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Educational Events

In an effort to bridge the gap between civilians and the Canadian Armed Forces, we host education events on military history and other issues of significance within the military community.


Past Events

  • Virtual Fireside Chat:
    Resiliency in the Canadian military

    October 8, 2020

    True Patriot Love hosted a live a conversation that included unique and valuable insight about resiliency from women leaders from the military and Veteran community. It also drew upon various topics discussed in the For Her Country podcast.

  • Virtual Fireside Chat:
    For Her Country podcast

    July 6, 2020

    True Patriot Love hosted a live a conversation with guests of the podcast: Lieutenant-Colonel Eleanor Taylor, Warrant Officer Avril Jno-Baptiste-Jones, and Sergeant Leslie Blair. Moderated by the host of For Her Country, Shannon Busta, panelists shared their perspective on and stories of leadership, resiliency and self-improvement.

  • Virtual Fireside Chat:
    75th Anniversary of the end of WWII

    May 5, 2020

    Attendees heard from an esteemed group of Veterans including former Chief of the Defence Staff General (Retired) Rick Hillier, decorated WWII Veteran Captain (Retired) Martin Maxwell and former Invictus Games athlete Corporal (Retired) Kelly Scanlan as they shared their perspective on the leadership, teamwork and resilience from the war and shun light on how the lessons from the past can help us navigate the current global pandemic.

  • Annual Educational Trip – France 100

    November 10, 2018 – November 14, 2018

    From November 10-14, 2018, in honour of the 100th Anniversary of the end of The Great War, WWI, True Patriot Love led an incredible behind-the-scenes tour in France and Belgium, exploring the defining moments that helped shape Canada as a nation.

  • Annual Educational Trip – Mainland Italy 2018

    June 1, 2018 – June 7, 2018

    From June 1-7, we journeyed to mainland Italy to experience the Canadian WWII struggle south of Rome and pay tribute to the sacrifices of our service men and women.

  • Annual Educational Trip – Vimy 2017

    June 24, 2017 – June 29, 2017

    In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, True Patriot Love will travel to the battle sites and memorials of WWI and WWII in northern France to pay tribute to the fallen who have sacrificed so much.

  • Annual Educational Trip – Sicily

    June 19, 2016 – June 24, 2016

    From June 19-24, 2016, True Patriot Love led a group of dedicated supporters on an exclusive tour to the spectacular historic sites across Sicily.