As many as 12,000 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people have served in the Canadian military during conflict in the past century, and have fought with valour and distinction.
Returning home from battle, Indigenous veterans faced their own unique challenges. Discrimination from the Canadian government meant that our ancestors had their Indian status taken away, and were not given the same benefits as other war veterans. It wasn’t until 1995, 50 years after the end of the Second World War, that Indigenous Peoples were allowed to lay Remembrance Day wreaths at the National War Memorial to honour the sacrifices made by our ancestors. National Indigenous Veterans Day is observed on November 8 every year. (Source: Michael Harris via FB Hummingbirds Rising Consulting)
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