Youth Program
The Langford Royal Canadian Legion is here to connect, support, and provide opportunities for the youth of the Westshore Community.
While the Royal Canadian Legion's core mandate is “to commemorate and honour those who served and died for our country and to provide assistance to surviving veterans and their families as well as to serving Canadian Forces personnel”, it also is extensively involved in “supporting the community, educational, medical, social and athletic endeavors among all age groups in Canada”.
National Youth Remembrance Contests
Each year Legions across Canada sponsor this contest for youth.
For the BC/Yukon Command Branches there are four categories:
Primary (Grades 1-3)
Junior (Grades 4-6)
Intermediate (Grades 7-9)
Secondary (Grades 10-12)
Students may submit Posters (Black & White or Colour), Essays, Poems and Videos.
Information packages are provided to schools in October. Langford Legion Branch 91 will pick up all entries from Westshore schools.
Winners at local levels advance to Zones, then Provincial then National with prizes at each level.
For more information contact Legion Branch 91:
Phone:(250)-478-1828
NOVEMBER 11TH
This date in Canada’s history signifies the end of the First World War. On the 11th day of the 11th month at 11 o’clock people are asked to pause for 2 minutes of silence for reflection on the sacrifices made during war times.
At Veterans Memorial Park in Langford, people gather for the ceremony at 10:30. It is a solemn occasion and respectful attendance and participation is desired.
Remembrance Day
APRIL 9TH-12TH
Many historians consider that in 1917 the victory by Canadians at Vimy Ridge in France was the defining moment for Canada’s Armed Forces as it emerged from the shadow of Britain. Canadian Troops earned a strong reputation from their efforts.
Each year a date between April 9 and 12 is selected for a memorial Candlelight Vigil at dusk, the time when the battle began in 1917.
Branch 91 holds a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park at dusk – where Veterans pass a candle to a youth in attendance to set at the Vimy Ridge Memorial Statue - exact date to be advertised in the Spring.
Battle of Vimy Ridge
September 15 -21:
Legion Week
*Poppy Growing Challenge - details to come
National Youth Remembrance Contests Promotion
(formerly Remembrance Poster/Literary Contests) for more information visit
https://legionbcyukon.ca/remembrance/youth-remembrance-contest/
and
https://www.legion.ca/communities-youth/youth-education/remembrance-contestsOctober 25:
Poppy Campaign Begins
Raising of the flag at City Hall (Westshore) Times TBA
National Youth Remembrance Contest Deadlines
- end of November for Branch 91 - Contact Legion Branch 91 for detailsNovember 4-11:
Veteran's Week
November 11:
Remembrance Day
Parade & Ceremony - Veterans Memorial Park, Langford - 10:30 am
November 15:
Valentines for Veterans Project (V4V) Registration Opens
December 2:
Deadline for V 4 V registration forms to Legion or Youth Coordinator
January 13: (week of)
Pick up date for Valentines for Veterans from participating schools
February 14:
Valentine's Day
April 1:
Legion Branch 91 Bursary Application Deadline for Grads
April 9:
Vimy Ridge Candlelight Vigil – Veterans Memorial Park – dusk –(specific time TBA)
Canadian Armed Forces Day - 1st Sunday in June
June 6:
D-Day
Royal Canadian Legion National Track & Field Championships (date TBA)
Annual Events and Ceremonies
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE AND OTHER YOUTH CONNECTIONS OPPORTUNITIES call (250)-478-1828
or email Gerry Brennan - legion91youthcoordinator@gmail.com