Commemoration Canada is a federal program supporting projects that honour significant people, places, events, and achievements in Canadian history. The program provides funding for monuments, plaques, ceremonies, and educational initiatives that help Canadians learn about and commemorate their heritage. Municipal projects may be eligible for commemorative funding when they mark nationally significant history. Federal commemoration programs reflect decisions about which aspects of history receive official recognition—an inherently political process that has evolved to include more diverse stories, including Indigenous history and the contributions of various communities. Commemoration funding helps communities preserve and share local history with national significance.