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
- ↑ Berthiaume, Lee (8 November 2016). "National Aboriginal Veterans Day continues to grow in size and scope". Global News.
External links
- Aboriginal-Canadian Veterans at Veterans Affairs Canada.
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