First World War

Highlighting Diverse veterans on Remembrance Day This slide deck is intended to provide examples of veterans from diverse backgrounds who have served in the Canadian military since the First World War. When using this slide deck as part of a Remembrance Day ceremony, we recommend choosing one hero from each conflict. Information about...

This interactive timeline outlines a brief history of the Canadian Armed Forces and can be used as a teaching tool, or as reference information for teachers.

Put yourself in the shoes of nursing sister Miriam Eastman Baker in this interactive game!

The First World War was not just a European conflict. This first in a two-part series on the war outside Europe gives an overview of the various Asian fronts of this war.

Father, distinguished surgeon, soldier, author, researcher, and lecturer: these are the many hats worn by Charles Lightfoot Roman, a man whose life was a remarkable journey.

In 1919, with the outbreak of the Bolshevik revolution in Russia, Canada sent a large force of soldiers to combat this new perceived threat. However, the mission did not turn out as expected, as the Canadian soldiers, who thought they would be fighting Bolsheviks, found themselves fighting boredom instead. This article overviews the history of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Corps and its mission.

The early 20th century was a time of severe persecution for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. Homosexuality wasn’t decriminalized until 1969 and same-sex couples hid their affection in public in fear of being jailed or persecuted. For many individuals, it was difficult to speak openly about their experiences, even later in life. This is especially true when dealing with the experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals who served...

Enlistment in the First World War did not come easy for most Black Canadian soldiers. Acceptance into the military was the responsibility of local recruitment officers, who had the power to deny individuals for service. Considered a “White Man’s War”, recruitment officers often prevented Black individuals from joining the fight overseas because of their skin colour. However, some Black Canadians were able to...

Have you ever heard the old saying “an army marches on its stomach”? During the First World War, Canada produced millions of pounds of food that was sent to the warfront. But how did this impact Canadian Kitchens? Let’s take a look at some of the ways World War 1 impacted food for Canadians, both at home and abroad.

Thousands of soldiers of Indigenous descent served in the Canadian Army during the Great War. This article provides a brief overview of their presence at the front and the many issues they faced, in addition to the war itself.