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YOUR WEEKLY DOSE OF
STORY-DRIVEN INSPIRATION

ECHO STORYTELLING AGENCY | 11/13/2020

Stanley Grizzle, Canada's first black citizenship judge and Second World War veteran.
Photo by Kathy Grant.

On November 11, we celebrated Remembrance Day in Canada. The stories below hint at the bravery, loyalty, and sacrifice made by veterans in our country. We thank them for their service.

Until recently, First Nations soldiers in Canada received no recognition or pension for their service in the armed forces. We must reconcile and remember.

Not all veterans served in long-past conflicts remembered in black and white photos. Some are very much our neighbours, friends, and contemporaries.

Meet people who faced racism and discrimination and chose to fight anyway. They are us.

Trench newspapers like the Dead Horse Corner Gazette shared satire and humour with soldiers who really needed it.

The Memory Project captures oral stories from veterans who served in all conflicts and peace missions. Listen to George Ethelbert Carter, Joan Mary Rogers, and Victor Eric Wong for a start.