Indigenous Veterans Day

• Indigenous veterans ‘served with distinction,’ and came home to no support

  For decades, Indigenous veterans weren't allowed to participate in Remembrance Day ceremonies. On Nov. 8, 1994, they organized and established National Indigenous Veterans Day.

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  Nov 8, 2023
  
• Service for Indigenous veterans held at Regina’s First Nations University

  A Remembrance Day service was held for Indigenous veterans to honour and recognize the sacrifices they made for the country.

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  Nov 10, 2022
  
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• Westbank First Nation honours those who served on National Indigenous Veterans’ Day

  Despite the chilly weather community members joined Westbank First Nation to hear traditional songs, prayer, and the reading of veterans' names from the community.

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  Nov 8, 2022
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• ‘They’re our royalty’: Hundreds march in downtown Vancouver for Indigenous Veterans’ Day

  Celebrated annually on Nov. 8, Indigenous Veterans Day recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of Indigenous Peoples not only to war efforts, but Canadian peacekeeping as well.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2022
• Former Grand Chief reflects on National Indigenous Veterans Day

  The former grand chief of the Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association reflects on the importance of National Indigenous Veterans Day.

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  Nov 8, 2022
• Indigenous Veterans Day marked in Manitoba: ‘We have to remember’

  'We have to remember them because they were the ones that made it so we’re safe now and not in the war.'

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2022
• Indigenous Veterans Day service held at Halifax Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre

  A ceremony commemorating Indigenous Veterans Day took place at  Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Halifax on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2022
• Westbank First Nation commemorates Indigenous Veterans Day

  ‘We wouldn’t be here surviving as we are right now. We are really proud of the veterans.’

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2021
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• Delegates from around Regina gather to commemorate Indigenous Veterans Day

  The day served as a chance to honour Indigenous men and women who have served in Canada's Armed Forces.

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  Nov 9, 2021
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• Indigenous Veterans Day services held across Alberta

  In Calgary, a ceremony was held at the Field of Crosses along Memorial Drive, paying tribute to the Indigenous men and women who have the served in the past and present.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2021