Remembrance Day 2026
Date: 5 November 2026Location: RA Park Our Annual Remembrance meeting. More details to follow.
Halifax Unit
The Halifax Unit of the Military Nurses Association of Canada carries forward a proud tradition that began with the Nursing Sisters Association of Canada (NSAC) Halifax Unit. For decades, military nurses gathered regularly to strengthen friendships, honour those who served, and support veterans’ initiatives throughout Canada.
Following the death of the final NSAC Halifax Unit President Dame Margaret Guilford in 2023 at the age of 105, the unit entered a new chapter. Under the leadership of Captain (Ret’d) Nancy Shiner, it was reorganized as the Halifax Unit of the Military Nurses Association of Canada, reflecting the evolution of military nursing while preserving the traditions established by generations of Nursing Sisters.
Today, the Halifax Unit continues to celebrate the service and achievements of Canadian military nurses through fellowship, remembrance, historical research, public education, and community outreach.
Upcoming Events
Forget~Us~Not
Remembrance in the wake of the First World War Forget~Us~Not is a travelling exhibit Commemorating the remembrance in the wake of the First World War and will be displayed at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site from June to August 2026. Members and visitors are encouraged to visit the exhibit and learn more about the […]
Featured Nurse
Nursing Sister Margaret Guildford
Margaret Isobel Bartlett was born on May 5, 1918, in Dunnville, Ontario, to parents May and Herbert Bartlett. She was raised along with her older brother Harry on a large dairy farm where by age five she was responsible for feeding the chickens and collecting the eggs. At age 18 she started nursing school at […]
Past Events
Unveiling Echoes of Healing Commemorative Garden
On 8 June 2026, Captain (Ret’d) Cathy Gibson , CD, participated in the unveiling of the Echoes of Healing Commemorative Garden at Aberdeen Hospital including a central art installation and special military marker. Located on the former site of the nursing school, the garden honours generations of graduates who helped shape health care in Pictou […]
Spring 2026 Gathering
Our Spring 20206 gathering was held at the Lions head. We spend two and one-half hours reminiscing about our military careers and hearing new stories about places like Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canadian Forces Station Masset, and beyond!
Quilts of Valour
From the Quilt of Valour™ website: A Quilt of Valour™ is a hug from a grateful nation and a tribute to an injured Canadian Armed Forces member, past or present. Although most of us will never know the soldier who will receive our quilt, imagine what it would be like for you if you did […]
Remembrance Day 2025
Our 2025 Remembrance Day gathering was held at the Royal Artillery (RA) Park Officers’ Mess. The RA Park Officers’ Mess is the oldest military Mess in Canada, serving officers in the Halifax garrison since 1816. We had a great group of friends turn out and were treated to a bagpipe serenade by Captain (Ret’d) Denise […]
Spring Gathering 2025
This year’s Spring Gathering was held at The Wardroom, Canadian Forces Base Halifax, Stadacona. Stories, camaraderie, and laughs!
Remembrance Day 2024
Our annual Remembrance Day gathering was held at the Royal Artillery Park Officer’s Mess in early November 2024. Our annual gathering is a time to commemorate, share stories and support.