LEARN THE PAST. QUESTION THE PRESENT. SHAPE THE FUTURE.
At Bur Oak Secondary School, the History Department brings learning to life through exploration, debate, and creativity. From ancient civilizations to modern justice, our courses — History, Civics, Law, Indigenous Studies, and Philosophy — help students understand the people, power, and ideas that continue to shape our world. Students build critical thinking, empathy, and communication skills that prepare them to thrive in postsecondary studies, future careers, and as thoughtful global citizens.
HISTORY COURSES
Here are a few examples:
- Lawyer
- Judge
- Paralegal
- Police Officer / Detective
- Intelligence Analyst
- Border Services Officer
- Immigration Agent
- Bailiff
- Correctional Officer
- Court Clerk
- Court Reporter
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Forensics Specialist
- Mediator / Conflict Resolution Specialist
- Labour Relations Specialist
- Lobbyist
- Public Policy Analyst
- Politician
- Diplomat / Foreign Service Officer
- Military Officer
- Human Rights Officer
- Diversity & Equity Officer
- Environmental Policy Analyst
- Climate Change Researcher
- Sustainability Coordinator
- Urban Planner
- Emergency Dispatcher
- Emergency Management & Climate Resilience Planner
- Compliance Manager / Ethics & Compliance Advisor
- AI Ethics & Responsible Technology Specialist
- Communications Specialist
- Journalist / News Analyst
- Sociologist
- Social Worker
- Psychologist
- Teacher
- Professor
- Curator / Museum Specialist
- Archivist / Heritage Researcher
- Project Manager
- Corporate Trainer
- Entrepreneur
- Investment Advisor
- Educational Assistant
Specialist High Skills Major
Grade 11 and 12 History, Indigenous Studies, Law, and Philosophy courses count towards both the Business, Energy, and Health & Wellness sector SHSM course requirements.
Bur Oak History Team
A. MacInnes (Department Head)
L. Buck
T. Cameron
E. Kaynak
K. Loucadellis
J. Pipher