Canadian Armed Forces

Indigenous people have a long and proud tradition of military service across Canada’s history. More than 12,000 First Nations, Inuit and Métis people bravely enlisted during the First World War, Second World War and Korean War. Many members of these communities have continued to serve with distinction in more recent years.

Interview with a Female Canadian Forces Member or Veteran

Aim

To allow students to gain a greater understanding of the achievements and sacrifices of women who have served in the Canadian military over the years.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be expected to:

Aim

To increase youth awareness of the many Canadian women who have died in military service since the First World War.

Objectives

Through this activity, young people will:

Aim

Youth will gain an awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by 2SLGBTQI+ Canadian service members during a time known as “The LGBT Purge.”

Aim

Youth will gain a greater awareness of human rights in Canada and an understanding of some of the serious discrimination that 2SLGBTQI+ people have experienced while serving in uniform over the years.

Aim

To increase youth awareness of Canadian Armed Forces efforts in Afghanistan.

Objectives

Youth will:

• learn about Canadians who helped the people of Afghanistan; and
• learn about the story of Izzy dolls in Afghanistan and humanitarian aid.

Target Audience

This activity is suitable for ages 5 to 7.

Sequence of Events and Anticipated Time Frame [35 minutes]

(This activity can be modified to fit available time.)