Our Mission | About | The Vimy Foundation

The Foundation works to preserve and promote Canada's ongoing legacy of leadership

The First World War victory at Vimy Ridge in April 1917, a milestone where Canada came of age and was recognized on the world stage, acts as a symbol of this rich legacy. Our actions here at the Vimy Foundation are informed by our commitment to three strategic pillars:
Leadership - shaping informed and engaged leaders of tomorrow
Legacy - evolving our connection to our First World War heritage
Longevity - delivering on a commitment to maintaining operational excellence

The Foundation carries out its mission by:

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Spreading awareness through our educational youth programs, both domestic and overseas;
Spreading awareness through innovative digital projects and unique commemorative initiatives;
Spreading awareness through promoting recognition of April 9th as Vimy Day.

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Brief Overview
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‍The Vimy Foundation, a Canadian non-profit established in 2006, is dedicated to preserving and sharing the legacy of Canada's contributions during the First World War, particularly at the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Inspired by the history of Canadian Forces at Vimy Ridge, the Foundation believes that understanding our past is key to building a successful future.

Committed to ensuring that the stories of Canadian leadership and sacrifice are shared with future generations, the Vimy Foundation works with diverse partners on commemorative initiatives and forward-looking educational programs. These projects aim to spread awareness of Canada’s First World War history, inspiring young people across the country to use history as a tool for creating a better tomorrow.

‘The Past is Worthy of our Present’: Vimy 105 to Vimy 110

After three years of reorganization and the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the Vimy Foundation has developed a strategic planning process to implement a five-year organizational growth strategy with short- and long-term goals leading up to Vimy 110.

Building on our existing strategic pillars of Leadership, Legacy, and Longevity, we have engaged in consultation with partners and stakeholders to understand viewpoints that help us reflect on our purpose, understand scope, and contribute to our collective goals.

We invite you to read the strategic plan that will guide the Foundation's actions over the next five years for building the future, informed by the past.

Vimy 105 to Vimy 110, English version
Vimy 105 à Vimy 110, version française