The genesis of Legacy is rooted in Honour. Created in 2003, Honour showcased portraits of WW2 veterans across Canada and told their personal stories of their contributions and sacrifice.

Legacy extends the vision with portraits of Canadian WW2 Veterans, all over 100 years old, as well as the families of the descendants of survivors of death camps and conflicts whose lives were saved by the collective effort of soldiers from various countries around the world.

Legacy consists of two components: 40 portraits of WWII Veterans and 40 portraits of families who immigrated to Canada from places such as China, Vietnam, Korea, Serbia, Greece, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, and Ukraine and others after the war. The combined total of 80 portraits will be celebrated in 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII.

The objective of Legacy is to create a compelling exhibition to be showcased in England, Netherlands, Belgium, and France - countries where Canadian soldiers fought during WWII. As a finale, Legacy will be exhibited in Canada in honour of our veterans.

The project also serves as a testament to Canada, which has become a refuge for people from many parts of the world seeking a new life free from fear and oppression. Yuri Dojc, originally from former Czechoslovakia, immigrated to Canada after his country was attacked by the Soviet Union and its allies. As a descendant of Holocaust survivors, Yuri's own life and family owe their existence to the allied victory in World War II.

The window to honour the sacrifice of our veterans is fast closing.

The time is now.