National Aboriginal Veterans Day

Memorial to Canadian Aboriginal veterans

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 memorial was inaugurated in Winnipeg in 1994, and has since spread nationwide.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Berthiaume, Lee (8 November 2016). "National Aboriginal Veterans Day continues to grow in size and scope". Global News.

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