Learning resources

Tools for students of all ages to learn about remembrance and recognition.

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Various resources to explore Canada’s military history and recognize Veterans.

Poppy seeds
USB learning resources
Historical sheets
Recognition cards
Don't forget to remember sticky notes

Featured resources

Materials and activities to help youth take a deeper look into remembrance and recognition.

Don’t forget to remember

Turn the words lest we forget into action by building a mosaic poppy with a special message of remembrance.

One poem, many voices

Discover In Flanders Fields in English, French, Michif, Cree, Inuktitut, Chinese, Arabic and more. Includes written, audio and video translations.

Youth remembrance contests

Help your students enter The Royal Canadian Legion’s annual poster, literary and video contests.

Recognition cards

Encourage your students to write a personalized message to Veterans they know or who live in your community.

Valentines for Vets

Share the love with Canadian Veterans by sending them a valentine.

Plan a ceremony

Find all of the videos, music and event guides you need to organize a remembrance ceremony.

Veterans' Week special editions

Explore remembrance with unique publications for young readers. Order printed copies while supplies last or explore these enhanced digital editions.

Take Time To Remember

A playful and thoughtful activity booklet that helps children begin to understand remembrance concepts.

Ages 5-8

Tales of Animals in War

Follow our animated animal friends as they share meaningful stories of courage, remembrance and appreciation.

Ages 7-11

Canada Remembers Times

Explore powerful stories and milestones from Canada’s military history in this youth-focused newspaper.

Ages 12-18

Learning hubs

Teach by topic with these special collections of lesson plans, videos, Veteran interviews and more!

Canada’s mission in Afghanistan

Learn about the mission, those who served and the design for the new Afghanistan monument.

Canadian women in uniform

Watch videos, explore a timeline and hear about history from the Veterans who made it happen.

Every memorial tells a story

From community cenotaphs to national and global landmarks, military memorials help us honour service and sacrifice. Bring their stories to life with videos, lesson plans and activities.

Indigenous Veterans resources

Explore the contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Veterans with this collection of videos, activities and Indigenous language resources. 

Videos

View these videos or check out our Educational videos playlist on YouTube.

Ages 12-18

National monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan

Join designer Adrian Stimson for an inside look at the new monument Canada is building to honour those who served and sacrificed in Afghanistan.

Did he have freckles?

Help students make a personal connection to Canada’s Tomb of the unknown soldier.

Her story: Canadian women in uniform

Explore how the roles of women in the Canadian Armed Forces have evolved over time. Find video viewing guides, activities and timelines here!

Ages 5-12

Who is a Veteran?

Veterans aren’t just in history books—they’re our neighbours, family and friends. Play this animated video on its own or before a Veteran speaker visits. 