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Images of War at the
Peel Heritage Complex
The Peel Heritage Complex exhibited a selection
of war posters and provided an accompanying
school program. Students in grades 8 and
10 had the opportunity to view the posters
on display and discuss various themes including
poster design and how they convey a message,
stereotypes and symbols used in the posters,
and the details of the poster messages.
The most rewarding part of the school program
is the opportunity for students to interview
a Veteran about their war experiences. The
Dominion Institute of Canada, through The
Memory Project, coordinates local Veterans
who are interested in speaking to students
and sharing their stories. Many Veterans
also brought objects and mementos to share
with the groups. The combination of oral
history, archival records and art was an
overwhelming success, with hundreds of students
participating.
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Mr.
Robert Warren, just one of the many
Veterans who speak to students during
the Images of War school program
at the Heritage Complex. Mr. Warren
has recently retired after more than
30 years of service. He enlisted as
a young man and held a variety of
positions including soldier, medic,
and member of the United Nations Peacekeeping
Forces in Korea. Mr. Warren brings
his uniforms, mess kit and other memorabilia,
along with models and many other items
to share with the students.
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Mr.
Phillip Ash, another of the Veterans
who generously shared his stories
with Peel students, especially his
experiences during the Korean War
and his efforts to recognize and support
Korean War Veterans.
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| Peel
students exploring the Images of War
poster exhibition with a Peel Heritage
Complex Educator |
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