The Legacy of the Vimy Centennial & How Canadians Commemorate Significant Anniversaries

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In this lecture public historian Jeremy Diamond will explore the importance of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 2017, and how the centennial helped Canadians reflect on the sacrifices of soldiers, as well as the role that Vimy Ridge plays in Canadian identify and history. More generally, Jeremy will also consider how Canadians commemorate important anniversaries through ceremonies, memorials, education, and public events, helping to preserve history memory for future generations.

Jeremy Diamond is the founding CEO of The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Foundation. A public historian with more than twenty years of experience in fundraising, program development and communications, Jeremy has held leadership roles as CEO of Museum of Toronto, Executive Director of the Vimy Foundation and COO of Historica Canada. He is a frequent media contributor in the areas of Canadian history, citizenship and civic engagement and the grandson of a Second World War RCAF officer.