All Veterans deserve respect. recognition. acknowledgment. a medal for service.
Join us in a collective journey of compassion and impact as we work to show Canadians all veterans matter.
60% of Canadian veterans have never been officially recognized with a medal for their service. Our mission is to change that by advocating for these invisible warriors.
Hundreds of thousands of invisible warriors
There are approximately 280,000 Canadian veterans who have never received a medal for their service. These are our Invisible Warriors.
Our mission is to ensure all of our warriors are visible by advocating every veteran receives a medal to recognize their service.
Build awareness and advocate for change
Sadly, most Canadians are unaware of the unfair recognition policies currently used by the Canadian Armed Forces.
The Invisible Warrior Project intends to draw attention to this injustice and lead the change.
Their stories, in their own words
Behind every Invisible Warrior is a story. Read why veterans who served without recognition are speaking up, and why it matters.
Where It Began
“Civilians believe we are losing our veterans because they equate medals with veterans.”
Colonel (Retired) James Gludo
One Medal for Thirty Years
“When I stand on parade, I wear one medal.”
Major (Retired) Len Francis
Part of Afghanistan, but not in it
“Was I part of Afghanistan but not in it? Or was I in it but not part of it?”
Captain (Retired) Ryan Friesen
From the field
Hear what people have said after learning about the Invisible Warrior Project.
We’d love to hear your story!
"This is such an important project! I thought all service members would earn a medal by serving for this great country. Since some service members never receive a medal, it needs to change."
Larry G.
Supporter
"I served my country for many years, Cold War… No medals. Definitely a worthy cause."
Via Threads
Cold War Veteran
"The Canadian honours and awards need to be redone."
Via LinkedIn
Ways to get involved
Every veteran served. Help us make sure every veteran is seen.
Donate, become a corporate partner, share our message, or write to your Member of Parliament. Every action brings us closer to recognition for all who served.