Veteran`s Week

The Government of Canada Proclaims Veterans’ Week from November 5th to 11th, inclusive.  It is a time to honour and remember all those who served and continue to serve Canada in times of war, military conflict and humanitarian efforts.
 
An annual Veterans’ Week theme is chosen to draw focus upon special military anniversaries.  Communities and schools are encouraged to plan commemorative events reflective of the theme which pays tribute to veterans and current serving members of the Canadian Forces.
Ways to Remember
 

  • Encourage youth to create a Remembrance Video for the Legion’s Contest
  • Inspire young people to enter the Legion’s Poster, Essay, Poetry Contests
  • Plan a Candlelight Tribute in your community
  • Encourage businesses to participate in the Two Minute Wave of Silence
  • Plant a Garden of Remembrance
  • Create a tribute for a veteran or Canadian Force Member and post it on the Legion Legacies Remembrance Website www.legionlegacies.org

The Legion and your Veterans and Seniors

 

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The Legion is the largest single charitable contributor supporting health, housing, independent living and social programs for Veterans and Seniors.

  • Affordable and Assisted Living Housing
  • Furnishings and Equipment for Long Term Care Facilities
  • Meals-on-Wheels
  • Medical Transportation and Hospital Visiting
  • Enabling Independent Living
  • Specialized Motor Coach Tours
  • B.C. Seniors Games

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


Stories

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VIEWPOINT: Some Personal Thoughts on the End of World War II

 

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65th Anniversary, The liberation of Holland
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July 05 10 >
The Darkest Hour

When I began making this video, it was just a school assignment, however as I continued to work on it I became more interested in portraying to the best of my abilities why remembrance is important

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June 14 10 >
Salute, my Collared Pal

First it all started with the task of creating an inspiring, meaningful, and moving animation.

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June 14 10 >
After the Guns are Silent

 When I first came across the Legion Legacies website, I thought about how this site would be an utterly brilliant way to get the message across to teenagers.

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