About The Memory Project

Created in 2001, The Memory Project is one of The Historica-Dominion Institute’s most successful educational programs designed to connect veterans and serving soldiers and students online and in classrooms across the country. The Memory Project Speakers' Bureau includes 1,500 volunteers from across Canada who visit classrooms and community groups to share their stories with youth.

Memory Project speakers represent a wide range of conflicts, including the Second World War, Korean War, Peacekeeping Operations and Canadian Forces experiences. To date, these veteran and Canadian Forces volunteers have reached more than 1 million young people. The Memory Project Digital Archive, an online database that houses the oral histories and artifacts of more than 1,000 Canadian veterans and currently serving men and woman, complements the Speakers' Bureau. Visit the Digital Archive. 

The Historica-Dominion Institute is the largest independent organization dedicated to Canadian history, identity and citizenship. Launched in September 2009 through the amalgamation of The Historica Foundation of Canada and The Dominion Institute, our mandate is to build active and informed citizens through a greater knowledge and appreciation of the history, heritage and stories of Canada.

Along with the Memory Project Speakers’ Bureau, The Historica-Dominion Institute has other veteran initiatives that you may be interested in.  See the list below.



Stories of the Second World War: This nationwide bilingual project will create an unprecedented account of Canada’s participation in the Second World War.


Ontario Veteran Community Archive: An online collection of stories, pictures, and documents which house the unique experiences of Ontario’s veterans.


Veteran Appreciation Days: This summer, veterans from all conflicts will be honoured for their sacrifices and their ongoing work in the community.


The Memory Project Digital Archive: Explore over 85 years of military history, through hundreds of first-hand accounts and artefacts shared by veterans from across Canada.


The Canadian Battlefields Study Tour: Designed to introduce high school teachers to some of the most important Canadian battlefields and memorials in Belgium and France.