The centenary project will seek to maximize the museum's national footprint, emphasize accessibility, and appeal to a broad range of audiences both inside and outside the national capital region. At least two travelling exhibitions on John McCrae and Sam Steele, accompanied by off-site and online activities, will be developed and presented across the country. Projects are also in development relating to courage, the Victoria Cross awarded to Canadians, as well as a First World War lecture series.
The centenary project will both create and encourage new knowledge about the First World War. The museum will conduct research and assist educators across Canada. Printed materials, collections research, object conservation and other initiatives will generate professional knowledge and public understanding across a variety of media.
The museum is also interested in strengthening its virtual offers and continues to explore national and multinational partnership opportunities. These include the possibility of hosting an international academic conference in 2018.
Our history is rich and our collections are extensive—two important aspects that our offerings will reflect.
In closing, I would like to emphasize that the War Museum participates in and stages hundreds of events and programs annually, all of which promote public understanding of Canadian military history. Earlier this week we hosted the launch of Women's History Month, the theme this year being women's contribution to military history. And in just a few short weeks, the War Museum's Remembrance Day program and activities will be under way.
Our focus today has been on two particular all-encompassing projects, which will span an eight-year timeframe; however, we will be pleased to answer questions you may have regarding the War Museum's programs in general.
Thank you.