First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples have made countless invaluable contributions to Canada’s war efforts; such as, utilizing Cree and other Indigenous languages to encode military communication, knitting and donating clothes for soldiers, donating money, utilizing land-based knowledge, and much more.
On November 8th, we honor the 12,000+ Indigenous Veterans for their service and sacrifice, and how we may continue to move forward towards reconciliation.
Island Métis Family & Community Services Society will take part in honoring Indigenous Veterans by participating in a wreath laying ceremony:
Date: Sunday, November 8th
Time: 10:00 am
Venue: The Cenotaph, 698 Government Street, Victoria, BC
(In front of the BC Legislative Building)
Everyone is welcome to attend. There will be cedar-brushing and smudging present at the ceremony.
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