The Royal Canadian Legion

We are so excited to share the news that at this year’s Legion Nationals, para-athletes will be competing for the very first time! There will be 6 para events in both the Male and Female categories, so 12 events in total. We are so incredibly excited to be holding these inaugural events at the 2024 Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships. For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eqC9uZ2A Learn more about Legion Nationals at: https://lnkd.in/ebSWfqTu

The Legion’s Newfoundland and Labrador Command sparks momentous repatriation and commemoration ceremony, after recently helping repatriate the remains of an unknown Newfoundland soldier back home from France. Join us July 1st at 7:45am EST on Facebook as we livestream CBC coverage of the Unknown Newfoundland Soldier being laid to rest. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eJvAuMpR

Well, what a month it's been! At the end of May I was asked by CTV News to produce a one-hour documentary about the repatriation of an unknown Newfoundland soldier. Along the way I worked with great journalists - Omar Sachedina, cinematographer Kirk Neff, editor Paul Flynn. We filmed in France and St. John's, and had the honour of including the song Into the Arms of Home, by the incredible Alan Doyle in the doc. Our program airs this Saturday, June 29 at 7 pm (a timeslot I know very well from my W5 days). The promo is attached. I hope you'll watch.

We are proud to announce that Legion Ontario Command has presented us with a $500,000 donation in support of our PTSD Service Dog program. This donation is made possible through Legion Ontario Command’s Operation Service Dog, which was established in 2018. This partnership provides stability of funding that helps ensure Veterans are paired with Dogs that meet the criteria for a WWC Service Dog, including: - ethical training standards for client and service dog teams - aftercare - financial transparency of training providers - and insurance coverage. Since 2018, Operation Service Dog has paired 61 Veterans with service dogs. Another 27 dogs are currently in training through this amazing program. “It is the hope of the Branches and Ladies’ Auxiliaries of The Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Command that each Service Dog paired with a Veteran improves their quality of life. This donation of a half million dollars will continue making that happen.” — Ontario Provincial President, Derek Moore. We are grateful for the partnership with Ontario Legion Command and look forward to the continued life-changing results. The Royal Canadian Legion

Please take a look at this great opportunity with The Legion National Foundation! #fundraising #veteranhealth

Great outcomes begin with great partnerships! Since 2018, Operation Service Dog has been a partnership with Ontario Command and Wounded Warriors Canada . Yesterday, June 20th, 2024, a cheque was presented for $500,000, which will greatly assist Veterans with access to service dogs in Ontario. To date, 61 Veterans have been paired with service dogs, and another 27 dogs are in training through this amazing program. "It is the hope of the Branches and Ladies' Auxiliaries of The Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Command that each Service Dog paired with a Veteran improves their quality of life. This donation of a half million dollars will continue making that happen." Ontario Provincial President, Derek Moore. To learn more about this amazing initiative, visit: https://lnkd.in/gyJMMkFK Left to right Scott Maxwell, Executive Director WWC, Lynn McClellan, 1st Vice-President, Derek Moore, Provincial President, Phil Ralph, Director, Health Services WWC.

We continue to be incredibly proud to be affiliated with and supporters of the Memorial Cup. All of the funds awarded to the Poppy Fund will be going towards making direct improvements in the lives of Canada’s Veterans.

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day where we recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations. Did you know that 4,000 Indigenous people served in the First World War? In fact, communities like Head of the Lake Band in British Columbia saw every man between 20 and 35 years of age enlist. The Second World War saw 3,000 First Nations members, as well as an unknown number of Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous recruits, serving in uniform. Many would go on to receive medals of honour. Learn more about Indigenous Veterans and how they continue to proudly serve today: https://lnkd.in/gz_9r_HJ

Today, we mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and encourage all Canadians to take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who fought in the Battle of Normandy. For those that were not able to watch the live stream of the D-Day 80th anniversary ceremony at the June Beach Centre, you can watch the video recording of the ceremony here: https://lnkd.in/eeAx52qb #DDay80 #CanadaRemembers

Join Us for a Thought-Provoking Discussion! The Royal Canadian Legion is excited to invite you to our upcoming event: "Global Wars and Chaos: How Did We Get Here and What's the Solution?" 📅 Date: June 29th, 2024, 🕒 Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT 📍 Location: Fairmont Château Laurier In today's world, understanding the complexities of global conflicts is more crucial than ever. Join us for an insightful exploration into the root causes of global chaos and the potential pathways to peace. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and contribute to the dialogue on building a more peaceful world. Secure your spot today! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gk-A_hJr