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It is easy to think that we know all there is to know about Remembrance day, but read on and learn more!
It is easy to think that we know all there is to know about Remembrance day, but read on and learn more!
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Full length Graphic Novel including classroom resources. Be sure to preview for appropriateness.
Indigenous War Heroes
Indigenous War Heroes
"Brothers-in-arms in the trenches, First Nations, Métis and Inuit volunteers also fought for their home and native land"
"Brothers-in-arms in the trenches, First Nations, Métis and Inuit volunteers also fought for their home and native land"
lders and soldiers (below) from the Peepeekisis (Cree), Standing Buffalo (Dakota), Okanese (Cree-Salteaux) and George Gordon (Cree) First Nations pose with W.M. Graham, inspector of Indian agencies in South Saskatchewan, circa 1916-17.LAC/PA-041366
Indigenous Soldiers - Foreign Battlefields
Indigenous Soldiers - Foreign Battlefields
During the First and Second World Wars in particular, First Nations reserves in Canada witnessed the departure of many of their young adult members. Here a chief blesses a new recruit who is about to leave her reserve after enlisting in 1942, during the Second World War. (Department of National Defence / National Archives of Canada / PA-129070)
The story of Canada’s code talkers
The story of Canada’s code talkers
More than ‘just Indians’: Teen reflects on Indigenous vets on Remembrance Day
More than ‘just Indians’: Teen reflects on Indigenous vets on Remembrance Day
Jonathan Lavalley, 13, was inspired by his great-grandfather when he decided to learn about Indigenous soldiers who fought in World War I. (Gwen Doxtatar)
How Canadian women helped win the Second World War
CBC Radio · Posted: Nov 08, 2019 6:00 PM ET | Last Updated: November 8, 2019 --includes sound recording-- How Canadian women helped win the Second World War
Children in the war
click on the pictures for more.Children in the war
The real-life Canadian story of Winnie-the-Pooh
The real-life Canadian story of Winnie-the-Pooh
Billy Bishop
Billy Bishop
Billy Bishop is one of Canada's most famous aviators, claiming 72 victories across the First World War.
Billy Bishop is one of Canada's most famous aviators, claiming 72 victories across the First World War.
Owen Sound, Ontario
Postage stamp issued on August 12, 1994, CPM Scott 1525
During the Second World War Air Marshal Bishop was active in RCAF recruiting drives and inspired many young men who sought to emulate his deeds.
https://www.historymuseum.ca/
Teen performs original song for Remembrance Day
Teen performs original song for Remembrance Day
CBC Kids News • Published November 9, 2018
Heidi Wright was inspired by a story about three soldiers from Winnipeg
Heidi Wright was inspired by a story about three soldiers from Winnipeg
“Highway of Heroes” by The Trews
Canadian Armed ForcesFive years ago, our 13-year mission in Afghanistan came to an end. More than 40,000 CAF members deployed; 158 didn’t return home. Thank you to The Trews for helping us honour all who served and sacrificed. November 10, 2019“Highway of Heroes” by The Trews
Meeting Michael: How a pin dedicated to a fallen WW I soldier is heading from the U.K. to N.L.
Meeting Michael: How a pin dedicated to a fallen WW I soldier is heading from the U.K. to N.L.
CBC News helped reunite a commemorative pin with Pte. Michael Jackman’s living relative — his namesake
Jen White · CBC News · Posted: Nov 10, 2020 5:30 AM NT | Last Updated: 5 hours ago
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