(November 8, 2026) Today is National Indigenous Veterans Day and on November 11th it is Remembrance Day. We remember our Métis veterans, and all Canadian men and women veterans, who have served in two world wars, and the many other conflicts in different areas around the world over the last 100 plus years. More than 110,000 Canadians have lost their lives in the World Wars, Korean War, the former Yugoslavia conflict and the war in Afghanistan to protect the freedoms and rights of people, young and old. We will not forget the lives lost, nor will we forget the tens of thousands of Canadians who continue to serve today.
We also need to pay special recognition to the four young soldiers who died and the dozens of others who were injured in the tragic fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainright in Alberta on October 17th. We pray for the continued recovery of those who were injured.
President of Red River Métis British Columbia Clara Morin DalCol says, “I offer my special thanks to all men and women who have served and all those who continue to serve today to protect our freedoms. Thank you for what you do.”
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