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Maskwacis nations celebrate Indigenous Veterans Day – Wetaskiwin Times
Nov 15, 2023 Local First Nations communities gathered at the Maskwacis Veterans Memorial on Nov. 8 to celebrate Indigenous Veterans Day, and recognize their veterans. The Chiefs, and members, of the Ermineskin, Samson, Louis Bull, and Montana Cree Nations attended the event, to remember more than 70 veterans from these four nations. The ceremony started […]
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Anthem singer honours veterans in Cree ahead of national Indigenous ceremony Wednesday – Edmonton Examiner
Nov 08, 2023 “I believe that the anthem should not be the main focus of a politically dividing conversation, but rather about amplifying Indigenous voices, in our own languages that were stolen from us, in order to further take steps towards reconciliation.” In a high, clear soprano, Christina Hollingworth brought her Indigenous culture to the […]
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Honouring National Aboriginal Veterans Day – Lethbridge News Now
Nov 8, 2023 LETHBRIDGE, AB – The eighth day of November carries an important designation, as it’s National Aboriginal Veterans Day. Retired Warrant Officer Glenn Miller with the Lethbridge Legion said, “It’s a chance to really recognize the contributions of Indigenous members across Canada.” According to the federal government, more than 4,000 Indigenous people served […]
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Indigenous Veterans Day: Minister Wilson
Nov 08, 2022 Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on National Indigenous Veterans Day: “We recognize the generations of Indigenous people who served and continue to serve Canada with courage in war and peacekeeping efforts. “For more than 200 years, thousands of Indigenous people bravely dedicated their lives to service. This […]
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Celebrating Indigenous veterans on National Aboriginal Veterans’ Day – Lethbridge News Now
Nov 8, 2022 LETHBRIDGE, AB – The eighth day of November carries an important designation, as it’s National Aboriginal Veterans’ Day. Retired Warrant Officer Glenn Miller with the Lethbridge Legion said, “It’s a chance to really recognize the contributions of Indigenous members across Canada.” According to the federal government, more than 4,000 Indigenous people served […]
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Aboriginal Veterans Society of Alberta: helping veterans make connections – Fairview Post
Indigenous people have been part of Canada’s military efforts since the War of 1812. They numbered in the thousands in World Wars 1 and 2, and the Korean War. Their marksmanship and stealth on the battlefield was impressive; some were decorated for their bravery. But returning home, Indigenous people encountered battles of a different kind, […]
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Maskwacis Cree Honour Indigenous War Veterans – The Star
Nov. 12, 2021 (ANNews) – November 8 is National Indigenous Remembrance Day – a day when Canadians recognize and remember the military service by First Nation, Metis, and Inuit communities. Maskwacis held their annual Maskwacis Cree Indigenous Remembrance Day in front of the Maskwacis cenotaph, which pays tribute to Indigenous war veterans from each of […]
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Returning Indigenous soldiers lack support in Alberta, says veterans organization – CBC
Nov 11, 2021 Up to 12,000 Indigenous people are estimated to have served Canada in battle Canada is failing to support Indigenous veterans after they return home from military service, especially in rural Alberta, according to an Indigenous veterans organization. The Royal Canadian Legion provides help to veterans in cities, but more help is needed in remote areas […]
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Indigenous Veterans Day: Minister Wilson
Minister of Indigenous Relations, Rick Wilson, issued the following statement on Indigenous Veterans Day: “I invite people in Alberta to remember the thousands of Indigenous veterans who bravely served Canada throughout our history. “Indigenous men and women served in World War I, World War II, the Korean War and more recent conflicts in the Middle […]
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