On November 11, we come together to honour Canada’s veterans, past and present, for their service and sacrifice in securing the freedoms we enjoy today.
To honour Remembrance Day and Veterans’ Week, students and staff across Bluewater District School Board are deepening their learning and paying tribute to veterans through assemblies, presentations, and projects.
The National Flag is lowered at all schools and work sites to honour Canada’s war heroes. Flags were also lowered for Indigenous Veterans’ Day (November 8) to honour the 12,000+ First Nations, Inuit, and Métis citizens who have served during conflicts, and the national commemorative ceremony for the late Honourable Murray Sinclair (November 10).
We remember and reflect on the sacrifices and legacies of these honoured individuals and all who have served.
Useful Links
Government of Ontario – Remembrance Day
Government of Canada – Remembrance Day and Veterans’ Week
Government of Canada – Indigenous Veterans
Government of Canada – Black Canadians in uniform — a proud tradition