As the generations that fought in the World Wars are disappearing due to age, there’s a big need to find a way to preserve their memories for the new generations that don’t really “get” it or understand. (That includes my generation.)
Thankfully, there’s an initiative to do just that. It’s called The Memory Project.
Started in 2001 by Historica-Dominion , the site is a collection of images and stories of veterans who went through World War I and II, the Korean War, and as peacekeepers. This provides a unique and personal view of each war, bringing it to life through the men and women who lived through them.
The project isn’t just for nostalgia, however, but also for education. Combining these images and stories with lesson plans, the site is a great resource for anyone looking to teach their kids about Canada and the wars.
Divided into various subjects – like snapshots of different provinces, how different minority ethnic groups participated, various major events (like Dieppe), and more. There are video links, questions and activities for each.
The site also offers an educational DVD with interviews of various veterans and downloadable lesson plans for teachers.
Plus, this site offers an opportunity to request a volunteer veteran speaker to come to your event – either Remembrance Day or any other time of year.
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