National Aboriginal Veterans Day

Memorial to Canadian Aboriginal veterans

National Indigenous Veterans Day (also known as National Aboriginal Veterans Day) is a memorial day observed in Canada in recognition of aboriginal contributions to military service, particularly in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War. It occurs annually on 8 November. The day was first commemorated in 1994. Indigenous veterans had to overcome many obstacles to serve Canada in these wars, including adjusting to new cultures, sometimes learning to speak new languages (usually English) and travelling long distances to enlist.[1]

The memorial was inaugurated in Winnipeg in 1994, and has since spread nationwide.[2]

## References

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1. ^ "National Indigenous Veterans Day honours military sacrifices of Indigenous people in Canada". The Windspeaker Radio Network. 6 November 2021.
2. ^ Berthiaume, Lee (8 November 2016). "National Aboriginal Veterans Day continues to grow in size and scope". Global News.

## External links

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* Aboriginal-Canadian Veterans at Veterans Affairs Canada.
* Indigenous Veterans at Veterans Affairs Canada
* National Aboriginal Veterans Monument at Veterans Affairs Canada