This is a high-profile endeavour to connect Canada's youth to their past and to their future. It is an opportunity to invest in Canada's future by inspiring citizens, strengthening local communities and creating a unified nation with a common purpose.

Expected Results
THE DOMINION INSTITUTE envisions that www.ourheroes.ca will become the primary history resource for young Canadians. As such, it will:
  1. Ensure that Canada's youth become knowledgeable about, and proud of, the Canadian story and the contributions of Canadian heroes, thereby prospering and preserving Canada's unique heritage.
  2. Promote an understanding of civic responsibilities by defining who we are as citizens.
  3. Foster the development of the same sense of national pride and devotion that led great men and women to shape Canada's history in the past - and is now needed to successfully shape our future.
  4. Produce a strong cultural identity in the midst of vast globalization and growing multiculturalism.
Sponsorship and Marketing
This unique venture is a high-profile endeavour to connect Canada's youth to their past and to their future. Consequently, it is an opportunity to invest in Canada's future by inspiring citizens, strengthening local communities and creating a unified nation with a common purpose.

We are able to offer our sponsors significant opportunities to raise their profile as good corporate citizens, to enhance their image amongst stakeholders and to market their products and services:
  1. Sponsors will be nationally recognized as innovative, civic leaders in promotional marketing strategies, including: a national media campaign (print, television and radio), articles in major newspapers, a national speaking tour and public presentations in major cities, magazine ads, public service announcements, marketing brochures and email marketing strategies.
  2. This project will have a progressive impact for sponsors. THE DOMINION INSTITUTE plans to translate this initial project into partnerships with media groups, production companies and publishers to produce documentaries, books and history curricula.
  3. A direct link from www.ourheroes.ca to the sponsor's website and services will provide sponsors with greater opportunities to connect with media-savvy consumers.
  4. We are willing to discuss alternative advertising and benefits that may better suit specific donors.
If you would like more information on how to be involved as a donor please email us at sponsorship@ourheroes.ca including your name and contact information, and a member of the Our Heroes team will contact you.

Statement From Heroic Sponsor: TransCanada PipeLines Limited

TransCanada PipeLines Limited recognizes the need to encourage national pride in our youth and is pleased to partner with The Dominion Institute to launch the Our Heroes project.

One of our top priorities is to improve the quality of life for the people who live in the communities where we do business. Through sharing stories of Canadian heros, we believe it will create a sense of unity and strengthen our national identity.

We realize the importance of education and encouraging students to learn more about Canadian history in positive, innovative environments. We are proud to help facilitate learning through our support of the Our Heroes project.

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