Legion Legacies

Youth Ambassadors of Remembrance

Youth Ambassador Profile Showcase POST YOURS TODAY!
Legion Branches:
Post your Youth Ambassador and a paragraph about their commemorative initiative!
Educators: Post your school remembrance Program!
Youth: Post your own picture and describe your
commemorative initiatives!

 
 

Youth Ambassadors of Remembrance Program CONTESTS


Teachers Please Download, Print & Post in Your Classroom!
WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Students Grades K-12 throughout British Columbia and the Yukon.
WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO? Create an essay, poetry, poster, or video.
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE? Video submissions will be accepted up to Nov 15th, 2009. Video May 1st, 2010br /> I WON WHAT?!? Cash, trips, and computer/video hardware.

 

Youth Ambassadors of  Remembrance Program PAMPHLET

The Legion’s Legacies Youth Ambassadors of Remembrance Program was introduced in 2008 by BC/Yukon Command of The Royal Canadian Legion to honour of the 90th Anniversary of the First World War Armistice and the founding of Remembrance Day. This poignant and meaningful program will afford young people the opportunity to express their feelings of gratitude to the men and women who have sacrificed for their freedoms.

 
 

Youth Ambassadors of Remembrance Program FIRST WORLD WAR

This 15 page document highlights poignant events of Canada's First World War experiences with easy to read sections and visually pleasing graphics.
Check out the FIRST WORLD WAR VIDEO

 
 

Youth Ambassador of Remembrance Speaker’s Kits

 

Speak Out About Remembrance
Through your words, young Canadians, give voice to our noble history and heritage with integrity and respect.

Use the Speaker's Kit to assist you in sharing with your peers, the significance of Remembrance and the passing of the torch. 

 

Speak Out About The Legion

Through your deeds, young Canadians, build a future worthy of the sacrifices of our Veterans and men and women in uniform.

Use the Speaker's Kit to assist you in learning about community charitable service and how young people can serve in meaningful ways.

 

The National War Memorial, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier PAMPHLET

This 8 page document discusses the history behind the National War Memorial that stands in Confederation Square, Ottawa Ontario. Also discussed is the production and meaning behind each of the bronze figurines and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Included  is infomation about the Replica of the National War Memorial and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier that is used as a travelling educational exhibit keeping history alive for British Columbians.

 

 Read About Our Sponsors - Click Here!

 
   

The Legion and Youth

Sorry, flash is not available.

The Legion supports a vast array of youth leadership and development programs designed to embrace scholastic achievement, athletic pursuit, artistic initiative and civic responsibility.

  • Cadets, Guides, Scouts and Youth Groups
  • Encounters with Canada and Remembrance Pilgrimage
  • Bursaries and Scholarships
  • Remembrance Literary and Poetry Contests
  • National Track and Field Championships and Training Camp
  • Duke of Edinburgh Awards Community Student Volunteerism

The Legion in BC/Yukon Command designs and supports programs and services tailored to meet the specific needs of: