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Recognition cards

It’s always the right time to say thank you. Show your gratitude with Recognition cards any time of the year!


Order Recognition cards

Order free class packs of printed Recognition cards

Encourage your students to write a personalized message to Veterans you know or who live in your community.  If you know the email address, you can also send an e-card!


Teacher’s guide

Check out our teacher’s guide for instructions. You'll also find a discussion guide and ideas to help students connect with Veterans in your community.


Learn about Indigenous military service

Have students explore the meaning behind the painting Dreaver, by Indigenous artist Mike Holden. Discover Chief Joseph Dreaver's story. He was a decorated soldier and chief of what is now known as the Mistawasis Nehiyawak First Nation. Lesson plans and tools available here!


Cheer on Invictus 2025 competitors!

Canada will be hosting the first-ever Winter Invictus Games in Vancouver-Whistler from February 8-16, 2025. Some 550 competitors from 22 nations will participate in 11 adaptive sports. Your students can cheer on the competitors with our special edition Invictus Recognition cards! Order your free cards today, fill them with messages of support and return them to us by January 31. Let Team Canada know that we’re behind them all the way!

You can send your Invictus cards to:   

Veterans Affairs Canada
Project: Invictus 2025
125 Maple Hills Ave
Charlottetown, PEI
C1C 0B6

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