A Canadian-produced look at Remembrance Day - its history, its stories, its meaning and its symbols. Using both archival and modern-day footage, this program provides young students with a glimpse into the past and a look at modern-day tributes to our fallen soldiers. From the battlefields of World War I & II to the Highway of Highway of Heroes, this program provides a touching memorial to the men and women who represent our country abroad during times of war or in peacekeeping missions.

1. Introduction/Flanders Field  4:05
   During the 1915 Battle of Ypres, a Canadian soldier, Lt. Alexis...
   During the 1915 Battle of Ypres, a Canadian soldier, Lt. Alexis Helmer, was killed by an exploding grenade. He was a friend of Lt. Col. John McCrae who later wrote his famous poem, In Flanders Fields, which is read in this segment by a variety of children and adults. Remembrance Day takes place each year on November 11th, to commemorate the official end of World War I, but to also honour all who have served and continue to serve our country in wars and in peacekeeping missions.
2. The Ceremony  2:50
   On November 11th we pause for two minutes of silence and attend...
   On November 11th we pause for two minutes of silence and attend commemorative ceremonies in memory of our war dead. Canada’s Governor General and the Prime Minister preside over a ceremony in Ottawa. Bells toll, veterans and armed forces members parade, our national anthem is sung, wreaths are laid, and a bugle sounds the last post at ceremonies all over the country, honoring those who volunteered for the freedom of peace.
3. The Poppy  1:21
   A French woman, Anna E. Guerin, suggested that people in...
   A French woman, Anna E. Guerin, suggested that people in devastated areas of France produce poppies to support wounded veterans. The first were distributed in 1921 and the tradition continues today. The poppy, a symbol of hope, still grows on former French and Belgian battlefields and reminds us of those who fought to preserve freedom.
4. The National War Memorial  0:41
   The National War Memorial stands in Confederation Square...
   The National War Memorial stands in Confederation Square, Ottawa, commemorating World War I and wars since then; the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has been added to symbolize the sacrifices made by Canadians for their country.
5. First Nations People in the Canadian Military  1:46
   Canada’s First Nations people have fought for this country in...
   Canada’s First Nations people have fought for this country in every major war. Thousands of Canadian indigenous soldiers fought in World War I and earned many medals. The National Aboriginal Veterans monument in Ottawa honours these many brave men and women. Four figures represent the Inuit, the Métis, and First Nations peoples, and four animal spirits guide them; the eagle above symbolizes the strength of aboriginal peoples. Today Canadian Armed Forces contribute as international peacekeepers.
6. The Highway of Heroes  0:34
   In 2017, a section of Ontario’s Highway 401 was renamed the...
   In 2017, a section of Ontario’s Highway 401 was renamed the Highway of Heroes. People line the bridges along the route, waving flags whenever one of our fallen soldiers comes home for the last time, travelling from CFB Trenton to Toronto.
7. The Importance of Remembering  2:06
   It’s very important for us to remember those Canadians who...
   It’s very important for us to remember those Canadians who lost their lives in wars; we enjoy freedoms today because of their sacrifices. They fought to preserve a way of life and Canadian values. The moments of silence on Remembrance Day honour their sacrifice and their memory.