In the Canadian Army, several honorary appointments may be granted: Colonel-in-Chief, Colonel of the Regiment, Honorary Colonel and Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel. Most Reserve regiments have two: an Honorary Colonel and an Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel.
Honorary Colonel Emeritus Darrell Bricker on Simcoe Day, John Graves Simcoe, the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada (Ontario) and Commanding Officer of The Queen’s Rangers, laid the foundations for the City of Toronto.
By examining the symbols on the regimental guidon, students will explore events such as the War of 1812 and its participants as a way of discovering the developing identities of Canada and Ontario (formerly Upper Canada).
By examining the battle and theatre honours on the regimental guidon students will create a presentation (such as a podcast, class presentation, art project, or a teacher-approved medium) that reflects how the history of The Rangers is interwoven with Canada’s history, identity and culture
The goal of this lesson plan is to understand the role of the Lieutenant Governor as the King's representative, explore the position of Colonel of the Regiment of The Queen's York Rangers, and assess the importance of ceremony, tradition, and the military in Canadian society.
Explore the history of The Queen’s York Rangers from Rogers’ Rangers and the American Revolution to modern Canadian military service, with connections to Upper Canada, Toronto, Vimy Ridge, Afghanistan and beyond.
