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Indigenous Veteran’s Day 2024
November 26, 2024 On Indigenous Veterans Day, members of the Métis Nation of Ontario Veterans’ Council and Ottawa Métis Council gathered at the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument in Ottawa to honour the sacrifices and service of Indigenous veterans. The ceremony, attended by veterans, community leaders, and dignitaries, included traditional prayers, songs, and remarks that highlighted […]
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Lexéy’em: We Will Remember
November 15, 2024 National Indigenous Veterans Day Ceremony took place on November 8 and Remembrance Day Ceremony took place on November 11. National Indigenous Veterans Day holds immense significance in Canada as a day dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions and sacrifices of Indigenous veterans in the country’s military history. These courageous men and women, […]
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The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians Salutes Veterans for Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans Day
November 8, 2024 London, Ontario November 8th, 2024 – Many Native peoples left their community to serve during many different engagements despite the risk and cost to their lives, but they did so out of duty to family, and community. Many don’t know the hardships Indigenous Veteran’s went through and received very little recognition for […]
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Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict Honours Veterans on Indigenous Veterans Day
(Toronto, Ont. – November 8, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict issued the following statement in recognition of Indigenous Veterans Day, extending deep respect and gratitude to First Nations veterans and those currently serving: “On Indigenous Veterans Day, November 8, we honour the incredible courage, resilience, and sacrifice of First Nations veterans and active-duty service […]
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Indigenous Veterans Day
November 08, 2024 Today, on Indigenous Veterans Day, Des Nedhe Group stands in honour and remembrance of the thousands of Indigenous Peoples who have bravely served in Canada’s military. Indigenous soldiers, from the First and Second World Wars to present-day missions, have brought unmatched courage and resilience to the defense of our country. These heroes […]
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Lena Shaw Elementary honours First Nations on National Indigenous Veterans Day
November 8, 2024 As schools across Surrey and White Rock spend this week remembering heroes of war, two classes at Lena Shaw Elementary have started an initiative of writing letters to Indigenous veterans for National Indigenous Veterans Day, recognize their noble service to Canada and its history. Observed every Nov. 8, National Indigenous Veterans Day […]
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Statement from Shawn Nault, Minister responsible for Red River Métis Veterans on Indigenous Veterans Day
November 8, 2024 Today, the Manitoba Métis Federation, the National Government of the Red River Métis, joins our Citizens in honouring National Indigenous Veterans Day. This year marks Manitoba’s 30th year recognizing Indigenous Veterans Day, which was created to give Red River Métis, First Nations, and Inuit peoples a space to honour and express our […]
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National Indigenous Veterans Recognition and the Path Forward
November 8, 2024 (Lheidli T’enneh Territory, Prince George, BC) – On this Indigenous Veterans Day, November 8th, we reflect on the significant strides made in recognizing the contributions of First Nations veterans over the years. The evolution of acknowledgment from both the Canadian government and the Canadian Armed Forces signifies a growing appreciation for the […]
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Sculptor of Ottawa monument says anger over treatment of Indigenous veterans drove its creation – APTN News
Nov 08, 2024 For the past 23 years the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument has stood resolutely in an Ottawa park just blocks from Parliament Hill. It’s where veterans and others gather for National Aboriginal Veterans Day each Nov. 8., in recognition of Indigenous contributions to military service, particularly in the First and Second World Wars […]
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Statement – Ministers of Veterans Affairs, National Defence, Indigenous Services, Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada mark Indigenous Veterans Day
From: Veterans Affairs Canada Ottawa, ON – Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown Indigenous Relations and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of […]
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