Articles for Veterans and families

A friendly reminder about our content

We’re proud to share stories, images and resources that reflect the personal experiences of Veterans and their families. All stories, images and materials on this site are protected by Crown copyright. Veterans Affairs Canada shares them with care and consent. Please do not copy, reuse, or redistribute content without formal permission.

Read our copyright and permission to reproduce notice to find out more.

Filter by:

Displaying 13 to 22 of 22 entries

Brigadier-General Sheila Hellstrom

For almost 40 years, long-running CBC game show, Front Page Challenge put an important Canadian lens on significant national and international events.

Captain Judy Harper: Blazing trails all her life

Captain (Ret.) Judy Harper followed her parents’ footsteps into the Canadian Navy, but at the same time, she blazed new trails. It’s something she continues to do, even in retirement.

Veteran Story: Anneliese Papaurelis

Anneliese Papaurelis describes herself as a survivor. A Veteran who served in Reserves with the Canadian Grenadier Guards, she uses what she learned in her healing journey to help others.

Laurie White

Veteran Story: Laurie White

Former Mountie writes her memoir to offer hope.
“I wrote my memoir for many reasons: to offer hope, decrease judgment, and show that we are not alone, there are resources available, and we owe it to ourselves and our families to advocate for what we need.”

Veteran success story: Melanie St-Jean

"The Transition Lifeshops retreat was very therapeutic for us women Veterans. It enabled us to share, let our guards down and be vulnerable," says Melanie St-Jean.

From the CAF to bookshelves: Four books written by women Veterans

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) was one of the first military forces to allow women to work in all trades. Still, women experience service differently.

Veteran success story: Patti Gray

Recognition and fulfillment in life after service, and after a long journey.

Women experience mental health differently than men

Are you transitioning to life after service?

“It’s Not ’Cuz of Me”

Helping kids understand PTSD

Women to women: Advice on transition

Transition to life after service can be a complex process. Researchers like Dr. Maya Eichler believe that many Veterans often experience transition as “a culture shock.” Women Veterans encounter a unique set of challenges because they are more likely to medically release. Women also face a steeper income decline after leaving the Forces.

Displaying 13 to 22 of 22 entries

Date modified: