Public Speaking & Workshops

Every year I do many speaking engagements in regards to Remembrance Day and honouring our veterans. In addition, I do speaking engagements relating to my research and publications on Canadian military history. If you are interested in having me come speak or conduct a workshop at your venue, please contact me for availability and booking.

Canadian Military Records

There are two lectures/ workshops I conduct on Canadian Military records.

1. Introduction to Canadian Military Records - covers a range of eras of Canadian Military Records and is more general in nature.

2. Researching your WW2 Canadian Ancestors- specific to conducting research on WW2 veterans both casualties and those who survived. Includes navigating and making ATIP requests.

The Vimy Eight

This lecture is based on the research I have conducted on Swift Current's casualties during the First World War. Through that research, I discovered that eight men from the "Frontier City" had given their lives at the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Six of whom died on the first day of battle. This presentation delves into the personal stories of these fallen heroes, while also providing background on the battle that became a significant moment in Canadian history.

Remembrance Day

While I am not a veteran myself, many of my family members are/ were. Including both my parents. Remembrance and veterans affairs have been a life long cause and passion of mine. I am a active member of the Royal Canadian Legion, serving as the Public Relations Officer for Branch 56 Swift Current. I have three different talks in regards to remembrance:

The History of Remembrance Day
The History of the Silver Cross Mother and Her Role
Remembrance and Why it is Important

Past Lectures & Speaking Engagements

Sasktel Max Feature - Morse Museum

As the former curator of the Morse Museum and Cultural Centre, I was asked to speak on the museum and its collection for a Sasktel Max TV feature. Video

Guest Speaker - Central School Remembrance Day Service

I had the honour to speak at the 2024 Central School Remembrance Day Service. In my talk I highlighted what remembrance is and what it means to different people.

Guest Speaker - RCL Branch 56 Remembrance Day Luncheon

In 2023, I was the guest speaker at the Branch 56 Remembrance Day Luncheon. During the luncheon, I shared my recent research on the individuals from Swift Current who gave their lives for King and Country during the World Wars.

Guest Lecturer - Lunch & Learn Series - Swift Current Museum

Researching Your Canadian Second World War Ancestors

I had the honour of speaking as part of the Lunch & Learn Series of talks held at the Swift Current Museum. In my talk I went over the major sources of Canadian Second World War records, where to find them, how to interpret them, and making an Access to Information Request at the Library and Archives of Canada.

Guest Author/ Speaker - Write Out Loud - Lyric Theatre

I was honoured to speak as a guest author at the Lyric Theatre's Write Out Loud series, which helps promote local and Saskatchewan authors. My reading was an excerpt from my upcoming book "We Will Remember Them: Heroes of Burnham".

Guest Lecturer - Swift Current Branch SGS

Researching Canadian Military Records

The Swift Current Branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society invited me to speak on Canadian military records. During this lecture I went over the major sources of Canadian military records and where to find them.