Indigenous veterans

by Glideon Fri 08 Nov 2019, 11:29 am

November 8 marks National Aboriginal Veterans Day (Photo: The Canadian Press)

By Lethbridge News NOW.........................................................ABORIGINAL VETERANS DAY

Celebrating the efforts of Indigenous veterans

Nov 08, 2019

LETHBRIDGE- November 8 marks a special day across the nation.

It’s National Aboriginal Veterans Day (NAVD), celebrating the many contributions of Indigenous soldiers during the First and Second World Wars and other battles such as the Korean War.

Retired Warrant Officer Glenn Miller, who works with the Lethbridge Legion, spoke with Lethbridge News Now on the significant impact Indigenous soldiers have had on Canada’s military history.

He said NAVD was inaugurated in Winnipeg back in 1994. It’s since spread across the country.

“Indigenous veterans didn’t have to join [the Canadian Forces] because they weren’t treated as Canadian citizens initially, but they did join, and a lot of people don’t realize there was more Indigenous veterans that joined on a per capita basis than anyone else in Canada,” Miller told LNN.

“So, [they were] treated just as [any other] solider in the military. After the war [was] over, many were treated in a far less respectful way when they returned back to Canada or on the reserve.”

Miller said down the street from The Response, National War Memorial in Ottawa is a bronze monument dedicated to the Aboriginal community, the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument.

He added that he believes the contributions of Indigenous soldiers was extremely important for Canada and commended their efforts to fight for equal rights with Veterans Affairs Canada has been inspiring and has evolved over time.

https://rdnewsnow.com/2019/11/08/celebrating-the-efforts-of-indigenous-veterans/

by Glideon Fri 08 Nov 2019, 11:32 am

Statement - Government of Canada marks Aboriginal Veterans Day

NEWS PROVIDED BY

Veterans Affairs Canada
Nov 08, 2019, 10:05 ET

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/statement-government-of-canada-marks-aboriginal-veterans-day-870076185.html

by **Riverway** Fri 08 Nov 2019, 5:00 pm

Patrick Metallic was a part of the 1st Bn of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. (Submitted by Jane Gray)

Remembering a Mi'kmaw soldier who spent years as a prisoner of war

Jessica Deer · CBC News · Posted: Nov 08, 2019

https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/mi-kmaw-pow-second-world-war-1.5351532

by **Riverway** Fri 08 Nov 2019, 5:16 pm

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Mike Mountain Horse (bottom row, right) poses with fellow Blood Tribe recruits in the 191st Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force at Fort Macleod, Alberta, in 1916. In speaking engagements, Mountain Horse mentioned that he enlisted in the First World War to avenge the death of his brother Albert. (Photo: Glenbow Archives, NA-2164-1)

Why some Indigenous people chose to go to war for Canada

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https://www.folio.ca/why-some-indigenous-people-chose-to-go-to-war-for-canada/

by **Riverway** Fri 08 Nov 2019, 5:29 pm

Military a doorway to a better life for Métis veteran

BY LETHBRIDGE HERALD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2019.

https://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2019/11/07/military-a-doorway-to-a-better-life-for-metis-veteran/

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by RevForce Fri 08 Nov 2019, 8:44 pm

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Indigenous veterans honoured at second annual ceremony

Published on: November 8, 2019

https://www.dailyheraldtribune.com/news/local-news/indigenous-veterans-honoured-at-second-annual-ceremony

by RevForce Fri 08 Nov 2019, 8:54 pm

Metis veterans get long-awaited recognition ahead of Remembrance Day

THE CANADIAN PRESS November 8, 2019

https://vancouversun.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/metis-veterans-get-long-awaited-recognition-ahead-of-remembrance-day/wcm/e3bb5c7e-8b92-48b7-8dc8-ec9271365512

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by RevForce Fri 08 Nov 2019, 9:26 pm

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by **SniperGod** Sat 09 Nov 2019, 6:24 pm

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by **Riverway** Mon 11 Nov 2019, 4:47 pm

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by **Riverway** Mon 11 Nov 2019, 5:01 pm

Metis veterans faced discrimination and neglect

By Lee Berthiaume in News, Politics | November 11th 2019

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2019/11/11/news/metis-veterans-faced-discrimination-and-neglect

by Lonestar Fri 22 Nov 2019, 3:36 pm

Veterans Affairs Canada Nov 22. 2019

Debbie Eisan, Chief Petty Officer, 2nd Class (Ret’d), has gained the confidence to speak on behalf of Indigenous people joining the Canadian Armed Forces. Watch Debbie’s story.

Learn more:
http://ow.ly/ErNS30pUwFE

https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAffairsCanada/videos/786345981825298/

by kodiak Tue 11 Feb 2020, 8:28 am

Two Metis veterans in Burnaby
recognized for their service

GORDON MCINTYRE - February 10, 2020

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https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/two-metis-veterans-in-burnaby-recognized-for-their-service

by Maverick Wed 12 Feb 2020, 5:20 pm

Métis veteran in Sask. receives $20K for
service during Second World War

BY THOMAS PILLER - GLOBAL NEWS

Posted February 12, 2020

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https://globalnews.ca/news/6539077/metis-veteran-second-world-war-sam-mckay/

by Charlie Sat 29 Feb 2020, 12:44 pm

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Métis veteran receives long-overdue recognition

By: Michele LeTourneau, Local Journalism Initiative
Posted: 02/29/2020

https://www.brandonsun.com/local/Metis-veteran-receives-long-overdue-recognition-568327121.html

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