Youth Programs
We are committed to ensuring the tradition of Remembrance remains relevant to and supported by younger generations. We promote youth-specific education regarding Veterans and Remembrance through a range of local initiatives. Branch 30 encourages local schools to promote Remembrance Day Celebrations and youth involvement in supporting ceremonies.
The Legion distributes Poppies and educational materials, and offers schools the opportunity to have a speaker share stories and experiences about Veterans and Remembrance with the children.
Other local activities include:
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Commemorative ceremonies for youth
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Legion Youth Auxiliaries coordinated at the Branch level
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Support for Cadets to strengthen their leadership and growth
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Partnership with Cadets to deliver Poppy campaign
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Youth scholarship and bursary programs, coordinated at the Branch level
Poster, Literary and Video Contests
The Legion National Foundation, with the assistance of The Royal Canadian Legion and schools across the country, invite Canadian youth and children to honour Canada’s Veterans and foster the tradition of Remembrance through visual art, writing, and video. These contests see more than 100,000 students each year honour Canada’s Veterans through creative art and writing.
Refer to National Youth Remembrance Contests for more information.
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Congratulations to local student Sophie Rozenberg, who's poster submission in the District Junior Colour Poster Competition placed 2nd. No small feat, Branch 30 is proud of your success! Picture L to R: Youth Education Chair Comrade Elaine Adams, Sophie's Mother Anna, Sophie, Sophie's Father Gleb & Branch 30, 3rd VP, & Bursary & Sports Chair Comrade Paul Strybosch.
Poppy Trust Fund Bursaries
As part of the Legion’s commitment to Veterans and their families, we grant bursaries through the Poppy Trust Fund to the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Veterans who need financial assistance to pursue a post-secondary education. These bursaries can make a difference for Veterans’ families and offers these children an opportunity to further their educational goals.
Bursaries may be granted at any stage of a college or university program. We have developed eligibility requirements, deadlines and application procedures.
Scholarships
As part of the Legion’s commitment to youth, our Branch awards scholarships through our general funds to recognize scholastic achievement and support youth in our community. Criteria for these funds are established by our Branch and the Ontario Provincial Command.
For information on bursaries and scholarships available, please contact the Branch.