On the March! The 22nd Battalion in the Great War

The 22nd Battalion in the First World War

Immerse yourself in the daily lives of French-Canadian soldiers during the Great War through this captivating educational activity. Through poignant life stories, authentic artifacts, uniforms, and period photos, students discover the experience of the trenches and the importance of Canada's participation – and more particularly that of French Canadians – in the First World War.

A historical immersion rich in learning to understand the sacrifices and legacies of the Great War.

Designed for secondary cycle two students, this engaging activity highlights the historical and human issues of the First World War while encouraging reflection on Canada's role in world history.

Topics explored:

- History: Canadian involvement and the impacts of the war.

- Citizenship education: The values of courage, sacrifice and solidarity.

- Canada since the First World War: Social and political repercussions.

Duration: 60 minutes

« Canadiens-Français, Enrôlez-vous! » (French-Canadians, Enlist!) Educational Kit

The objective is to familiarize students with the socio-cultural and historical context of the Great War, and more specifically the reality of French-Canadians in 1914. This allows for a better understanding of the creation of the Royal 22e Régiment, the first Francophone unit in the country to fight overseas. It is presented in the form of a booklet, allowing students to put themselves in the shoes of a soldier at the time.

This educational kit is part of the Quebec and Canadian history program. It allows students to acquire knowledge about the historical context of the Great War in Quebec and Canada and, through the analysis of primary sources, to develop their intellectual skills related to history. The activities allow students to establish and relate facts according to the historical method and to analyze a social reality.