Remembrance Day is marked in Canada every year on 11 November. It is a day of national commemoration for the more than 118,000 Canadians who have died in military service.
This module provides resources to deliver engaging discussions, lessons and ceremonies. It can be used in the classroom, at home, or in the community to commemorate the service and sacrifices of Canada’s military personnel.
Warning: This document contains detailed and graphic descriptions of wounds on a victim of ethnic genocide found by Canadians serving on a peacekeeping mission. It may not be suitable for all.
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Browse the collection of objects, videos, activities and historical overviews below.
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How to analyze an artifact
Organizing a Remembrance Day ceremony
Discussing art and photographs
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Canada and the War in Afghanistan
Black Canadians and Canada’s Military
Canada's Veterans
Women in the Canadian Military
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"Military Art Now" The First Ten Years (2001-2011) of the Canadian Forces Artists Program
The War Museum is bringing in artists and representatives of the Canadian Forces Artists Program for informal presentations in the morning followed by a panel discussion in the afternoon on Canadian military art in the 21st century. This is a must-see event for anyone interested in art or the Canadian Forces Artists Program (CFAP). In conjunction with the exhibitions The Navy: A Century in Art and Brush with War: Military Art from Korea to Afghanistan, the War Museum is bringing in artists and representatives of the CFAP for informal presentations in the morning followed by a panel discussion in the afternoon on Canadian military art in the 21st century. Barney Danson Theatre. In English. Morning Presenters: Dick Averns, David Collier, Kevin Goligher, Gertrude Kearns, Erin Riley, Ian Wall and Scott Waters Afternoon Presenters: Karen Bailey, Karole Marois, Bill MacDonnell and Sharon McKay Please note: Although this is a free event, we do ask you to kindly register by calling 819-776-8694 or by email at lynda.fish@warmuseum.ca. In partnership with the Department of National Defence.
