Canadian Armed Forces

Interview with a Female Canadian Forces Member or Veteran

Aim

To allow students to gain a greater understanding of the achievements and sacrifices of women who have served in the Canadian military over the years.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be expected to:

Aim

To increase youth awareness of the many Canadian women who have died in military service since the First World War.

Objectives

Through this activity, young people will:

Aim

Youth will gain an awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by 2SLGBTQI+ Canadian service members during a time known as “The LGBT Purge.”

Aim

Youth will gain a greater awareness of human rights in Canada and an understanding of some of the serious discrimination that 2SLGBTQI+ people have experienced while serving in uniform over the years.

Aim

To increase youth awareness of Canadian Armed Forces efforts in Afghanistan.

Objectives

Youth will:

• learn about Canadians who helped the people of Afghanistan; and
• learn about the story of Izzy dolls in Afghanistan and humanitarian aid.

Target Audience

This activity is suitable for ages 5 to 7.

Sequence of Events and Anticipated Time Frame [35 minutes]

(This activity can be modified to fit available time.)

The Invictus Games 2025 will take place 8-16 February 2025 in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia. More than 500 Veterans and still-serving military personnel from more than 20 nations, including more than 50 members from Team Canada will compete in nine winter and indoor adaptive sports.

Get ready to embrace the Invictus spirit by cheering on our Canadian competitors!

Aim

To increase youth awareness of Canadian Armed Forces efforts in Afghanistan.

Objectives

Youth will:

• learn about the ways Canadians helped the people of Afghanistan;
• get the message that our own communities are also a place to help each other; and
• learn about animals in war helping humans.

Target Audience

This activity is suitable for ages 5 to 7.