Deployed: Canadian Army Reservists Overseas | Film Screening and Director Q&A
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What is it really like to serve overseas as a Canadian Army Reservist?
Join us for a special screening of Deployed: Canadian Army Reservists Overseas, followed by a live Q&A with filmmaker Colonel Michael Vernon (Retired).
Spanning four decades of military operations, this 90-minute documentary shares the experiences of Canadian Army Reservists who volunteered to serve abroad, from peacekeeping missions in Egypt and Cyprus to operations in Africa, the former Yugoslavia and Afghanistan.
Through firsthand interviews, personal photographs and archival footage, discover the challenges, sacrifices and realities of deployment, told by those who experienced them.
MEET THE FILMMAKER
Following the screening, hear directly from Colonel Michael Vernon (Retired), a former Canadian Army officer, CBC journalist and documentary filmmaker, as he shares insights into the stories behind the film and answers audience questions.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: UCalgary Founders’ Gallery, The Military Museums, Calgary
Admission: Included with regular museum admission. Free for Canadian Armed Forces personnel, veterans and cadets.
Free on-site parking.
The screening complements the exhibition Deployed: Canadian Army Reservists Overseas, on display at the UCalgary Founders’ Gallery until January 3, 2027.
Whether you're interested in Canadian military history or the personal stories behind military service, this is an opportunity to hear from those who served and the filmmaker who documented their experiences.
Join us for a special screening of Deployed: Canadian Army Reservists Overseas, followed by a live Q&A with filmmaker Colonel Michael Vernon (Retired).
Spanning four decades of military operations, this 90-minute documentary shares the experiences of Canadian Army Reservists who volunteered to serve abroad, from peacekeeping missions in Egypt and Cyprus to operations in Africa, the former Yugoslavia and Afghanistan.
Through firsthand interviews, personal photographs and archival footage, discover the challenges, sacrifices and realities of deployment, told by those who experienced them.
MEET THE FILMMAKER
Following the screening, hear directly from Colonel Michael Vernon (Retired), a former Canadian Army officer, CBC journalist and documentary filmmaker, as he shares insights into the stories behind the film and answers audience questions.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: UCalgary Founders’ Gallery, The Military Museums, Calgary
Admission: Included with regular museum admission. Free for Canadian Armed Forces personnel, veterans and cadets.
Free on-site parking.
The screening complements the exhibition Deployed: Canadian Army Reservists Overseas, on display at the UCalgary Founders’ Gallery until January 3, 2027.
Whether you're interested in Canadian military history or the personal stories behind military service, this is an opportunity to hear from those who served and the filmmaker who documented their experiences.
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The Military Museums, 4520 Crowchild Trail South West,Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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