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National Indigenous Veterans Day: Honouring Indigenous Contributions

National Indigenous Veterans Day: Honouring Indigenous Contributions

Marie Ormiston, Indigenous Engagement Officer, MARPAC  —  National Indigenous Veterans Day, observed on Nov. 8, honours the contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people who served in Canada’s military during the First World War (WWI), Second World War (WWII), and the Korean War. Recognizing this distinct day requires understanding the historical context of Remembrance Day. […]

Photo: L-R Capt (N) Kooiman – Addiction-free Living / Social and Organizational Wellness / Family Violence Advisory Committee; Capt (N) Roberge – DAGPWD; Capt (N) Patchell – DVMAG / Active Living; RAdm Robinson; Capt (N) Sproule – DTPAO /Mental and Social Wellness; Capt (N) Stefanson – DWAO; Not shown: Capt (N) Whiteside – DIAG / Healthy Nutrition.

The DAG Connection November 2024

Photo: L-R Capt (N) Kooiman – Addiction-free Living / Social and Organizational Wellness / Family Violence Advisory Committee; Capt (N) Roberge – DAGPWD; Capt (N) Patchell – DVMAG / Active Living; RAdm Robinson; Capt (N) Sproule – DTPAO /Mental and Social Wellness; Capt (N) Stefanson – DWAO; Not shown: Capt (N) Whiteside – DIAG / […]

Base Commander Captain (Navy) Kevin Whiteside, pins a poppy onto Syvlia Vink, 1st Vice President and Poppy Chair of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 172 at the first poppy pinning ceremony held at the Chiefs & Petty Officers' Mess, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt on Oct. 25. Photo: Sailor 1st Class Brendan McLoughlin, MARPAC Imaging services

The Pinning of the First Poppy at CFB Esquimalt

Paul Dagonese, Lookout staff  —  The last Friday of every October officially marks the opening of Remembrance for  the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). And for CFB Esquimalt, the two weeks leading up to Nov. 11 signify the official beginning of Remembrance with the Pinning of the First Poppy Ceremony. “It’s small and simple, but it’s meaningful”, […]