Axes for the Allies: Memorial launches a bilingual, multimedia educational site on Newfoundland forestry units
On 6 Nov 2026, Memorial University published Axes for the Allies, a bilingual educational website presenting 12 years of research on Newfoundland and Labrador forestry units who served overseas in both world wars. The site features archival photos, videos, over 30 commissioned audio recordings, new musical arrangements and educator‑approved learning activities for use in Canadian classrooms.
Axes for the Allies is the capstone of a long research collaboration by Memorial scholars, assembling CD releases, print work and a travelling exhibit into an interactive website. Content includes archival recordings and images, 30+ audio performances (letters, poems and narratives), new musical arrangements and filmed choir pieces. The project was developed with community partners in Newfoundland and Scotland and supported by Digital Museums Canada. The site also offers Learning Activities specifically designed and approved for integration into Canadian curricula.
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