Media advisory: Commemorative ceremony to honour all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Veterans

From: Veterans Affairs Canada

Winnipeg, MB – Charlotte Bastien, acting Assistant Deputy Minister at Veterans Affairs Canada, on behalf of the Government of Canada, will attend a commemorative ceremony on Aboriginal Veterans Day in Winnipeg to honour and remember all of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis people who have served and those who have given their lives for our freedom.

Location:    Aboriginal Community Campus

Neeginan Centre (Rotunda)

181 Higgins Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba

R3B 3G1

Date:           Thursday, November 8, 2018

Time:          10:30 a.m. CST

This Veterans’ Week, November 5-11, Canadians are encouraged to reflect on freedom. Remember the Canadians—past and present—who have served and sacrificed for Canada. Join the conversation on social media using the hashtags #CanadaRemembers and #Canadas100days, or visit veterans.gc.ca/CanadaRemembers.

Media inquiries:

Media Relations

Veterans Affairs Canada

613-992-7468

vac.media-medias.acc@canada.ca

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