Honoring Aboriginal Veterans: Contributions and Struggles
The images and text highlight the acknowledgment of being on traditional Indigenous territories, the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument, and the significance of Aboriginal veterans in seeking social change. It showcases the respect and recognition for the service and sacrifices of Aboriginal peoples in the Canadian Armed Forces, shedding light on their journey for equality and rights.
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Acknowledgement We acknowledge that we are gathered on the traditional, ancestral, unceded shared territory of the Matsqui First Nation and Sumas First Nation. The Sem :th and M thxwi First Nations, part of the St :l Nation, have lived in the Fraser Valley for over 10 000 years.
National Aboriginal Veterans Monument Artist: Noel Lloyd Pinay "To Aboriginal War Veterans in Canada and to those that have Fallen. This monument is raised in sacred and everlasting honour of the contributions of all Aboriginal Canadians in war and peacekeeping operations. The monument was unveiled on June 21, 2001, National Aboriginal Day in Ottawa. An Eagle occupies the highest point of the sculpture. It symbolized the Creator (known as the Thunderbird) and embodies the spirit of Canada s Aboriginal people.
The monument is for Aboriginal Veterans in Canada: First Nations, Metis and Inuit People. The Wolf as a spirit guide to family values. The Elk represents stamina and never giving up. The Buffalo for its connection to the Earth. The bear signifies tremendous strength and healing power.
Aboriginal People served in the Armed Forces and Came Home to Seek Change for their People Aboriginal veterans in WWII, who served in the Canadian Armed Forces with distinction, returned to Canada seeking social and political change. It wasn t until 1960 that Status First Nation people were allowed to vote in Canada.
