From Vimy to Juno - National Travelling Exhibition
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January 26 - February 11
Location: Okanagan Military Museum
Address: 1424 Ellis St
Time: Various TimesWebsite: View Website
1969-12-31 16:00:00
1969-12-31 16:00:00
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From Vimy to Juno - National Travelling Exhibition
A special commemorative exhibition entitled From Vimy to Juno: Canada in France 1914-45 opened today at the Okanagan Military Museum. This national travelling exhibition explores the connections between defining moments in Canadian history and the experiences of Canadians who fought in both world wars. From Vimy to Juno was developed by the Juno Beach Centre, Canada’s only museum on the D-Day Landing beaches in Normandy, France.
The initiative was launched to commemorate a number of important Canadian anniversaries and milestones, including the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 2017 and the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Normandy Landings.
“In two world wars, hundreds of thousands of Canadians fought in France, where their achievements helped shape our national identity,” said Jenna Zuschlag Misener, Executive Director of the Juno Beach Centre. “The Juno Beach Centre is proud to bring this legacy from the sacred ground of Vimy Ridge and Juno Beach to all Canadians coast to coast through this special program, especially in Kelowna, a city rich in military history.”
“Canadian success on the battlefields at Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele set a high standard of performance for Canadian troops serving in the Second World War,” said Keith Boehmer, Military Historian at the Okanagan Military Museum. “This educational exhibition provides an excellent overview of key battles in Canadian military history.” From Vimy to Juno will be on display at the Okanagan Military Museum from January 26 to February 11.
ABOUT THE OKANAGAN MILITARY MUSEUM: The Okanagan Military Museum is one of three museums operated by the Kelowna Museums Society. The Okanagan Military Museum is visited by over 5,000 visitors and students every year and offers engaging exhibitions about the Okanagan’s contribution to Canada’s military history. It supports the mission and vision of the Kelowna Museums Society to inspire a community to be alive with its history – connecting people and place. www.kelownamuseums.ca
ABOUT THE JUNO BEACH CENTRE: The Juno Beach Centre was established in 2003 by veterans with a vision to create a permanent memorial to all Canadians who served Canada during the Second World War, and to preserve this legacy for future generations through education. The Centre in Normandy pays homage to the nearly 45,000 Canadians who died during the War, of which 5,500 during the Battle of Normandy and 359 on D-Day. A decade and over 750,000 visitors later, the Centre has been designated a site of national historic significance to Canada. The Association in Canada is a charitable organization which owns and operates the Centre. www.junobeach.org
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A special commemorative exhibition entitled From Vimy to Juno: Canada in France 1914-45 opened today at the Okanagan Military Museum. This national travelling exhibition explores the connections between defining moments in Canadian history and the experiences of Canadians who fought in both world wars. From Vimy to Juno was developed by the Juno Beach Centre, Canada’s only museum on the D-Day Landing beaches in Normandy, France.
The initiative was launched to commemorate a number of important Canadian anniversaries and milestones, including the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 2017 and the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Normandy Landings.
“In two world wars, hundreds of thousands of Canadians fought in France, where their achievements helped shape our national identity,” said Jenna Zuschlag Misener, Executive Director of the Juno Beach Centre. “The Juno Beach Centre is proud to bring this legacy from the sacred ground of Vimy Ridge and Juno Beach to all Canadians coast to coast through this special program, especially in Kelowna, a city rich in military history.”
“Canadian success on the battlefields at Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele set a high standard of performance for Canadian troops serving in the Second World War,” said Keith Boehmer, Military Historian at the Okanagan Military Museum. “This educational exhibition provides an excellent overview of key battles in Canadian military history.” From Vimy to Juno will be on display at the Okanagan Military Museum from January 26 to February 11.
ABOUT THE OKANAGAN MILITARY MUSEUM: The Okanagan Military Museum is one of three museums operated by the Kelowna Museums Society. The Okanagan Military Museum is visited by over 5,000 visitors and students every year and offers engaging exhibitions about the Okanagan’s contribution to Canada’s military history. It supports the mission and vision of the Kelowna Museums Society to inspire a community to be alive with its history – connecting people and place. www.kelownamuseums.ca
ABOUT THE JUNO BEACH CENTRE: The Juno Beach Centre was established in 2003 by veterans with a vision to create a permanent memorial to all Canadians who served Canada during the Second World War, and to preserve this legacy for future generations through education. The Centre in Normandy pays homage to the nearly 45,000 Canadians who died during the War, of which 5,500 during the Battle of Normandy and 359 on D-Day. A decade and over 750,000 visitors later, the Centre has been designated a site of national historic significance to Canada. The Association in Canada is a charitable organization which owns and operates the Centre. www.junobeach.org
