First Nations and Metis veterans who served their country were recently honored with a special ceremony held in Winnipeg ahead of Aboriginal Veterans Day.
The Indian and Metis Friendship Centre paid homage to these vets by hosting a powwow and other celebrations to mark the occasion of Aboriginal Veteran’s Day, which took place on November 8th. Many dignitaries and former or current military members were on hand to participate in the occasion. There was drumming and dancing, and more. A Print company can create special Banners that can be used at this type of event.
Joe Meconse , who was one of the former military personnel who came out for the event, remarked that he was pleased that he and his fellow former servicemen were being recognized for the contributions they had made to Canada’s military. Mr. Meconse is the current president of Manitoba’s Chapter of the Canadian Aboriginal Veterans and Serving Members Association, which is a position he has held for the past 19 years.
Manitoba is the first province in the whole country that set aside a special day to acknowledge the sacrifice made by First Nations and Metis service members, both past and present. It established Aboriginal Veterans Day in 1994.
The Indian and Metis friendship Centre is located at 45 Robinson Street in Winnipeg. It offers a variety of programs, and anyone who would like to learn more is invited to visit http://imfcentre.net/.
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