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TL10.2p1-9 22 Ontario School Library Association In 2002, more than 167,000 Canadian stu-dents from 900 communities participatedin 650 local or school-based Heritage Fairs and 70 regional Heritage Fairs across Canada. These students came together to tell their story and share their research with their fel- low students, parents and their community-at- large. They became engaged in their curriculum studies and showcased their work with the support of committed teachers, teacher-librarians, historical societies, muse- ums, community groups and Historica. The Historica Foundation is the sponsor of the Heritage Fairs Program. Making the study of Canada personal, excit- ing and engaging is every teacher's challenge. Bringing students together with the communi- ty is an effective tool in developing required inquiry skills for such units. Students become immersed in research with meaningful and exciting outcomes. The end result is often a journey through the curriculum culminating in a spectacular showcase of student work. Often media share the student success in local newspapers and television. This lets everyone else know what is happening in our schools and community. Here is how a Heritage Fair started in my school seven years ago and how it grew to become an event that currently includes thou- sands of students each year. @ your library™ PA R TN ER SH IP S PARTNERING WITH THE COMMUNITY HHeerriittaaggee ffaaiirrss aanndd wwwwww..hhiissttoorriiccaa..ccaa Jacqui Byers