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Provincial Government Recognizes Indigenous Veterans Day
November 8, 2024 The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Dr. Scott Reid, Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation, recognize Indigenous Veteran’s Day today (November 8) and honour the commitments made by those who served to protect our province and country. Indigenous peoples have demonstrated incredible courage and […]
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Message for Indigenous Veterans Day
Nov. 8, 2024 FREDERICTON – Premier Susan Holt and Indigenous Affairs Minister Keith Chiasson issued the following statement for National Indigenous Veterans Day: Today is National Indigenous Veterans Day, a time for us to honour the contributions and sacrifices of Indigenous military members past and present. We remember those who courageously gave their lives to […]
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Belgium honours Indigenous First World War veterans – CBC
Nov 08, 2024 National ceremony on Friday will honour the approximately 4,000 Indigenous soldiers As Jeff Purdy retraced the steps of his great-great-grandfather, Sam Glode, in Belgium during the First World War, he marvelled at the depth of the tunnels dug by his own flesh and blood beneath German lines. “I’ve always wanted to come […]
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Abegweit First Nation marks National Indigenous Veterans Day – CBC
November 8, 2024 P.E.I.-based Abegweit First Nation held its 7th annual ceremony to honour Indigenous veterans who served their country despite facing unequal treatment and discrimination. Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6556522
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Media advisory: Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Itinerary for Veterans’ Week – Friday, 8 November 2024
From: Veterans Affairs Canada Media advisory Halifax, Nova Scotia 09:00 AST – Minister Petitpas Taylor will present an individual from Nova Scotia with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation. Note for media: Closed to media. Photos available upon request. 11:00 AST – The Minister will deliver remarks and lay a wreath at Fort Massey Cemetery […]
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