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A group of soldiers posing for a photo at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

Communities

Explore some of the communities that have helped shape our military history

For centuries, Canada’s military history has benefitted from the heroism and achievements of diverse groups and communities. The poignant, thought-provoking, and often harrowing stories of Indigenous, Black and Asian military members, war artists, and support personnel offer a glimpse into the human side of war, and the conflicts that have made this country what it is today.

The Canadian War Museum, located in Ottawa, is a large building adorned with statues.

World War Women

The First and Second World Wars transformed the lives of Canadian women, as they took on new roles in response to the inevitable trials and tragedies of wartime. Through photographs, artwork, diaries and mementoes, World War Women explores their stories.

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A group of women saluting in front of planes.