Yves Le Maner, M.S.M.
Saint-Laurent-en-Brionnais, France
Director of the Histoire, Mémoire, Commémoration mission at the Nord-Pas-de-Calais Regional Council, Yves Le Maner played a key role in creating the Vimy 1917 The Underground War of Canadians exhibition, presented at the Lens 14-18 museum. In partnership with Canadian authorities, he also ensured the success of the commemorations marking the centennial of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which honoured the sacrifices and important role of Canadian soldiers who fought in northern France during the Great War.