Veterans Affairs Canada supports organizations in creating learning resources. Here are some projects we have helped fund through the Commemorative Partnership Program.
Explore them to find creative learning resources for your classroom.
Remembrance contests for students
The Legion National Foundation, with the support of The Royal Canadian Legion and schools across the country, invite Canadian youth and children to honour Canada’s Veterans and foster the tradition of Remembrance through visual art, writing, and video.
Pathway to the stars
Listen to the RCAF Foundation’s podcast series, for inspiring stories from Canadian aviation history, featuring notable missions and the experiences of underrepresented groups. Tune in to explore the heroes and milestones that shaped the aviation world.
Bravery in Arms
Canadian military history brought back to life. Veteran and war artist Roger Chabot created and produced this video documentary series. D-Day Dodgers of Canada tells the story of the Italian Campaign. It highlights the courage and sacrifice of the brave Canadians who served there during the Second World War. Episodes are 20-30 minutes.
Black Canadian Veterans
Explore the stories of Black Canadian Veterans. You will find written profiles, photographs, historical articles, interviews and videos. For more material, you can also visit their channel on Instagram, YouTube or Facebook.
Stories of Canadian peacekeepers
2023 was the 75th anniversary of United Nations Peacekeeping and the 35th anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to UN Peacekeepers. Explore the PK75 website to find the stories of Canadian peacekeepers. You can download the anthology in PDF format.
The Road to Liberation
This interactive map built by Project ‘44 follows Canadians from D-Day to liberation during the Second World War. Students can also read excerpts from war diaries and view rare historical photos. Other projects include the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, the Battle of Hong Kong, the Dieppe Raid and the Italian Campaign.
Gino: A child of war
Students will learn about the impact of war on soldiers and civilians through this 12 minute video about Gino. In the Second World War, Canadian soldiers looked after this orphan boy. You can also read a written account by one of the soldiers who took care of Gino, available in PDF format.
Beyond the ridge
This podcast series by the Vimy Foundation lets you explore the lasting legacy of the First World War and how it continues to shape the Canadian experience today. Listen to all four seasons.
In their own voices
An online oral history exhibition about veterans’ post-war and post-service lives. It consists of more than 200 interviews. Visit the Canadian War Museum site to learn more.
The “Vimy inspires tomorrow” leadership program
History education meets leadership education in this program for youth aged 13-17. Youth will learn lessons from historical leadership and apply them as young leaders. Each activity takes 45 to 90 minutes.
The Vimy digital pilgrimage
This website contains testimonies from the First World War through to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan. Through advanced animations, you will learn all about the Vimy Memorial and the deep meaning of its powerful design. You will also learn about the lasting legacy of those who have served Canada in uniform. View audio, video and written content as a class or let students explore it on their own.
The Vimy Expedition
This mobile app (also available in desktop for users in Canada) brings the rich historical context of the Vimy Memorial to life. You can explore history through images and the stories about the soldiers, nurses and artists who were there.
Available through the iOS App store or Apps on Google Play.
Visit Canadian memorials
This mobile app lets you visit Canadian memorials and cemeteries around the world through your phone. With the Memory Anchor Explorer you can visit important commemorative sites and view enhanced content, including photos and biographies of those who served.
Available through the iOS App store or on Apps on Google Play.