Nurses have long been the backbone of military medical corps, with Canadian women serving courageously from the 19th century onward. Our exhibition They Cared traces the birth of military nursing where it presents the journey of several military nurses during the First World War and the continued contributions of the nursing profession to society.
The physical version of our exhibition is available exclusive by reservation. However, it is also available in its virtual version, with exclusive content such as videos, interactive modules and more!
How to book our exhibition They Cared?
To host one of our traveling exhibitions at your institution, simply fill out our reservation form with your contact information, reservation dates, and requested materials. Alternatively, you can also contact us at to make your reservation. Once you have filled out the form, we will contact you by email: please check your spam folder so you don’t miss our message!
Our exhibit They Cared consists of 6 panels measuring 6 feet by 8 feet wide. Each panel contains a metal frame to assemble and a canvas to install over it. No tools are required! See how to assemble a panel in our video.
Finally, check out our exhibition kit for more information!
Quiz activity
Each exhibit comes with its own quiz activity to help your students understand the information provided. Our quiz, found in the student guide, offers nine short questions and one long question and provides a comprehensive summary of the entire exhibit.
Please note that there is no need to print the provided student guide, as it can now be completed directly from your computer! To use the fillable function, be sure to download the PDF and use the appropriate software.
Activity objectives
The aim of this educational activity is to give Cycle 2 students a better understanding of the role of Canadian and Quebec nurses during the First World War (1914-1918). In line with the Quebec Education Program, this activity develops knowledge of the First World War and the war effort of men and women.
In keeping with the Quebec Education Program, this activity also develops students’ knowledge of Quebec and Canadian history through the competencies promoted by the Quebec Education Program:
- Characterizes a period in the history of Québec and Canada
- Interprets a social phenomenon
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