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Every Name Has a Face.
Every Face Has a Story.

Faces to Names engages students and communities in uncovering the stories of Canadians who gave their lives in service. Together, we’re bringing deeper meaning to the names on Canada’s memorials, one story at a time.

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Title: “Wait for me, Daddy.” Private Jack Bernard, B.C. Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own Rifles) saying goodbye to his five-year-old son Warren.
Photographer: Claude P. Dettloff
Date: October 1, 1940
Credit: Library and Archives Canada/Claude P. Det

Bringing Remembrance to Life

WHAT IS FACES TO NAMES

Faces to Names transforms the way we remember. Behind every name on a memorial is a real person; someone’s child, friend, or neighbour. Through photographs, stories, and historical records, we’re bringing these individuals to life and deepening our understanding of their lives and the sacrifices they made.

Our platform engages students and communities in discovering and sharing these personal stories, ensuring that remembrance remains meaningful for generations to come.

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Investigate

Students explore the lives behind the names through guided, inquiry-based research using historical records, local archives, and community connections.

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Build

Students create structured profiles that document each individual’s story, connecting personal history to place, service, and sacrifice.

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Share

Student work contributes to a growing body of remembrance, connecting classrooms with communities and bringing local history to life.

For Classrooms and Communities

WHO THIS IS FOR

Whether you’re a teacher bringing history to life in the classroom or a student researching an individual on the local cenotaph, Faces to Names provides the structure and tools to make remembrance personal and meaningful.

Working alongside classrooms, communities contribute local knowledge, photographs, and records that help bring these stories to life.

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Ready to Bring Remembrance to Life?

Faces to Names supports classroom-based research that connects students with the individuals behind their local memorials—bringing understanding, connection, and meaning through real stories.