Educational Videos

Canada’s Military History with Commonwealth Countries
Released: June 26, 2017

Honourary Colonel Ian Taylor talks about Canada’s Military History up to 1939, and Canada’s military cooperation with Commonwealth Countries. Video by Grant Cree.


Canadian Military in Eastern Europe, 2017
Released: May 19, 2017

Learn more about the Canadian Armed Forces missions in Eastern Europe. In this 28-minute video, Colonel Bill Fletcher, Commander of 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, shares timely insights for Canadian citizens about Operation Unifier and Operation Reassurance. During his presentation on 10 May 2017, Colonel Fletcher spoke to members of Edmonton United Services Institute. This video was approved by Colonel Fletcher, and is for educational purposes only. Video by Grant Cree.


Canadian Army in Normandy Campaign
Released: April 27, 2017

What happened after D-Day? Guest speaker Thomas Bradley showcases Canadian Army participation during the Normandy Campaign in France, June 1944. His presentation includes dozens of soldiers’ stories, vivid maps, and rare photos that seem to leap off the screen at you.

Mr. Bradley opens his talk with historical accounts of Canadians fighting SS troops on June 7, 1944 and concludes with the war crimes trial of Nazi SS General Kurt Meyer. This presentation took place on April 22, 2017 at the Brigadier Jefferson Armoury in Edmonton, Alberta. Video by Grant Cree.


2017 ANZAC Day Service, Edmonton
Released: April 23, 2017

The Edmonton ANZAC Day Committee hosted their annual memorial service on Sunday 23, April 2017 at the Brigadier Jefferson Armoury in Edmonton, Alberta. Members of the South Alberta Light Horse and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pipes and Drums supported the ceremony. Dignitaries included Lieutenant Governor Lois Mitchell; Turkish Honorary Consulate General Kenan Tan; and Government of Alberta Military Liaison Nicole Goehring. Video by Grant Cree.


Norman Leach: Peacekeeping vs. Peacemaking
Released: September 28, 2016

The first video from our series on the realities of peacekeeping in the modern era. This topic is especially important, with the Trudeau Government looking at committing Canada to UN peacekeeping operations. Author and Historian Norman Leach shares his thoughts with us. Filmed at our 2017 Symposium on Sept. 17, 2016 in Edmonton, Alberta.



LCol Nick Grimshaw: Peacekeeping vs Peacemaking
Released: October 12, 2016

The Second video from our series on the realities of peacekeeping in the modern era. Lieutenant-Colonel Nick Grimshaw, Chief of Operations for 3rd Canadian Division based at Edmonton Garrison, presents timely information on peacekeeping during a symposium hosted on September 17, 2016 by Edmonton United Services Institute. LCol Grimshaw was one of five expert panellists discussing Peacekeeping vs. Peacemaking and the role of the Canadian military. This is one of five videos featuring speakers at that symposium.



Laurie Hawn: Peacekeeping vs Peacemaking
Released: October 12, 2016

The Honourable Laurie Hawn, former Member of Parliament and retired RCAF fighter pilot, provides a political perspective and reality check during his discussion about peacekeeping. His 30-minute presentation was during a symposium hosted on September 17, 2016 by Edmonton United Services Institute. Mr. Hawn was one of five expert panellists discussing Peacekeeping vs. Peacemaking and the role of the Canadian military.



Major (Ret’d) Joe Howard: Peacekeeping vs. Peacemaking
Released: October 12, 2016

Major (Ret’d) Joe Howard, a legal analyst specializing in international affairs, shares his insights on Canada’s involvement in the United Nations. His 25-minute presentation was during a symposium hosted on September 17, 2016 by Edmonton United Services Institute. Major (Ret’d) Howard was one of five expert panellists discussing Peacekeeping vs. Peacemaking and the role of the Canadian military. This is one of five videos featuring speakers at that symposium.



Dr. Rob Huebert: Peacekeeping vs. Peacemaking
Released: October 12, 2016

Dr. Rob Huebert, Professor of Political Science at the University of Calgary, provides comments and recommendations based on four presentations by expert panellists discussing: “Peacekeeping vs. Peacemaking and the role of the Canadian military.”