National Indigenous Veterans Day is a memorial day observed in Canada in recognition of aboriginal contributions to military service, particularly in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War. It occurs on November 8th each year. The memorial was inaugurated in Winnipeg in 1994, and has since spread nationwide. Below are a number of links with resources and information for classes:
- Veterans Affairs Canada : Lesson Plans and Digital Resources
- Indigenous Veterans – 14 facts you may not know
- Indigenous War Heros – More than a Few Good Men
- Equal on the Battlefield but not at home
- Metis Veterans
- Coast Salish Veterans Memorial Pole and Canoe
- Aboriginal Veterans Honour and Tribute List