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News
Discover the story of Private Reginald Joseph Winfield Johnston, a soldier whose remains were lost for almost 100 years until being re-identified in 2011.
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Discover the story of Sergeant Robert Spall, V.C. who was awared the highest honours for protecting his men at the cost of his own life.
Discover the story of Private James Favell, a Metis soldier from Okanagan Mission, BC.
Discover the story of Private Augustin Charlebois, a Montreal born First World War Soldier.
Program
Keep up to date with the recipients of the 2025 Beaverbrook Vimy Prize recipients as they travel through Belgium and France from August 1st to 10th
Announcing the recipients of this years Beaverbrook Vimy Prize!
Announcing the winning community project groups from Fredericton, NB, St. John's, NL, and Mississauga, ON.
Keep up to date with the 2025 Vimy Pilgrimage Award Recipients as they travel across Belgium and France learning about the First World War, where it happened.
David Stranger, a Saulteaux farmer and father of seven, was one of many Indigenous Canadians who served. He signed his letters “the maple forever."
David Footuransky left Kyiv for a new life in Canada—and later died in the First World War. His final act helped his family build a home for others.
Discover the story behind the names. Rollie and Norman Ash, Black Canadian brothers from Nova Scotia, served - and died - in the First World War.
Discover the story of Hara Shinkichi. Born in Japan, Shinkichi immigrated to Canada where he enlisted for service in the First World War.
Discover the story of Private Sidney Halliday, a Canadian Soldier from the First World War who was missing with no known grave until he was identified in 2006.
Discover the story of Lieutenant Francis Clarence McGee. From Stanley Cup Champion, the Lieutenant in the Canadian Expeditionary Force
The Vimy Foundation is proud to present the winners of the 2025 Vimy Pilgrimage Award.
Designed for students between Grade 9-12, the lesson plan encourages students to explore the question: What should be memorialized?
The Vimy Foundation and Canadian Centre for the Great War moved their office and extensive First World War collection to theMaison Louis Joseph Forget.
Follow the Vimy Beaverbrook Vimy Prize award winners as they travel through Europe from August 11-20, 2024.
The 14 students from across Canada, the United Kingdom and France will travel through Europe from August 11 to August 20.
Research
Alex DeCoteau was Canada's first Indigenous police officer and an Olympic runner. He died serving in the First World War as a dispatch runner.
The Vimy Foundation is proud to announce the three projects that have been chosen to receive this year's Vimy Inspires Tomorrow Leadership Grants
We are very proud to announce the official opening of the Stéphan Crétier and Stéphany Maillery Peace Circle in our Centennial Park
The Battle of Vimy Ridge was fought over 100 years ago. Learn more about the battle which saw the Canadian Corps unified for the first time.
How Canadian National Institute for the Blind and Sir Arthur Pearson Association of War Blinded helped aid those who lost their sight in Europe.
Abrielle Burrs, recipient of the 2023 Beaverbrook Vimy Prize, shares her connection with history.
During the First World War, Indigenous Women found many different ways to do their part in supporting the Canadian war effort.
14th Canadian Prime Minister, Lester B. Pearson, served in the Canadian Army Medical Corps during the First World War.
Parker Hillman, a Beaverbrook Vimy Prize 2023 alumni shares his experience during the program as well as his efforts to raise First World War awareness.
David R. Mitsui recounts the story of his Grandfather, Sgt Masumi Mitsui MM, who served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War
Follow the young Vimy Pilgrimage Award recipients as they travel to Europe from April 3-10, 2024.
Discover the story of Mary Riter Hamilton
Uncover the often overlooked history of Black Canadian leadership in World War I.
The Vimy Foundation wants to know how we can continue to support you to teach your students about the First World War, leadership, and civic engagement.
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