Nov 16, 2023 | Indigenous Resources
November 8 marks the annual National Indigenous Veterans Day in Canada, a day to recognize First Nations, Métis, and Inuit contributions to military service. Read the article below to meet eight veterans from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, Quebec, who served in Canadian...
Nov 16, 2023 | Indigenous Resources
The following article talks about the difficult task of identifying Indigenous soldiers who fought in the Battle of Hong Kong. During that battle, records did not identify soldiers as Métis. Many years later, Pamela Poitras Heinrichs, a member of the Hong Kong...
Nov 16, 2023 | Indigenous Resources
An article by Oscar Baker III, who is a reporter from Elsipogtog First Nation, highlights the unique contributions and bravery of Indigenous Veterans from across Canada. Website:...
Nov 16, 2023 | Indigenous Resources
In Canada, November 8 is designated as Indigenous Veterans Day, a day of commemoration to honor the invaluable contributions of Indigenous individuals to military service, particularly during the First World War, Second World War, and the Korean War. The Canadian...
Nov 16, 2023 | Indigenous Resources
The Royal BC Museum has put together a number of resources dedicated to National Indigenous Veterans Day. National Indigenous Veterans Day takes place annually on November 8. It is an important day to recognize Indigenous contributions to military service,...
Sep 25, 2023 | Community Events/Workshops, Indigenous Resources
Victoria Orange Shirt Day is hosting their 2023 event on Saturday, September 30th from 12:00pm-2:30pm. Join for Indigenous performances, flag raising, minute of silence and special guest speakers. Free admission. Everyone welcome. Location: Centennial Square, Victoria...
