The Foundation has created several initiatives and programs to support history education in Alberta.  Explore these initiatives below.

Graduating Social Studies
Teacher Awards

This award was created in 2017 to recognize top Alberta post-secondary students who are graduating with a Bachelor of Education Degree. These students demonstrate innovation in teaching and passion to lead their students in a lifelong discovery of history and heritage. Since 2022, each of the three finalists per institution are also granted a monetary award. Based on presentations created for a judging panel, one recipient receives a prestigious crystal owl award, representing knowledge and positive change in the world. Congratulations to each of the Award Recipients thus far. The Foundation looks forward to continuing to present the awards annually.

40+ Awardees 13 Partner Institutions

2023 Awardee Spotlight

ABIGAIL POHL, MEDICINE HAT COLLEGE

 “It feels really good to win this award because I was able to combine my passion with what I’ve learned throughout my education. Receiving this award really validates that what I am doing is working.” -Abigail

Abigail Pohl, a graduate of Medicine Hat College’s Bachelor of Education program, draws inspiration from teaching young children. She was motivated to take a program at MCU as it specialized in teaching from Kindergarten to Grade Six.  Abigail is pursuing her passion as she takes the opportunity to teach Kindergarten in the Crowsnest Pass.  

Alberta Historian Award

In 2018 the Foundation established The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Historian Award. Awards of $1,500 each were presented to over 50 students with an interest Canadian history at post-secondary institutions across Alberta including: Kings University, Concordia University of Edmonton, Maskwacis Cultural College, Blue Quills University, St. Mary’s University, University of Lethbridge, Medicine Hat College, Lethbridge College, Red Deer College and Portage College.