Classroom at the Crosses 2025: Inspiring Learning and Remembrance Amid Challenges

From October 27 to November 11, 2025, Valour Canada once again collaborated with Field of Crosses for the “Classroom at the Crosses” program.  We welcomed more than 3,000 students, Cadets, Girl Guides, and Scouts to explore Canadian military history, peacekeeping, and service.

Kicking off a week earlier than last year to meet increased demand, the program took place at Field of Crosses, creating a powerful learning environment where young minds engaged with stories of sacrifice, service, and the significance of Remembrance.

This year, despite the challenges posed by the Alberta teachers’ strike, we quickly adapted with a Plan B—welcoming families to our artifact-handling tent every hour on the hour. Visitors explored our expanded collection of historical military artifacts and connected with history through engaging, hands-on experiences. New volunteers—including veterans and military history enthusiasts and experts—joined our team, bringing their knowledge and personal stories to inspire the next generation.

Thank you to everyone who made this year’s “Classroom at the Crosses” a success:

• The Field of Crosses team for their continued collaboration.
• Our dedicated artifact-handling volunteers, members of Ypres 3 CAV (Canadian Army Veteran), military veteran volunteers, and university student guides, for guiding students through meaningful, hands-on experiences.
• Valour Canada’s board members for volunteering their time, knowledge, and equipment.
• 41 Canadian Brigade Group for their essential support in setting up and taking down the artifact-handling modular tent.
• Calgary Curling Club for allowing us to use one of their rooms as our temporary classroom.

Valour Canada extends its heartfelt gratitude to Calgary Foundation for their generous support through their Community Grants program, which has made this program possible.