Artwork created by a Grade 8 collaborative project from Christ the King Catholic Elementary/Junior High School

During Veteran's Week, Canadians come together in communities across the country to honour Veterans and Canadian military personnel. Each year during this special week and on Remembrance Day, we pay tribute to those who have served throughout our country’s long military history—from the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War to modern conflicts, humanitarian relief and peacekeeping missions.

Veterans want Canadians to understand the price of freedom. They are passing the torch to the people of Canada so the memory of their sacrifices will continue, and the values they fought for will live on in all of us.

One way we can achieve this is to make Remembrance not just something we think about; rather, make it something we do. How? There are many ways: 

• Wearing a Poppy
• Saying “Thank you” to a Veteran
• Visiting a cenotaph
• Visiting the Canadian War Museum or local history museums
• Volunteering to help Veterans

Veterans' Week - November 5-11

Each year during Veterans’ Week, from November 5 to 11, Canadians remember and honour the brave individuals who served our country in the past, and we recognize those who serve in uniform today.

Our military personnel perform many important duties here at home and generations of brave Canadians have defended our peace and freedom. They have also been deployed to dozens of countries to take part in wars, conflicts, peacekeeping missions, humanitarian operations, and other military efforts.

Thank a Veteran. Wear a poppy. Attend a ceremony.

Indigenous Veterans Day - November 8

Indigenous people have a long and proud tradition of military service across Canada’s history. More than 12,000 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people bravely enlisted during the First World War, Second World War, and Korean War. Many members of these communities have continued to serve with distinction in more recent years.

Chief Joseph Dreaver was a Veteran of both the First and Second World Wars. He made significant contributions as a soldier, a Veteran, and a leader in the Indigenous community. He was also “Grandpa Joe” to his family. Explore the symbolic meaning hidden in the painting “Dreaver” by artist Mike Holden. Watch the below video to learn more about his life and the history of military service by Indigenous people in Canada. 

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