creative suits he would usually wear at each game. He was very impactful to many people around Canada by supporting kids trying to pursue their dreams in the form of commentating for hockey night in Canada.