Canadian Indigenous soldiers share reasons why they serve
Trio tell their stories as Nov. 8 marks National Aboriginal Veterans Day
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Trio tell their stories as Nov. 8 marks National Aboriginal Veterans Day
Trio tell their stories as Nov. 8 marks National Aboriginal Veterans Day
Indigenous Peoples have been part of Canada's military history dating back to the War of 1812, when it's estimated more than 10,000 First Nations people fought.
Wednesday is National Aboriginal Veterans Day, which was first observed in Winnipeg in 1994. The Canadian Press spoke with three Indigenous soldiers about why they enlisted.
Indigenous Peoples have been part of Canada's military history dating back to the War of 1812, when it's estimated more than 10,000 First Nations people fought. More than 7,000 Indigenous people later served in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War. Many continue to serve today.