Help students explore the proud history of Canadian women in the military. Discover resources to support meaningful learning and remembrance across all grade levels.
Video spotlight – Her story: Canadian women in uniform
This engaging six-minute video explores how women's roles in the Canadian Armed Forces have evolved over time. It highlights key milestones and contributions, showing the growing impact of women across all areas of service. Find lesson plans, activities and timelines.
Lesson plans
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Women and war (ages 12-18)
Challenge students to examine the contributions of women in military service. Have students trace how women's roles have evolved throughout history.
Dog tags – women who died in service (ages 12-18)
Give each of your students a fallen Canadian servicewoman to research and remember.
Women in Canada’s military – then and now (ages 15-18)
Students will compare and contrast representations of women in Canada's military by analyzing two videos.
Educational videos
Who is a Veteran?
Join Remembrance Club members Win and Simone as they learn that Veterans come from all communities and have served Canada's military in many different roles. (ages 5-11)
Remembrance moments: Canadian women and war
Take a moment to remember, honour and learn about women's military service in Canada.
YouTube playlist - Women Veterans
Put a face on remembrance with our collection of educational videos and Veteran interviews.
Web resources
Women in service
Through their dedication and bravery, women have proven their commitment to Canada's freedom throughout our history.
The Nursing Sisters of Canada
Canadian women first served in the military as nurses who tended to the sick and wounded. They were called “Nursing Sisters”.
Historical milestones: women in service
Women have been part of Canada's military for more than a century. Explore a timeline showing the evolution of their service.
Lest we forget her
Honour Canadian women who have given their lives in service by reading their names, seeing their faces and learning their stories.
People and stories
Discover the stories of women who have served Canada in uniform, from the South African War to today.
Women Veteran stories
Read profiles of modern-day women Veterans and women who have served in the past.
Remembrance toolkit
Veteran speakers
Invite a Veteran or Canadian Armed Forces member to speak in your classroom or school.
Historical sheet: Women in the Canadian military
Download a detailed historical information sheet about Canadian women serving in uniform.
Historical sheet: Women on the home front
Download a historical information sheet about women's contributions on the home front during the Second World War.
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
The Canadian Virtual War Memorial (CVWM) is a searchable registry. It honours the sacrifices of the more than 120,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders who have given their lives serving in uniform.
Canada Remembers online ordering
Order free print materials and activities delivered to your classroom year-round, including our popular Veteran recognition cards. Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day materials can be ordered each fall. Available products will vary.
From our partners
Women in the Second World War
This five-minute animated video from Historica Canada explores women's service in the Second World War.
Black Canadian Women Veterans Stories
Learn more about Black Canadian women who have served in Canada's military.
Minorities at War: Reconciliation, Anti-racism, Equity
This project invites learners to explore themes of systemic racism, discrimination and gender inequality with respect to military service.
Video: Trailblazer in the skies – Captain Mary Cameron-Kelly
Captain Cameron-Kelly is a Royal Canadian Air Force Aurora aircraft pilot and inductee of Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame. Watch her in action as she describes her rewarding career. Many other servicewomen's stories can be found on the Canadian Armed Forces YouTube channel.