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.
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

Don't forget to remember

(All ages)

Turn remembrance into action! Have students create a mosaic poppy in your classroom. They can remember the fallen or recognize a Veteran by writing messages of gratitude on red sticky notes. Order your free red sticky notes while supplies last.

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.

Print out I will remember maple leaves. 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 I will remember maple leaves with one of our remembrance dog tag research activities!

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. This year’s cards feature past entrants in The Royal Canadian Legion youth poster contest. Use them on their own or with these complimentary lesson plans and videos.