Juno Beach Centre

Discover Canada’s Second World War museum in Normandy, France! En français: @CentreJuno Instagram: @junobeachcentre

[Juno Beach Centre @JunoBeachCentre]

🍁 In 2024, the 80th anniversary of D-Day brought a record number of people to the museum. Between the school groups, families and Veterans that visited, we’re as inspired as ever and excited about the future.
Read our 2024 Impact Report to learn more 👉https://t.co/cF7EcIGBZp

[Juno Beach Centre @JunoBeachCentre]

Ahead of the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, Board President Chris joined WWII Veteran Marty Jones for a CTV Edmonton interview on remembrance, legacy, and Canada’s wartime history.

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Honoured to welcome Post Hotel & Spa as a Live Auction Sponsor for The Homecoming – Ordinary Canadians. Extraordinary Courage. on June 6 in Calgary. They’ve generously donated a luxury two-night stay at The Watson House in Lake Louise, including a private 4-course dining.

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The Juno Beach Centre is the most visible sign of Canada's contribution to the eventual Allied victory in the battle for Normandy that began on June 6, 1944, and ended only in late August.

-David J. Bercuson
Military historian, Our Finest Hour, p.2

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On 23 May 1941, HMCS Alberni and six other Canadian warships sailed into St. John’s, Newfoundland, marking the creation of the Newfoundland Escort Force. Their fight against U-boats helped secure Allied victory in Europe.
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#BattleOfTheAtlantic #RCN

[Chris LaBossiere @ChrisLaBossiere]

If you're in YYC and or can be on June 6th (D-Day Anniversary), the @JunoBeachCentre is having it's first ever fundraising gala. We will be honoured to have the Victoria Cross of Major David Currie (Southern Alberta Regiment) on-loan from the Canadian War Museum - which brings a heavy weight of remembrance and reverence into the room.

There are a small selection of unique sponsorship opportunities, which would include a table. The event is intimate (150-160) if you would want to secure a table, this is one way to do that.

It's at the amazing @CPKCrail historical event centre which features the rail car used by Winston Churchill as he rallied Canada in the war effort during WWII.

It will be a highly curated event, which will include some military pageantry, the Victoria Cross of course, and the emotional weight of our museum enjoyed here in Canada for a night.

We are also grateful for those who might want to feature their business or organization by donating a silent or live auction item that fits into the event. Hit me up!

[Juno Beach Centre @JunoBeachCentre]

June 6, 1944: 34 soldiers of the North Shore (NB) Regt. lost their lives on D-Day.

Today, Sgt. Eric Girard is running 200+ km, one lap for each, to honour them.

Support the run:
https://t.co/WtlxH5nYp8

#DDay #CanadaRemembers

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On the first Sunday in May, Canadians pause to remember.
Today, we honour the sailors of the Royal Canadian Navy, the aircrew of the Royal Canadian Air Force, and the merchant mariners of the Merchant Navy who served in the Battle of the Atlantic.

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We’re pleased to welcome Adam Austen to the Juno Beach Centre Association Board of Directors.
As Director of Communications at Bell Canada, Adam brings strong expertise in strategic communications, along with a meaningful personal connection to Canada’s military history.

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We’re pleased to welcome Kirstin Evenden, MA, FRCGS, to the Juno Beach Centre Association Board of Directors. She brings a strong academic background, a personal connection to Canada’s military history, and experience in nonprofit and cultural heritage leadership.

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Join The Homecoming: Ordinary Canadians. Extraordinary Courage. An evening of remembrance and storytelling.

Limited tables and sponsorships remain.
https://t.co/U8Z57E5COZ

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We’re pleased to welcome Garry Keller to the Juno Beach Centre Association Board of Directors.
Garry is Vice President of Government Relations at StrategyCorp, bringing extensive experience in public affairs, strategic communications, and policy development.

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We’re pleased to welcome Will Stewart to the Juno Beach Centre Association Board of Directors. A Senior VP at Enterprise Canada, he brings deep experience in strategic communications, public affairs, and community leadership.
#JunoBeachCentre #BoardOfDirectors #Remembrance

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On Juno Beach, courage came at an immeasurable cost. Ross Munro’s words remind us that behind every step forward on D-Day were Canadians who gave everything some for only moments of triumph, but for a legacy that endures generations.

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Honour the legacy of the 14,000 Canadians who landed on Juno Beach on D-Day.
With Flags for Juno, you can sponsor an authentic Canadian flag that has flown over Juno Beach.
Sponsor yours today and bring a piece of Juno Beach home - https://t.co/WH965WLhKz

#JunoBeach

[Juno Beach Centre @JunoBeachCentre]

New Podcast: D-Day & the Battle of the Scheldt
We’re excited to share that our Executive Director, Alexander Fitzgerald-Black, was recently featured on the Curious Canadian History podcast!

Listen now: https://t.co/ydztembTkc

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"Between the little seaside town of Bernières-sur-Mer and the Caen battlefront, Canadian troops have written an immortal history.”

On June 6, 1944, journalist Lionel Shapiro witnessed firsthand the courage and sacrifice of Canadian soldiers on D-Day.

#dday #junobeach #worldwar

[Project Athena @TFProjectAthena]

Project Athena is looking for sponsors.

I started Project Athena to save our history— there are 40,000 veterans’ stories that deserve to be heard. We built this from the ground up, and it’s already helping vets share their experiences and help people understand the war they fought in.

We’re growing fast, but we need partners to keep it going. Know a company, veteran group, or regimental association who’d want to support this?

DM me or email [email protected].

[Juno Beach Centre @JunoBeachCentre]

Thanks, Marty!

[Marty Forbes @MJForbes]

A perfect day to remind you of the importance of this project. @JunoBeachCentre

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🏒 Canadian troops in Normandy “went at it like hockey players.” – Cpl. Dick Raymond (American who joined the @CanadianArmy in 1942).

Congrats to the Canadian men’s hockey team at the #4Nations! Your performance has inspired us all to keep fighting for Canada.

O' Canada! 🇨🇦🏆🏅