Michael Kelly

Today is Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day. Jewish Canadians responded to events overseas by joining the Armed Forces, pressuring the government to act, and by participating in relief efforts. thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/hol…

Field Marshal Earl Haig, founder of the British Legion and commander of the British Expeditionary Force during the First World War, urged Canadian Veterans to unite under one national organization. His call for unity inspired the creation of a single national voice to advocate for Veterans’ welfare, directly influencing the formation of the Canadian Legion. Learn more about our story: #section_1921_05_15" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">legion.ca/ourstory/#sect… Photo: General Douglas Haig (right) leaves 3rd Canadian divisional headquarters in February 1918. Legion Magazine Archives

Happy #Easter to our Eastern Rite Catholic and Orthodox Christian community at #TCDSB. Wishing you peace, hope, and abundant blessings this holy season.

Savez-vous combien de femmes ont servi dans le Corps féminin de l’Aviation royale du Canada durant la Deuxième Guerre mondiale? Testez vos connaissances avec notre jeu-questionnaire : thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/fr/quiz/cc-qui…

Discover the story behind the Red Chamber🍁 A full suite of brochures from the Senate of Canada is available! Learn how senators serve as strong, principled voices in our parliamentary democracy, explore how a bill becomes law, or dive into the rich history of the Senate of Canada Building. For kids, there’s an activity book and a lovingly illustrated fable of how the Senate came to be. 📲 Watch this quick step-by-step video to access the brochures in seconds. Printable versions are also available to download. #SenCA

Everyone in Canada is accorded protections from the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, but how many of these rights and freedoms can you list? Find out how much you know about this document with our quiz: thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/quiz/the-ch…

To help Grade 5 teachers introduce their students to Ontario’s democracy, elections and how to be an active citizen, we offer free curriculum-aligned classroom resources. 📚 Explore our educational tools and order materials at elections.on.ca/learning!

Today on Vimy Ridge Day, the Memory Project remembers the bravery and sacrifice of 3,598 Canadian soldiers who died in battle in 1917. Honour their memories by learning about the pivotal battle with our resources.historicacanada.ca/productions/gu…

Today, the National Flag of Canada is at half-mast on the Peace Tower to honour the brave Canadian soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917. This moment in our history stands as a symbol of unity and courage.

Today, the flag on the Peace Tower will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset to mark Vimy Ridge Day. #SenCA #LestWeForget #Vimy

We encourage all #TCDSB students to apply as we have 3 awards available, visit the link below to begin 😇 angelfoundationforlearning.org/bursaries-and-…

Your whole life you hear about the shoulders of giants. Then one day you wake up and find you're the shoulders. Four broad new sets of shoulders just orbited the Moon. Imagine how many more will stand upon them. @NASA @csa_asc #Artemismission

Today, we remember and reflect on the horrific 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. We honour the victims, survivors, and everyone whose lives were changed forever by the atrocities and commit to building a better world where such horrors are never forgotten or repeated.

In 1939, the Canadian Legion Education Services (CLES) was established to support the education and personal development of Canadian military personnel, both at home and overseas. In Canada, classes included agriculture, trades, bookkeeping, secretarial skills, and languages. Learn more about our history: #section_1939_education" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">legion.ca/ourstory/#sect… Photo: Canadian service members watch a film provided by the Canada Legion Education Services.

This year’s theme for #WorldHealthDay is, “Together for health. Stand with science.” Building a healthy future together requires an evidence-based approach to education & advocacy. #CatholicTeachers will continue to champion this in our daily work in the classroom & beyond!

Humanity’s farthest-traveling explorers captured historic images of Earth from the far side of the moon Monday evening. Just before the Artemis II astronauts entered a planned 40-minute communications blackout as they flew behind the moon, they snapped images of “Earthset,” the setting of Earth behind the lunar surface. The image shows the planet's day side, with clouds hovering over Australia, while a darkened portion of the planet experiences nighttime. The image evoked memories of “Earthrise,” an image taken by astronaut William Anders during the Apollo 8 mission in late December 1968. The photo of Earth’s setting was taken at 6:41 p.m. EDT on Monday, according to NASA. Around 7 p.m. EDT, Orion made its closest approach to the moon, reaching approximately 4,067 miles above the lunar surface. The crew set a new record two minutes later, reaching the mission’s maximum distance of 252,756 miles from Earth. That’s a new record for human travel in space. The crew also witnessed a solar eclipse that lasted nearly an hour as the Orion spacecraft, moon and sun lined up to create the spectacle. The corona formed a halo of sorts around the moon during the nearly 54 minutes of totality that the astronauts watched using eclipse glasses. “It is so great to hear from Earth again,” Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch radioed back as the communications blackout ended. After the crew’s seven-hour lunar flyby finished, the crew received a congratulatory call from President Donald Trump. “I’ll ask for your autograph, because I don’t really ask for autographs much,” Trump said. “But you deserve that.”

The federal by-election in University–Rosedale is on Monday, April 13. Are you planning to vote? Polls are open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Make sure you know where to go and what to bring! Check your voter information card or visit us online.

There is still one month left to apply to this year’s Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy! Apply now: ow.ly/Hw2t50YuQcy

Which Canadian baseball team did Jackie Robinson play on? Find out how much you know about sports in Canada with our quiz: thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/quiz/cc-qui…

Journée de réflexion sur le génocide des Tutsis au Rwanda en 1994: Roméo Dallaire a dirigé la mission de l’ONU au Rwanda, où il est témoin du génocide. Il a été tellement affecté par cela qu’il s'est porté à la défense des victimes des conflits. thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/fr/article/dal…