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Media advisory: Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Itinerary for Veterans’ Week – Friday, 8 November 2024
From: Veterans Affairs Canada Media advisory Halifax, Nova Scotia 09:00 AST – Minister Petitpas Taylor will present an individual from Nova Scotia with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation. Note for media: Closed to media. Photos available upon request. 11:00 AST – The Minister will deliver remarks and lay a wreath at Fort Massey Cemetery […]
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Indigenous veterans to be honoured Friday in Iqaluit – Nunatsiaq News
Nov 7, 2024 Cousin of war hero Tommy Prince to lay wreath during morning cenotaph service Sgt. Thomas (Tommy) Prince was among the most decorated Indigenous war veterans in Canadian history. His cousin, Chris Ledger, plans to lay the wreath at the cenotaph in Iqaluit on Friday, to mark the 30th annual Indigenous Veterans Day. […]
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Indigenous veterans to be honoured at Vancouver festival concert – CBC
Nov 07, 2024 In Spirit: A Concert for Heroes is part of Transform Festival, which brings together diverse range of artists The organizers of a cabaret-style festival in Vancouver have planned a special concert for Friday night to honour Indigenous veterans. In Spirit: A Concert for Heroes is scheduled as part of the annual Transform […]
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AMC Welcomes Legislation to Recognize First Nations Veterans Day
November 5, 2024 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) is honoured to acknowledge the introduction and successful second reading of a Private Members’ Bill to officially recognize Indigenous Veterans Day in Manitoba. The bill, introduced by Special Envoy for Military Affairs, MLA David Pankratz, marks a significant step in acknowledging […]
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Veterans return to Cyprus to commemorate the legacy and sacrifice of Canadian Peacekeepers
From: Veterans Affairs Canada Nov 05, 2024 The peacekeeping operation in Cyprus, known as Operation Snowgoose, began in 1964 and continues today. It is one of Canada’s longest and best-known overseas military commitments, with approximately 28,000 serving there over the years. A Canadian contingent served on the island from 1964 to 1993, with 28 Canadian […]
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Local exhibits tell stories of Northwestern Ontario’s Indigenous veterans
Thunder Bay, Ont. – In honour of Veterans’ Week, Lakehead University and Confederation College will host exhibits commemorating the important contributions of Indigenous veterans. The local exhibits, opening Wednesday, Nov. 6, feature photos and artifacts from World Wars, conflicts and peacekeeping missions that tell the important stories of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit soldiers. “We are honoured to […]
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Veterans’ Week: Tribute to Canadian peacekeepers for their courage and dedication
Veterans’ Week takes place from November 5 to November 11, 2024. Library and Archives Canada (LAC) joins the Canadian population in commemorating the sacrifices of all those who have served and continue to serve our country in times of war, military conflict and peace. Indigenous Veterans’ Day, celebrated on November 8, highlights the significant contributions […]
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Local post-secondary schools commemorating Indigenous veterans – 99.9 The Bay
Nov 5, 2024 Lakehead University and Confederation College are hosting exhibits to commemorate the contributions of Indigenous veterans from the region. The exhibits open on Wednesday and will feature photos and artifacts from the World Wars, as well as other conflicts and peacekeeping missions that tell the important stories of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit […]
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Niagara Parks to unveil plaque at ceremony honouring Indigenous veterans – PelhamToday.ca
Nov 01, 2024 New commemorative plaque honouring national historic significance of Teyoninhokarawen (John Norton) will be unveiled during ceremony Nov. 2 NIAGARA FALLS – This Indigenous Veterans Day, Niagara Parks is proud to host the annual Valour and Victory: Honouring Indigenous Veterans ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. at the Landscape of Nations […]
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Honouring our fallen: Eleven Days of Remembrance at Calgary’s Field of Crosses
CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 29, 2024 — Over 3,500 crosses stand as silent reminders along five acres of Calgary’s Memorial Drive each November, as part of the Field of Crosses Memorial Project. The crosses are a visual representation honouring the Southern Albertan service personnel that have made the ultimate sacrifice. From November 1 to 10, Calgarians […]
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