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Improving the continuum of care for veterans & first-responders

10/10/2026

October 10th is World Mental Health Day with the theme; "Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change."

The physical demands of service as a first responder or Armed Forces member—frequent deployments, repeated exposure to trauma without adequate rest—take a cumulative toll on the body and mind and the small injuries add up over time. But these dedicated individuals gut through the pain and keep responding to emergencies in our communities. Psychological and moral injuries also accumulate over time taking a severe toll which all too often ends up in tragedy.

On this day, pause and reflect on the immense sacrifice made by our veterans and first responders and their families.

At Legion Veterans Village Research Foundation, we believe that every veteran deserves access to the mental health support they've earned. We are committed to funding research and building communities where healing happens.

You are not alone.
Help is available.
Together, we are stronger.

09/30/2026

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours residential school survivors, and the children who never returned home.
It serves as a powerful reminder of the lasting impacts of the residential school system.

On this day, we reflect on the legacy of the residential school system and commit to listening, learning, and taking action.

09/27/2026

Today, on Police & Peace Officers' National Memorial Day, we pause to honour and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice iprotecting the public from harm. Behind every fallen officer is a family forever changed by their loss.

We stand alongside families, colleagues, and communities across Canada as we remember the fallen and recognize the ongoing service of all who protect and serve.

Photo courtesy Canadian Police and Peace Officers Memorial

09/22/2026

September 21 marks the 45th International Day of Peace — a moment to pause, reflect, and recommit to healing.
This year’s theme, “Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day,” reminds us that peace isn’t just the absence of conflict — it’s the presence of compassion, safety, and support.
Peace is possible when we invest in each other. At LVVRF, we recognize that peace isn’t just the absence of conflict—it’s also about supporting our Veterans and First Responders, ensuring they have access to the care they deserve. By fostering research and innovation, LVVRF is committed to improving the lives of veterans and their families, helping them find peace, stability and hope in their post-service journey.

09/18/2026

Canada’s brave soldiers, sailors, and air crew endure many unseen sacrifices in their duties. But their families make sacrifices too. When our military members deploy on operations at home or overseas, their families deploy too. So on Military Family Appreciation Day, pause and reflect on the critical importance of the families of our Canadian forces members. They are important members of the military family and to the LVVRF mission to support veterans and their loved ones.

On Military Family Appreciation Day, we pause to honour not just our Canadian Armed Forces members, but every person in that broader military family — the partners, children, parents, and the fellow service members who carry one another through.

At the LVVRF, we see you. And we want you to know that as we build our programs and shape our research, military families are not on the margins — you are at the centre of everything we do. Because supporting Veterans means supporting the whole family.

To every military family: we see you, we honour you, and we are building something with you in mind.

09/17/2026

At the LVVRF, we believe no Veteran should ever stand alone — and for 100 years, neither has the Royal Canadian Legion.
Since 1926, the Legion has been the unwavering backbone of Veteran support in Canada. They have fought for pensions and benefits, championed the Veterans Charter, and stood beside our military families through their hardest moments. But perhaps their most important role of all? Keeping the flame of remembrance burning — year after year, generation after generation.

From the National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, to the cenotaphs in communities across this country, it is the Legion that ensures we never forget. Every poppy. Every Last Post. Every moment of silence.
As a valued partner of the Legion Veterans Village Research Foundation, the Legion's generosity has made our work possible. Together, we are building a future where every Veteran — past and present — is honoured and supported.

On behalf of our board and the Veterans we are privileged to serve — thank you, Royal Canadian Legion.

09/14/2026

The Battle of the Atlantic is one of the most important victories of the war because it was critical to maintain the lifeline to Britain especially in the critical early stages of the war. The warships escorting the convoys past the German U-boats became well known but the merchant marine remained anonymous and forgotten despite facing the same dangers. Only half of all merchant sailors survived the sinking of their ships during the war. The frigid waters of the North Atlantic brought a quick death, usually within five minutes, making the chances of survival one in 100 once a ship went down. Because of the danger from the wolfpacks, ships were often instructed to continue on their missions without stopping for survivors.
A total of 1,500 Canadian merchant mariners made the ultimate sacrifice, but it took years for merchant mariners to be officially recognized as veterans, making them eligible to receive disability pensions, allowances, and health-care benefits.
We will remember them.

Atlantic convoy from Sunderland in WWII. (n.d.). Wikimedia Commons. Retrieved from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Atlantic_convoy_from_Sunderland_in_WWII.jpg

09/13/2026

As Canada gathers in Ottawa today for the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony, we pause to honour the firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty — and those whose service ultimately cost them their lives through occupational illness.

Behind every name is a life, a family, a firehall, a crew, and a community forever changed.

At the Legion Veterans Village Research Foundation, we stand alongside Canada’s firefighter and First Responder communities. Today, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, acknowledge the families and colleagues who carry their memory, and reaffirm our commitment to improving the health and well‑being of those who serve.

We remember them. We honour their service. And we carry their legacy forward.

09/12/2026

“Every day a police officer goes to work, they may not come home. That’s what we agree to when we are sworn in to serve. Every day we say good‑bye to our families and loved ones, knowing it could be the last time. These women sacrificed their lives to protect and serve their communities.”
~ Renae Stevenson, board member and 23‑year veteran of the Abbotsford Police Department.

For National Policewomen’s Day, we honour and remember the Canadian policewomen who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Their courage, service, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

We also acknowledge the women who serve today — carrying immense responsibility and facing unique challenges with dedication.

We are forever grateful.

Image courtesy of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago today marked the end of the innocence of the 21st century. The world watched in stunned disbelief as passenger planes were flown into the World Trade Center towers in New York City, killing almost 3,000 people, including many first responders who bravely raced into the doomed buildings.

Over 400 first responders lost their lives that day, including 343 firefighters. Over the years, more than 400 additional firefighters have died from illnesses related to the tragedy.

We remember the victims, the heroes, and the lasting impact of that day. Their sacrifice will reverberate through the ages.

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