Highlight a variety of military heroes and heroines on Remembrance Day! This original presentation showcases several Canadian military personnel who have distinguished themselves over the years. This activity is ideal for enriching your school’s Remembrance Day ceremony.

This activity was directly adapted for the Quebec curriculum from our sister program, Honouring Bravery. Check out their online version!

Activity content

This slide deck is intended to provide examples of veterans from diverse backgrounds who have served in the Canadian military since the First World War. When using this slide deck as part of a Remembrance Day ceremony, we recommend choosing one hero from each conflict and presenting them to your students. Information about each hero can be found in the comments section of each slide in order to help teachers and students alike. Finally, we recommend to have the slide read aloud by both students or teachers.

In addition to activities related to Remembrance Day, this activity can also be used as an educational resource for history or social studies classes.

Pro Tip: To access the comments section, or to view the presentation in full screen mode, click on the button below the presentation.

Download the presentation here to be able to use it offline.

Activity objectives

This activity is suitable for all school levels and can be done in class or at home, depending on the teacher’s preferences and discretion.

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