Remembrance, summons each generation to understand the finest of Canadian values ~ freedom, democracy, human dignity and caring for the greater good of mankind.
Educators have a valuable role to inspire young people, instill values and createopportunities wherein their artistic expression will serve a greater purpose. The annual Remembrance Youth Contests offered by The Royal Canadian Legion are designed to assist educators in this regard.
Details www.bcyuk.legion.ca
POSTER CONTEST
Entry Submissions by November 15, 2009 to local Branch
Grades 1-12
Grades 1-12
Provincial cash prizes from $25 -$100 and a trip to Victoria*
National cash prizes from $75 - $500 and a trip to Ottawa*
ESSAY CONTEST
ESSAY CONTEST
Entry Submissions by November 15, 2009 to local Branch
Grades 4-12
Grades 4-12
Provincial cash prizes from $25 - $100 and a trip to Victoria*
National cash prizes from $100 - $500 and a trip to Ottawa*
POETRY CONTEST
Entry Submissions by November 15, 2009 to local Branch
Grades 4-12
Provincial cash prizes from $25 - $100 and a trip to Victoria*
National cash prizes from $100 - $500 and a trip to Ottawa*
*(trips are awarded to 1st place “senior” winners in each category)
*(trips are awarded to 1st place “senior” winners in each category)
NEW VIDEO CONTEST Only available in BC/Yukon
Entry Submissions by May 1, 2010 to BC/Yukon Command
Grades 7-12
Provincial prizes include:
- Apple MacBook; Sony Camcorder; Handyman Bundle; Apple iPod
Further information:
THE LEGION LEGACIES WEBSITE www.legionlegacies.org
Young people are invited to share their family’s military heritage and create tributes to our men and women in uniform, past and present. Educators are invited to post their Remembrance programs. Check out the website and let us know your views.
YOUTH AMBASSADORS OF REMEMBRANCE www.legionlegacies.org
Recognize and honour young people who take a leadership role in commemorative initiatives. Let us know about your Youth Ambassadors of Remembrance and we will arrange for a presentation in their honour. Contact Sharel Fraser at sharelfraser@shaw.ca
Let us together, preserve the legacies of our most distinguished predecessors, our veterans, for it is they who have given us a proud, noble heritage, revered around the world. Let us seize this time to engage young people with veterans in learning about our place in history. Let us stand together in our resolve to guide the teachings about the importance of Remembrance.
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