Saskatoon students honour veterans at E.D. Feehan ceremony

Across Saskatchewan, the next generation is paying tribute to Canada’s Armed Forces, particularly those who never returned home after defending democracy.

At Saskatoon’s E.D. Feehan High School, hundreds of students packed the school’s gymnasium for an hour-long Remembrance Service on Nov. 10, 2026, featuring a moment of silence.

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Several in attendance participated by delivering speeches, reciting the poem “In Flanders Fields”, and laying of wreaths to honour those who sacrificed.

“Remembrance Day is really important,” said student Katherine Wright. “Without the people who gave their lives to the service of our country, we could not be where we are today.”

Students also heard speeches from family members of veterans, who served in war and in peacetime.

Teacher Thomas McKay said many in their student body have family members that are currently living in war-torn areas.

“The purpose of stopping and recognizing that war is the opposite of where we want to get to is important.” McKay explained. “We also have students whose ancestors and family played a part in the ending of the Great War and World War II and other previous Canadian conflicts.”

This year, the school made special recognition of Indigenous veterans, and McKay added E.D. Feehan has a higher percentage of students that are Indigenous.

“Canada’s story doesn’t exist without our Indigenous veterans,” He said. “And the place that they played not only in the Great Wars but just in the creation of this country and even now.”

Katherine Wright, a student and co-presenter during the ceremony, shared that around 12,000 Indigenous men and women served in the two world wars and the Korean War.

“A lot of people don’t know that.” Wright said, “So we want to commemorate them and make sure they’re also remembered, as well as every other veteran and service member.”

Several teachers said the students were generally engaged and respectful during the ceremony.

McKay added recent events such as in Wainwright, Alta., prompted some to ask questions about service and sacrifice.

“It’s understandable that students wonder why someone would have to lose their life.” McKay said. “I think students recognize that, regardless of the conflict, a life lost is a life lost and is worth remembering and worth honouring.”