As another Remembrance Day approaches, top of mind are the heroic actions of her beloved grandfather, who enlisted during the Second World War when he was 19. Albert Noname's medals, awarded for his service in the Second World War. Indigenous contributionsAccording to the Veterans Affairs Canada website, up to 12,000 Indigenous people served in the first and second world wars and the Korean War. In the Second World War, Indigenous Canadians took on the roles of snipers and scouts and some were involved in top secret missions. Aboriginal Veterans DayIn 1994, Manitoba was the first province to mark Aboriginal Veterans Day on Nov. 8, but the special day eventually became recognized across Canada.

Source: CBC News November 08, 2017 15:01 UTC