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About Michael K. Barbour

Michael K. Barbour is the Director of Faculty Development and a Professor of Instructional Design for the College of Education and Health Sciences at Touro University California. He has been involved with K-12 online learning in a variety of countries for well over a decade as a researcher, teacher, course designer and administrator. Michael's research focuses on the effective design, delivery and support of K-12 online learning, particularly for students located in rural jurisdictions.

2025 Women’s Forum Questionnaire

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An item from Veterans Affairs Canada that some members may wish to fill out.

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We are pleased to share that the 2025 Women’s Forum will take place on March 6 & 7, 2025, with time and location to be announced in the coming months. We are seeking topic suggestions from women who have served or are currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Your input is valuable in shaping an event that reflects your experiences and addresses the issues that matter most to you.

Have your say here

Questionnaire open until 8 November 2024.

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[REMINDER] Join Us For Our Remembrance Day Service – Saturday, 09 November 2024

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Join the Branch 25 of the Royal Canadian Legion (representing the San Francisco Bay Area) for their annual Remembrance Day Service. The service will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion plot in Liberty Cemetery on 170 Liberty Road in Petaluma at 11am on Saturday, 09 November.

If you are unable to attend in person and wish to view the online stream, please register at:

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PVB8pow0SjmZEiUKkuR9lg

More information can be found at https://royalcanadianlegionus25.com/remembrance-day-service/

Reflecting in November

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An item from Canada’s History Magazine that may be of interest to members.

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This November, share powerful stories and spark thoughtful conversations with your students as you reflect on themes of war and peace.

War and Peace in the Classroom

In this guide, educators share how they teach war and peace in the classroom, including advice, online resources, books, and lesson plans. Learn more

Cree Code Talkers

LESSON PLANAs Cree was not a well-known language outside of North America at the time, the government relied on Cree men to aid the Second World War effort by speaking in code. Learn more

At Home and Away

KAYAK MAGAZINE

Explore the Kayak issues “Remembering the Great War,” “Great Canadian Women,” and “Canada and the Second World War” for stories about some of the many ways Canadians have been touched by war.

The Bank of Canada Museum

Financial Literacy Month Classroom ResourcesNovember is Financial Literacy Month and the Bank of Canada Museum is ready to help you with hands-on resources for your elementary and secondary classes. Learn more

Stories Behind the History

Experience storytelling in an engaging podcast format with these war-themed episodes: “Voices of Vimy,” “Canada in the Korean War,” and “Behind Barbed Wire: A German POW in Canada.”

Landscapes of Injustice

Greg Miyanaga describes how he tackled a complex issue — the internment and dispossession of Japanese Canadians — with elementary-aged students, helping them to develop empathy, understanding, and advocacy. Watch the video

| TEACHERS ! It’s not too late to get your *FREE* Heritage Fair classroom kit!

Featuring guides, planners, and promotional tools for you and your students — plus print copies of the publication What’s the Story? Copies are limited and will be mailed in December.

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Funding for the Heritage Fair Classroom Kit has been provided by The Asper Foundation, The Winnipeg Foundation, The Chawkers Foundation, The Wilson Foundation and the Government of Canada.

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Take Pride In Your Duties 🇺🇸

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We will all come together in just over six weeks for National Wreaths Across America Day. The continued dedication of our volunteers and supporters, who understand that ours is a year-round commitment, has allowed us to grow partnerships and outreach across the country.

As we head into the final stretch for our big day, let’s not lose track of how important the work all of you do year-round is in teaching the next generation the cost of freedom and the responsibility for its security that will one day fall on them.

As of today, we can share that on December 14, wreath-laying events will be held at over 4,700 participating locations. Thank you for your dedication to the mission – Remember, Honor, Teach!

I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty. ~John D. Rockefeller Jr.

With gratitude,
Karen Worcester

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Live with Purpose: Their Pride in Their Duties

The 9th attribute of a veteran’s wreath is “their pride in their duties.” For members of the Quilts of Valor Foundation (QOVF), this attribute speaks volumes, as each quilt they create is unique and handcrafted as a gift of thanks to those who have served and sacrificed.

Ready to make a difference? You can support this great program and WAA by sponsoring a veteran’s wreath through their Sponsorship Group. $5 of every $17 wreath sponsored will be given back to the Quilts of Valor Foundation!

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Coming Soon: American Heroes Cup Campaign

MISSION BBQ’s American Heroes Cup campaign will kick off on Tuesday, November 12!

For every American Heroes Cup purchased, $2 will be donated to Wreaths Across America to sponsor veterans’ wreaths for placement in 2025.

Thank you, MISSION BBQ, for your support!

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Escort to Arlington Radio Sponsors

Thanks to our sponsors, Wreaths Across America Radio will provide live, long-form coverage of the Escort to Arlington and share content relevant to our nation’s military veterans, their families, and the organization’s millions of volunteers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Veterans Day Lesson Plans

Did you know? Wreaths Across America provides free educational resources for learners of all ages as part of our TEACH Program.

Download our Veterans Day Lesson Plans and more curriculum from our website by clicking on the button below.

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The Mobile Education Exhibit’s November Schedule

Find the Mobile Education Exhibit near you!

In November, the Mobile Education Exhibit will visit Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania.

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When you sponsor a Patriot Pair, one wreath will be placed on a veteran’s headstone at a participation location, and a second wreath will be sent to the address of your choice. It is a great option if you’re looking to participate on National Wreaths Across America Day and remember the service of a veteran in your family, honor the sacrifice of a military family you know, or teach others about the Wreaths Across America mission at a business or at home.