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Ceremonies are taking place across Canada recognizing the thousands of veterans who stepped up and joined the Canadian military in the time of war.

Whether it was the First or Second World Wars, Korea and Afghanistan, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples have enlisted to fight.

It is estimated that more than 12,000 Indigenous people joined the Canadian military during the First and Second World Wars and Korea.

More than 500 were killed and countless more injured.

Many of those who returned to Canada ended up falling through the cracks after they were denied the same benefits provided to non-Indigenous veterans while others found out they had lost their Indian status by putting on a uniform.

APTN News has covered some of their stories.

 

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Mi’kmaw artist designs poppies to honour Mi’kmaw veterans November 11, 2021 For the last five years, Cheyenne Isaac-Gloade, of Listuguj First Nation, beads poppies, to honour...   Read more.
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Ceremonies held across the country for Indigenous veterans November 8, 2021 Ceremonies are taking place across Canada recognizing the thousands of Indigenous veterans who stepped up...   Read more.
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Last Post Fund offers unique program to honour Indigenous veterans in N.W.T. October 18, 2021 The Last Post Fund is helping to refurbish nearly a dozen gravesites where Indigenous veterans...   Read more.
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Manitoba president of RCMP Veterans’ Association urged members to read book critical of TRC report July 13, 2021 Organization distances from now-deleted post that said ‘get on with life’ after residential schools   Read more.
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Retired Mountie explains why he blew whistle on RCMP Veterans’ Association post July 12, 2021 Southern Chiefs’ Organization calls post ‘inflammatory’ in press release    Read more.
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RCMP Veterans’ Association post says ‘get on with life,’ move on from residential schools July 9, 2021 Public Safety Minister’s office condemns materials   Read more.
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Last Post: Remembering Indigenous veterans of N.W.T. one unmarked grave at a time November 11, 2020 Floyd Powder kneels down in the fresh snow beside an old wooden cross and staples...   Read more.
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Metis veterans compensated at Ottawa remembrance ceremony on Indigenous Veterans Day November 8, 2019 Jamie Pashagumskum APTN News On a crisp morning in Ottawa, Metis veterans gathered at the...   Read more.
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Metis veterans awaiting apology from federal government  March 10, 2019 An apology would recognize Métis veterans for their courage and sacrifices.   Read more.