REMEMBERING THE TRUE COST OF FREEDOM
Indigenous Veterans
Indigenous Veterans
Indigenous Veterans
While exact statistics are difficult to determine, the rate of Indigenous participation in Canada's military efforts over the years has been impressive. These determined volunteers were often forced to overcome many challenges to serve in uniform, from learning a new language and adapting to cultural differences, to having to travel great distances from their remote communities just to enlist. The challenges they faced often extended to their post-service life. Many Indigenous war Veterans would not receive equal treatment compared to other Canadian Veterans.
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Indigenous Veterans | Veterans Affairs Canada
Topics include:
The First World War
Valuable Skills
First World War Indigenous Stories
The Second World War
The Second World War and Korean War Indigenous Stories
The Korean War
Medals
Unfair Treatment
Memorials
Post-War Service and Indigenous Stories
Legacy
Honouring Contributions
People and Stories
Indigenous Veterans
Indigenous Veterans
Discover the stories of those who have served Canada, and those who have made significant contributions to commemoration.
Featured Profiles:
Corporal Marc-Daniel Benoit
Marc-Daniel Benoit | Veterans Affairs Canada
Sergeant Nadine Laflamme
Nadine Laflamme | Veterans Affairs Canada
Major (Retd) Luc Lacasse
Luc Lacasse | Veterans Affairs Canada
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People and Stories | Veterans Affairs Canada
Heroes Remember Interviews:
Explore VAC's collection of video interviews to hear some of these personal stories.
Heroes Remember Interviews - Veterans Affairs Canada
Articles for Veterans and Families:
Articles for Veterans and families | Veterans Affairs Canada
Military History
Indigenous Veterans
Discover Canada's military history around the world and here at home – from battlefields and peacekeeping missions to search and rescue operations and disaster response.
Service in Canada (1867-Present):
Service in Canada | Veterans Affairs Canada
CAF Operations (1954-Present):
CAF Operations | Veterans Affairs Canada
International Peacekeeping (Late 1940s-Present):
Canada and International Peacekeeping | Veterans Affairs Canada
Afghanistan (2001-2014):
Afghanistan | Veterans Affairs Canada
Gulf War (1990-1991):
Gulf War | Veterans Affairs Canada
Korean War (1950-1953):
Korean War | Veterans Affairs Canada
Second World War (1939-1945):
Second World War | Veterans Affairs Canada
First World War (1914-1918):
First World War | Veterans Affairs Canada
South African War (1899-1902):
Memorials
Memorials and war cemeteries in Canada and around the world that honour Canadians who served.
Memorials in Canada:
Memorials in Canada | Veterans Affairs Canada
Memorials Overseas:
Memorials Overseas | Veterans Affairs Canada
Medals and Decorations
Information on medals and military decorations since Confederation.
Medals and decorations | Veterans Affairs Canada
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There are many other ways throughout the year to remember the sacrifices and achievements of the men and women who have served with the Canadian Armed Forces and the more than 118,000 men and women who died so that we may live in peace and freedom today.
Liberation 80:
The end of the Second World War | Veterans Affairs Canada
Commemorative Events:
Commemorative events | Veterans Affairs Canada
CAF Service Around the World:
Canadian Armed Forces around the world | Veterans Affairs Canada
Thank a Veteran:
Recognition cards - Veterans Affairs Canada
Rememberance Day & Veterans' Week:
Remembrance Day & Veterans' Week | Veterans Affairs Canada
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
The Canadian Virtual War Memorial (CVWM) is a registry to honour and remember the sacrifices of the more than 118,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders who, since Confederation, have given their lives serving in uniform. The names of fallen soldiers found in the CVWM are inscribed in the seven Books of Remembrance.
The Canadian Virtual War Memorial also includes the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)’s Honour Roll. The RCMP Honour Roll remembers those who lost their lives while performing operational police functions.
Start your search by visiting:
The Canadian Virtual War Memorial (CVWM) - Memorials - Remembrance - Veterans Affairs Canada
Today's Honour Role
"We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie in Flanders Fields."
John McCrae
Today's Honour Roll is a list of all Canadians or Newfoundlanders who fell on this day in history.
For example:
Today's Honour Roll recognizes 486 Canadians who fell on this day in history (September 3).
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