Faces of Freedom

Veterans Affairs Canada

Explore stories of fellow Canadians—the Faces of Freedom—some of whom volunteered to bravely defend our freedom. Their faces tell the story and their legacy will live on.

  1. 03/29/2023

    The peacekeeping series - Africa: The Congo

    Charles Hamel first joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1973, and went on to serve for more than 42 years, between the regular and reserve forces. He served on Operation Crocodile in the Congo in 2003.

    13 min

  2. 11/10/2021

    Trauma, resilience and a return to Afghanistan

    Simon Mailloux proves that he is not easily broken. What some might see as a career-ending injury, Mailloux saw as an opportunity to redefine himself and his place in the Canadian Armed Forces

    11 min

  3. 11/09/2021

    Domestic Operations: Responding to the call of duty on Canadian soil

    When it comes to extreme weather and natural disasters, Josh Bowen has seen Canada at its worst. As a member of the Canadian Armed Forces for 13 years, his career took him to the front lines and in emergency command centres of the 2011 Manitoba floods, the 2013 flood in southern Alberta, and the massive Fort McMurray wildfire of 2016, to name a few.

    13 min

  4. 11/07/2021

    The Gulf War : Women on the lines of combat

    Bettina Fuchs enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 1985, seeking a good job and professional advancement. During her 25 years of service, she was amongst the first Canadian military women to serve in combat when the Gulf war erupted.

    11 min

  5. 11/06/2021

    Peacekeeping: Haiti is in trouble

    A member of the Canadian Armed Forces, Chief Warrant Officer Dominique Geoffroy enlisted in 1987, and went on to serve on deployments around the world, including a United Nations Mission to Haiti in 1997.

    13 min

  6. 10/28/2021

    Introducing Faces of Freedom Podcast Season Five

    In this season of the Faces of Freedom podcast, we’re taking you to missions at home and around the world. Hit that subscribe button because season five launches 6 November 2021.

    1 min

  7. 08/17/2021

    The peacekeeping series - Asia: East Timor

    Kerry Mould’s military career spans over two decades. He has served across the country and abroad on two peacekeeping missions in the Golan Heights and East Timor.

    15 min

  8. 08/10/2021

    The peacekeeping series - Europe: The Balkans

    Born in Pembroke ON, Wendy Jocko is the Chief of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and comes from a long line of Indigenous Warriors. Following in the footsteps of both her parents and five uncles, she served for 23 years in the Canadian Armed Forces, including two peace support missions in the Balkans.

    16 min
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Explore stories of fellow Canadians—the Faces of Freedom—some of whom volunteered to bravely defend our freedom. Their faces tell the story and their legacy will live on.

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  • Creator
    Veterans Affairs Canada
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 Faces of Freedom
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