Resources
The Dutch Liberation 2020 Canadian Society was incorporated under the Societies Act of British Columbia, Canada on August 31, 2018.
Recommended Books
Terrible Victory
By Mark Zuehlke
On September 4, 1944, Antwerp, Europe’s largest port, fell to the Second British Army and it seemed the war would soon be won. But Antwerp was of little value unless the West Scheldt Estuary linking it to the North Sea was also in Allied hands.
On to Victory
The Canadian Liberation of the Netherlands, March 23-May 5, 1945 by Mark Zuehlke
The eighth Canadian Battle Series volume shares the story of the tense final days of WWII, remembered in the Netherlands as “the sweetest of springs,” which saw the country’s liberation from German occupation.
Teacher's Resources for Remembrance Day 2019 and May 2020
Veteran Affairs Canada
Preparing for a Social Studies lesson on the Second World War in Europe or more specifically the Netherlands? Veterans Affairs Canada has a plethora of fantastic information to help teachers with lesson plans and schools with specific videos and resources to prepare for their Remembrance Day Service.
The following links will give access to Veterans Affairs Canada website and provide detailed lesson plans for elementary and secondary schools. The information is focused on WWII in the Netherlands with teaching content, handouts for students, and videos.
https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/information-for/educators/learning-modules/netherlands
https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/history/second-world-war/liberation-netherlands
BC Agriculture in The Classroom Foundation
For teachers planting tulips, BC Agriculture in the Classroom has prepared a teaching resource "Celebrating Liberation with a Promise". To access the educational resources click on this link:
https://www.bcaitc.ca/resources/celebrating-liberation-promise
News And Updates
May 2024 Events
The Dutch-Canadian Remembrance Committee of the Netherlands Association “Je Maintiendrai” Society has reintroduced several previous projects coordinated by the Dutch Liberation 2020 Canadian Society.
Dutch-Canadian Remembrance Day Service 2024
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, members of the Dutch Canadian Community will commemorate the fallen “Dutch citizens” and the contributions of Canadian veterans and families to liberate the Netherlands from Nazi Germany’s occupation during the Second World War.
Erik van der Ven receives Royal recognition from the King of the Netherlands on King’s Day (Koningsdag) in Vancouver, British Columbia.
On April 27, 2022, Erik van der Ven received a Koninklijke Onderscheiding from his Majesty, Koning Willem Alexander of the Netherlands and became a member of the Order of Oranje-Nassau. Erik van der Ven has served the Dutch Community in the Vancouver Lower Mainland of British Columbia in various capacities
Royal Decoration For Dutch Network’s Past President Dr. Adriana Zylmans
It is a great honour and with tremendous joy that I am able to share with you that our past-president Dr. Adriana Zylmans received a royal decoration from His Majesty The King of the Netherlands.
Press Release May 2021
May 5th is Dutch Heritage Day in Canada instituted by a private member’s bill passed in parliament in Ottawa on October 23, 2018. On its third anniversary, Dutch-Canadians in British Columbia are leading the way to profile the day.
New documentary celebrates Canadian role in the liberation of the Netherlands
Made-in-B.C. broadcast marking the 75th Anniversary airs on Global BC on November 7, 2020. Ottawa, ON – November 3, 2020 – It’s been 75 years since Canadians
Celebrating 75 Years of Freedom
In honour of the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands, the Dutch Liberation 2020 Canadian Society has created a temporary display chronicling the liberation of the Netherlands by Canadian Armed Forces.
No Ceremony, But Thousands of Tulips to Remember The Fallen Canadian Soldiers in Groesbeek
To honour the fallen Canadian soldiers, thousands of tulips are placed on the graves in Groesbeek. A vase full of tulips for each and every one of them. Employees of the Canadian ambassy help, as do volunteers of the Faces to Graves foundation.
Student Photo Contest
Students, celebrate the Canadian Liberator tulips and enter the BCAITC Student Photo Contest for a chance to win valuable prizes ($375 total prize value)! Plus, all winning photos will
Bouquets of tulips say thanks to workers at North Van care homes
Source: North Shore News Nothing says spring like tulips. This week, bouquets of the spring flowers also said thanks to front-line healthcare workers at some
Tulips donated to Fraser Valley hospital commemorate Dutch liberation
Source: Mission City Record Bouquets of tulips are dropped off at Chilliwack General Hospital on April 22, 2020, as a commemoration of the Dutch Liberation
Dutch liberation marked with tulips at Langley care home
Source: Aldergrove Star Seniors received tulips thanks to a local bulb company It has been 75 years since Canadian Forces troops helped liberate the Netherlands
