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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. […]