Invictus Games 2025 - Learning centre
The Invictus Games 2025 will take place 8-16 February 2025 in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia. More than 500 Veterans and still-serving military personnel from more than 20 nations, including more than 50 members from Team Canada will compete in nine winter and indoor adaptive sports.
Get ready to embrace the Invictus spirit by cheering on our Canadian competitors!
Hughes the Donkey helping in Afghanistan
Aim
To increase youth awareness of Canadian Armed Forces efforts in Afghanistan.
Objectives
Youth will:
- learn about the ways Canadians helped the people of Afghanistan;
- get the message that our own communities are also a place to help each other; and
- learn about animals in war helping humans.
Target Audience
This activity is suitable for ages 5 to 7.
Remembrance Dog Tags – Fallen RCAF members
Aim
To increase youth awareness about the contributions of Canadians who have died while serving in the air force.
Objectives
Through this activity, youth will:
- better understand the contributions of Canadians who died in the air force since the First World War
- learn about the history of the Royal Canadian Air Force
- learn more about military “dog tags”
Target audience
This activity is aimed at youth 12 to 18 years old.
Remembrance dog tags: Fallen Black Canadians
Aim
To increase youth awareness of the contributions and sacrifices of Black Canadians in the military over the years, by researching a fallen service member.
Target Audience
This activity is suitable for ages 12 to 18.
Objectives
Through this activity, youth will:
Historical Sheets
Brave Canadian men and women in uniform have served in many ways around the world over the years. From the South African War at the dawn of the 20th century to Canadian Armed Forces efforts today, our country has a long and proud tradition of overseas service. Explore our historical sheets and learn more about our country’s rich military history.
Remembrance Dog Tags – Fallen Canadian peacekeepers
Aim
To increase youth awareness about Canadians who have died in military service during peacekeeping missions.
Objectives
Through this activity, youth will:
- better understand the contributions of Canadian Armed Forces members who died during peacekeeping missions; and
- learn more about military “dog tags”
Target audience
This activity is aimed at youth between the ages of 12 and 18.
Chocolate brings comfort in wartime
Aim
Youth will learn about the impact of war on military members and civilians by exploring the role of chocolate as a source of comfort and care.
Objectives
Through this activity, youth will:
Chocolate diplomacy in Rwanda
Through the story of a piece of chocolate, students will:
CAF learning kit
This multimedia learning resource on USB key can help teach your students about the Canadian Armed Forces’ service around the world.
This learning resource includes:
Word Search: I Remember Afghanistan
Aim
To increase youth awareness of Canadian Armed Forces efforts in Afghanistan.
Objectives
Youth will: