Help students discover the long and proud history of Indigenous military service across Canada’s history. Discover resources to support learning, commemorative ceremonies and Indigenous language revitalization in your classroom or community.
Spotlight on Indigenous languages
Explore learning resources that feature different Indigenous languages.
One poem, many voices
Experience the famous poem In Flanders Fields in over 20 languages spoken in Canada, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit dialects.
Translated commemorative ceremonial content
Customize your remembrance events with ceremonial readings in English, French and many Indigenous languages.
Canadian Rangers speak many languages
Help students learn to read, write and say "Canadian Rangers" in nine Indigenous languages!
Canada Remembers online ordering
Order free print materials and activities delivered to your classroom year-round, including our popular Veteran recognition cards. Veterans’ Week and Remembrance Day materials can be ordered each fall. Available products will vary.
Lesson plans
Check out these featured lesson plans or view all lesson plans for your students.
Indigenous remembrance dog tags (ages 12-18)
Give each of your students their own fallen Indigenous service member to research and remember.
Chief Joseph Dreaver lesson plan (ages 12-18)
This three-lesson unit explores how a piece of art can help us learn about Indigenous contributions across Canada’s military history.
The Canadian Rangers (all ages)
More than 60 percent of Canadian Rangers serving with the Canadian Armed Forces are Indigenous. Honour the service of Canada's “eyes and ears of the North” with these three lesson plans.
Educational videos
Afghanistan monument video (ages 12-18)
Artist Adrian Stimson of the Siksika (Blackfoot) First Nation explains the inspiration for his design for the new National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan.
Every memorial tells a story (ages 5-11)
Join two Remembrance Club friends visiting memorials in Canada and France, including the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument.
My Grandpa Joe (ages 12-18)
Students will learn about Indigenous military contributions and sacrifices through Chief Joseph Dreaver’s story. He served in the First and Second World Wars.
Web resources
Indigenous Veterans
First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada have a long and proud tradition of military service to our country.
Aboriginal People in the Canadian Military
This book pays tribute to the military role of indigenous people in Canada.
People and stories
Discover the stories of some of the Indigenous people who have served Canada in uniform from the First World War to present day.
Indigenous Veteran stories
Read profiles of modern-day Veterans and stories of those who served in the past.
Remembrance toolkit
Veteran speakers
Invite a Veteran or Canadian Armed Forces member to speak in your classroom or school.
Factsheet: Canada remembers Indigenous Veterans
Download our fact sheet about Indigenous military service in Canada.
Colouring activity: National Aboriginal Veterans Monument
The National Aboriginal Veterans Monument was unveiled in Ottawa in 2001. Add colours to the monument!
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
The Canadian Virtual War Memorial honours the sacrifices of more than 120,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders who have given their lives serving in uniform.
From our partners
Historica Canada Heritage Minutes
Watch a video about a well-known Indigenous Veteran: Tommy Prince, Canada’s most-decorated First Nations war veteran.
Minorities at War: Reconciliation, Anti-racism, Equity
This project invites learners to explore themes of systemic racism, discrimination and gender inequality with respect to military service.
Decoding ART: National Aboriginal Veterans Memorial
Help students discover the story behind the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument in two Decoding ART videos for students in grades K-6 and 7-12.
