Metis, First Nations and Inuit veterans who served in the Canadian military and in times of war were honoured at events across the country, including at Batoche.
Metis, First Nations and Inuit veterans who served in the Canadian military and in times of war were honoured Tuesday at events across the country, including at Batoche, as part of National Indigenous Veterans Day.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails.
Although exact statistics can be hard to find, it is estimated that more than 8,000 Indigenous people served in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War, and some estimates indicate that as many as 12,000 Indigenous people have served in the Canadian Armed Forces.Article content A ceremony in Winnipeg on Nov. 8, 2022 commemorating National Indigenous Veterans Day saw wreaths lain in honour of Indigenous veterans who lost their lives while serving their country.
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