Acclaimed Toronto-based editorial photographer Trevor Godinho joins host Barry Pitcher, CEO of Commissionaires Nova Scotia, to discuss his powerful portrait series, Honour Country Sacrifice. This moving project captures the stories and faces of Canadian Armed Forces members, past and present, highlighting the diversity and humanity behind the uniform.

Trevor shares how the series honours veterans and serving members from all walks of life, including women, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ2S+ communities, and people of colour. Rather than focusing on medals and accolades, Honour Country Sacrifice shines a light on personal stories of dedication, resilience, and quiet sacrifice, from WWII veterans to newly enlisted recruits and families of the fallen.

Through compelling photography and storytelling, Trevor aims to preserve the legacy of service and deepen our understanding of what it truly means to be Canadian.

Topics Covered: 

• Trevor’s journey as an editorial photographer
• The inspiration behind Honour Country Sacrifice
• Veteran recognition and inclusive storytelling
• Remembrance Day reflections
• Military history and personal narratives
• Identity, service, and Canadian values

Links & Resources:

• Commissionaires Nova Scotia: https://commissionaires.ca/podcast 
• Trevor Godinho: https://trevorgodinho.com 
• Honour Country Sacrifice: https://honourcountrysacrifice.com 
• Trevor’s photography subjects: https://trevorgodinho.com/portrait-sessions
• Camp X: https://www.camp-x.com/
• Royal Canadian Military Institute: https://www.rcmi.org/ 
• The Enigma Project: https://www.enigmaproject.ai/ 
• The First Force: https://sauldavid.co.uk/books/the-force-the-legendary-special-ops-unit-and-wwiis-mission-impossible/
• The Devil’s Brigade: https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/what-the-devils-brigade-did-in-world-war-ii/ 
• Elinchrom: https://www.elinchrom.com/ 
• Captain Nichola Goddard Women in Leadership Series: April 2025: https://truepatriotlove.com/get-involved/events/captain-nichola-goddard-women-in-leadership/ 
• Fred Arsenault and Bren machine gun: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/fred-arsenault-world-war-2-vet-birthday-cards-1.5485335 
• Liberation of Holland: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/liberation-of-holland 
• Commander Paul Smith: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/paul-smith 
• HMCS York: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/military-history/history-heritage/official-military-history-lineages/lineages/list-commissioned-ships/york.html 
• The Hidi Group: https://hidi.com/
• Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation: https://veterans.gc.ca/en/about-vac/who-we-are/department-officials/minister/minister-veterans-affairs-commendation/trevor-francis-godinho 

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