Remembrance Day – November 11, 2022
Today, and each year on November 11, HWDSB joins many Canadians in the recognition of Remembrance Day. Flags have been lowered at school buildings and the Education Centre.
Remembrance Day marks the end of the First World War in 1918, and traditionally involves a pause for silent reflection at the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month.
We encourage community members to reflect on what Remembrance Day means to them, while also reflecting on what the date might mean to students, staff, and families in the community.
Remembrance Day might lead to new questions and emotions about war, cause grief or worry over past or current events, or be a reminder of previous hardships faced.
For each of us, the day is a time of reflection.
Please see the links below to find Remembrance Day stories that you might be familiar with, and others stories of diverse Canadians that have gone untold in previous years. As many schools, classrooms, and workplaces participate in learning and events related to the day, we hope these Remembrance Day resources help tell your stories.
Thank you for helping us mark Remembrance Day at HWDSB.
Additional information and resources:
- Remembrance Day
- Indigenous People in uniform
- Honouring Indigenous veterans
- Black Canadians in uniform
- How Black Canadians battled racism to serve the country
- Japanese-Canadian WW I veterans, once forgotten, remembered by new plaque
- The forgotten Canadian history of the Chinese Labour Corps
- Celebrating Sikh soldiers on Remembrance Day
- Reframing Remembrance Day: An Equity-Informed Approach for Educators
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Royal Canadian Legion
Sincerely,
Paul Denomme
Superintendent, Student Achievement, Equity and Student Engagement
Updated on Friday, November 11, 2022.