Welcome to the Memory Project
Stories of Service and Sacrifice
This nationwide bilingual project will create a record of Canada’s participation in the Second World War and Korean War as seen through the eyes of thousands of veterans. The Memory Project will provide every living Second World War and Korean War veteran with the opportunity to share their memories through oral interviews and digitized artefacts and memorabilia. These stories and artefacts will be available on this site for teachers, students and the general public.
The Memory Project Archives is an initiative of the Historica-Dominion Institute and is made possible with generous funding from Canadian Heritage.
Veterans Affairs Canada / Anciens Combattants Canada
Veteran Affairs Canada provides client-centred services and benefits that respond to the needs of veterans, other clients and their families, in recognition of their services to Canada and to keep the memory of their achievements and sacrifices alive for all Canadians.
historica-dominion.caCanadian Heritage / Patrimoine canadien
Canadian Heritage is responsible for national policies and programs that promote Canadian content, foster cultural participation, active citizenship and participation in Canada's civic life, and strengthen connections among Canadians.
pch.gc.caAdvisory Committee
Dr. Jonathan Vance
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Conflict and Culture, Department of History, The University of Western Ontario
Albert Wong
Lieutenant Commander (Retired) Canadian Forces
Élizabeth Allard
Vice-présidente , Fédération des aînés et des retraités francophones de l’Ontario (FAFO)
Murray Brewster
Ottawa Defence Correspondent The Canadian Press
Ronal Pruessen
Professor, Department of History & Advisor on International Partnerships, Munk Centre for International Studies The University of Toronto
Dr. Jim Woods
Oral History Lecturer, Department of History, University of Victoria
Richard Blackwolf
President/Commanding Officer British Columbia Aboriginal Veterans and Serving Members Association
Shawna Ardley
RN, BScN, BA, MA, Toronto Public Heath (Debriefing specialist)
Marco Fiola
Chair of the Department of French and Spanish, Ryerson University (specialist in translation)
Dr. Steven High
Canada Research Chair Concordia University Centre for Oral History
Zane Pieckenbrock
Managing Director Canada Company
John Gill
Broadcasting Consultant
James Stewart
Educator Bishop Strachan School
Ted Barris
Author, Historian
Sally Fur
Communications Advisor, Communications & Stakeholder Relations, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Ellen Scheinberg, PH.D
Director, Ontario Jewish Archives Latner Centre for Jewish Knowledge & Heritage
Kathy Grant
Founder, The Legacy Voices Project
Ruby Librado
RN, MScN, CRRN, ACNP, GNC(C), Sunnybrook Health Sciences (specialist in geriatric care)
Senator Yonah Martin
Honourary Patron of The Memory Project: Stories of the Korean War
Dan Bjarnason
Historian, Author of Triumph at Kapyong: Canada's Pivotal Battle in Korea
Doug Finney
National Vice-President & President, Heritage Unit & Korea Revisit Coordinator for The Korea Veterans Association of Canada
Mike Czuboka
Member of The Korea Veterans Association of Canada and organizer of the KVA’s ‘Last Hurrah’ Reunion in Winnipeg, MB
Dr. Serge Durflinger
Associate Professor, Department of History, University of Ottawa (specialization in Canadian Military History)
