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Through the Sir John A. Day project, The Institute strives to raise awareness about the life and legacy of Sir John. A Macdonald, a Father of Confederation and Canada’s first prime minister. In 2001, the Canadian Government officially declared January 11 to be Sir John A. Macdonald Day, and in 2015 the nation will celebrate his 200th birthday! The Sir John A. Day website is a great resource for teachers, and a fun and interactive website for students – featuring videos, a timeline of Sir John A.’s life and accomplishments, a blog and learning tools for teachers - including a collection of tips for throwing a birthday party in the classroom that is worthy of a prime minister! On January 11, join classrooms across Canada in a celebration of Sir John A. Macdonald’s many accomplishments...and of his birthday!

“Sir John A MacDonald’s birthday is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness about a defining figure in our history. John A was so many things—charming, controversial, and central to the birth of Canada. We want to see that legacy studied and celebrated in classrooms.”

– Jill Paterson, The Historica-Dominion Institute