Our Mission | About | The Vimy Foundation

The Foundation works to preserve and promote Canada's ongoing legacy of leadership

The First World War victory at Vimy Ridge in April 1917, a milestone where Canada came of age and was recognized on the world stage, acts as a symbol of this rich legacy. Our actions here at the Vimy Foundation are informed by our commitment to three strategic pillars:
Leadership - shaping informed and engaged leaders of tomorrow
Legacy - evolving our connection to our First World War heritage
Longevity - delivering on a commitment to maintaining operational excellence

The Foundation carries out its mission by:

Spreading awareness through educational programs, both domestic and overseas;
Spreading awareness through innovative projects and unique initiatives;
Spreading awareness through promoting recognition of April 9th as Vimy Day.

The Vimy Foundation's Top Ten Accomplishments:

1. In partnership with the Government of Canada, developed a public commemoration for the last surviving First World War soldier on Vimy Day 2011;

2. Having The Vimy Memorial placed on the new $20 bill;

3. Creation of Vimy Place in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Park in Montreal;

4. Influencing the provincial and municipal governments across the country to lower flags on Vimy Ridge Day;

5. Hosting gala events across the country celebrating Vimy Ridge Day;

6. Staging commemorative events for the 100th Anniversary of the Battle in 2017;

7. Vision and development of the Vimy Visitor Education Centre on the site of the Vimy Memorial;

8. Creation of a mobile application and a digital experience focusing on the Vimy Memorial site and Canada's military history to bring “Vimy to the World”;

9. Developed informative and creative educational programs helping Canada's youth learn about First World War and military history; and

10. Vision and development of the Vimy Foundation Centennial Park at Vimy, France.

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Brief Overview

Inspired by the heroic victory of the Canadian Forces at Vimy Ridge, the Vimy Foundation believes that the key to a successful future lies in knowing one's past, and that the remarkable story of Vimy should be shared with young people from across the country.
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To help spread awareness, the Foundation works with different partners on many projects and commemorative initiatives, while also creating forward-looking educational programs that use history as a tool for building a better future.