Indigenous Veterans Day
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Indigenous Veterans Day is observed on November 8, to recognize the courage and sacrifice of First Nation, Inuit and Métis people in military service.
It is estimated that over 12,000 Indigenous people volunteered their services on the front lines of every conflict that Canada has been involved in.
The First Nations, Inuit and Métis have a long and proud tradition of military service to Canada, which continues today with Indigenous people serving in Canadian Armed Forces around the world — from NATO duties in Europe, to United Nations peace operations.
On Indigenous Veterans Day, we honour the important contributions of Indigenous peoples to protect rights and freedom in Canada, and we remember those who lost their lives for our country and those whose lives were forever changed.
To learn more about Indigenous Veterans Day, click here: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/people-and-stories/indigenous-veterans
It is estimated that over 12,000 Indigenous people volunteered their services on the front lines of every conflict that Canada has been involved in.
The First Nations, Inuit and Métis have a long and proud tradition of military service to Canada, which continues today with Indigenous people serving in Canadian Armed Forces around the world — from NATO duties in Europe, to United Nations peace operations.
On Indigenous Veterans Day, we honour the important contributions of Indigenous peoples to protect rights and freedom in Canada, and we remember those who lost their lives for our country and those whose lives were forever changed.
To learn more about Indigenous Veterans Day, click here: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/people-and-stories/indigenous-veterans