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Remembrance Day

Learn about the courage, service and sacrifice of those who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces and reflect on important roles that veterans played in securing our peace and freedom.

Activities


Canada Company

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Grades K-2 Primary

Respect and Responsibility

Learn about respect, responsibility, peace and conflict and ways to show respect on Remembrance Day.

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Grades 3-5 Junior

Remembrance and Bravery

Explore the history and importance of Remembrance Day and stories of Canadian Armed Forces members who demonstrated bravery.

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Grade 6-8 Intermediate

Service and Sacrifice

Build understanding of Canada’s military history and reflect on how service shapes Remembrance Day observance.

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Grade 9-12 Senior

Trailblazers and Changemakers

Discover Canadian Armed Forces trailblazers and changemakers, the challenges they overcame, their impact on society, and examples of resilience.

Secondary

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Grade 10 Canadian History

On the Home Front After the War

Learn how the Paris Peace Conference and Treaty of Versailles shaped the postwar world and affected Canada.

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Grade 10 Canadian History

When the War was Over

Explore the Paris Peace Conference, postwar social conflict and the challenges immigrants faced in Canada after the First World War.

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Grade 10 Canadian History

On the Home Front During the War

Discover how wartime propaganda shaped public opinion and how the First World War affected life on Canada’s home front.

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Grade 10 Canadian History

On the Home Front

Explore how the First World War changed Canadian society, including women’s suffrage, voting rights and life on the home front.

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Grade 10 Canadian History

World War II at Home

Learn about life in Canada during the Second World War, including women’s roles, Indigenous communities, conscription and Japanese internment.

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Grade 10 Canadian History

Change in Society

Discover postwar changes in science, medicine, women’s roles, Indigenous experiences, immigration, urbanization and youth culture in Canada.

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Grade 10 Canadian History

World War II: The Beginning

Build understanding of the causes of war.

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Grade 10 Canadian History

World War II Battles

Explore major battles during the war that involved Canadians.

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Grade 10 Canadian History

Injustice and Identity in World War II

Learn about anti-semitism, the Holocaust, concentration camps, immigration restrictions and internment in Canada during the Second World War.

Collage of historical photos, Canadian symbols, and military imagery.

Honouring Bravery

Check out the new TVO-Canada Company collaboration all about diverse heroes!

Videos


Child smiling in a colorful room, promoting Remembrance Day for kids.

TVO Kids Why We Wear a Poppy for November 11

Join Gabrielle as she explains how Remembrance Day is a time for Canadians to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served in war to protect our freedom.

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TVO Kids Remembrance Day

Join TVOkids hosts Laura, Monica and Matt every weekday as they talk to Ontario kids and have fun in their special tree fort hangout! Today, Laura and Monica honour Canada's soldiers.

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TVO Today Playlist Remembrance Day

Explore a series of The Agenda videos that cover war and honouring our veterans.

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TVO Docs Playlist Remembrance Day 2025

Commemorate Remembrance Day with curated content from TVO Docs.

Curated Collections

Explore hand-picked collections of resources tailored to your learning journey.

Curated Collections

Explore hand-picked collections of resources tailored to your learning journey.

Curated Collections

Explore hand-picked collections of resources tailored to your learning journey.

Curated Collections

Explore hand-picked collections of resources tailored to your learning journey.