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.
Generously supported by the Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command and the Friends of the Canadian War Museum.
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.
Please consider whether this resource is appropriate for you before selecting it.
Browse the collection of objects, videos, activities and historical overviews below.
Activity
How to analyze an artifact
Activity
Organizing a Remembrance Day ceremony
Activity
Discussing art and photographs
Activity
How to analyze a primary source
Artifact
Teddy
Historical Overview
Canada and the War in Afghanistan
Historical Overview
Black Canadians and Canada’s Military
Historical Overview
Canada's Veterans
Historical Overview
Women in the Canadian Military
Historical Overview
Indigenous Peoples and Canada’s Military
Historical Overview
Asian Canadians and Canada’s Military
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