To make Canadian remembrance relevant, vibrant, and accessible—especially for young people—so as to inspire year-round gratitude for our peace, freedom, and friendship with other countries.
Our Vision
- The Canadian Remembrance Torch is a recognized symbol of Canadian remembrance, with a permanent home and a perpetual flame.
- Every Canadian student has an opportunity to participate as a Detective, Creative, and/or Influencer in the Student TorchBearers Program.
- The name of every Canadian killed in a war or peacekeeping mission is recognized with a Faces to Names profile that includes a photo and story.
- Every Canadian cenotaph has QR code signage that provides access to Faces to Names.
- Every Canadian community is inspired to host student-led commemorative events, year-round, and to promote historical bonds of friendship with communities outside of Canada.
The Founder
Karen Hunter is a writer, adventurer, and social entrepreneur known for her energy, passion, project management, and communication skills.
She is the granddaughter of a First World War Veteran and the daughter of a Second World War Veteran who enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1941, age 22. Her father’s Light Anti-Aircraft unit fought in the Italian campaign and later helped liberate the Netherlands. Karen’s mother was engaged to a Canadian pilot who was killed on Valentine’s Day, just three months before Germany surrendered to the Allies. Her aunt and two of her uncles also served in the Second World War.
