The Nova Scotia Diamond Jubilee Program will engage young Nova Scotians and help them better understand how our government works, and how leadership and community involvement makes our province a better place to live.

Diamond Jubilee Award Scholarship

The province has established a one-time legacy commemorative scholarship in honour of each year of Her Majesty's 60-year reign. The $2,000 Diamond Jubilee Scholarship will be awarded to 60 graduating high school students who have demonstrated leadership and active citizenship. For more information on the award program visit http://diamondjubilee.ednet.ns.ca.

Education Learning Tool

An on-line learning tool will be implemented in the school curriculum for grades two to eleven that will engage teachers and students, provide information on the Diamond Jubilee, Her Majesty's role in Canadian government and active citizenship. It will offer students a range of learning activities and allow them to share ideas and resources. For further information on the learning tool, visit  http://diamondjubilee.ednet.ns.ca/moodle.
 

Crown of Maples

In honour of Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee, an updated edition of A Crown of Maples and a teacher's guide will be issued by the Department of Canadian Heritage this spring. A Crown of Maples is a publication available in French or English on the history of the Crown, its current role, and its symbolic importance in Canada.

In the meantime, the 2008 edition is available in PDF or HTML format. A print version can also be ordered from the Canadian Heritage website .