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Returning Indigenous soldiers lack support in Alberta, says veterans organization – CBC

by ahnationtalk on November 11, 2021141 Views

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 and on reserves, said Chuck Isaacs, president of the Aboriginal Veterans Society of Alberta, a volunteer-based organization that advocates for Indigenous veterans.

“Young fellows from the Afghan conflict haven’t left their basement for years,” said Isaacs, who is also a retired Métis sergeant, while on CBC Edmonton’s Radio Active.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/indigenous-soldiers-veterans-support-alberta-1.6245046

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