Mission Recognition

Recognize. Remember. Respect.

Veterans took part in many missions during their military careers. Now it’s your turn! Your mission is to show Veterans that we appreciate their service.

Canada enjoys peace and freedom today thanks to the millions of people who have served in the military. Recognizing Veterans for their service is more than something we think about—we must do it!

Ready to join the mission?

Here are some ideas:

Wear a poppy to show you remember.
Write a thank-you card or make a valentine for a Veteran.
Create a peace tree and decorate it with poppies, doves and maple leaves.
Invite a Veteran to speak to your class or attend a ceremony.
Make a wreath or artwork to honour Veterans and their families.
Research or interview a Veteran and share their story.
Come up with your own creative way to show your appreciation.

Featured activities

Build a peace tree

(All ages)

Create a peace tree in your classroom, library or community space. You can use a bulletin board, wall or even a holiday tree. Have students decorate your tree with symbols of remembrance.

Order free I will remember maple leaves while supplies last or print your own. Write the names of Veterans from your community on each leaf or sign your own name as a promise to remember. For deeper learning, use the We will remember maple leaves with one of our remembrance dog tag research activities!

Grow remembrance

(All ages)

Wear a poppy made from seeded paper you create! After Remembrance Day, plant your poppy to grow remembrance in your community!

Order a Poppy Project kit from Fanshawe College, while supplies last. Each kit contains materials to create 40 poppies.

Veteran recognition cards

(All ages)

Order free Veteran recognition cards students can use to write a message of thanks to Veterans in your community.

Order free, special edition Veterans’ Week recognition cards while supplies last. Use them on their own or with these complementary lesson plans and videos:

In Flanders Fields in many languages. In 1915, John McCrae’s poem In Flanders Fields called the world to remember—and give thanks. Read the poem in more than 20 languages that reflect Canada’s diversity.
Chief Joseph Dreaver painting. Learn about the history of Indigenous military service. Watch our My Grandpa Joe video and check out our lesson plans.