Full Remembrance Day program at RRU

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From top left to bottom right: A man playing the bagpipes with a crowd of people in uniform; A totem pole in a ray of sunlight; An old carriage in the Hatley Museum; A man on stage in soldier costume during a performance of Remembering Mary's Wedding.

Royal Roads University invites the community to join a day of reflection and remembrance on Tuesday, November 11, with a series of events honouring Canada’s veterans and their enduring legacy. 

Remembrance Day ceremony 

The day begins at 10:40 a.m. with a solemn Remembrance Day ceremony on the Castle Terrace Lawn outside Hatley Castle, co-hosted by Royal Roads University, the Vancouver Island Ex-Cadet Club, and CFB Esquimalt. This  gathering offers a moment to pay tribute to those who have served and made sacrifices for our country. 

Documentary film screening 

Following the ceremony, attendees are invited to a documentary screening at 11:45 a.m. in the Quarterdeck of the Grant Building. Presented by Geoffrey Bird, professor and lead of the War Heritage Research Initiative, the film titled Story Pole: Indigenous Veterans and the Tallest Totem in the World explores the powerful stories of Indigenous veterans and their commemoration. The 45-minute film is free and open to the public.  

* Please note, this film documents racist and colonial ideologies; it may be troubling for some viewers and is not suitable for children under 13 years old.   

Visit the RRU Museum 

From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Royal Roads University Museum, located in the lower level of Hatley Castle, will welcome visitors to explore exhibits that delve into Canada’s military history. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome. 

Grab a bite to eat or a warm beverage from the Habitat Café, open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., offering light refreshments for purchase. 

Pacific Opera Victoria performance 

The day concludes with a special performance of Remembering Mary’s Wedding, a reimagining of the beloved Canadian play and opera, hosted by Pacific Opera Victoria. The show begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Dogwood Auditorium. Tickets are available via Eventbrite and are free for active military members and veterans.