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Indigenous Veterans Day is November 8.
Indigenous Veterans Day is November 8.
Do you know about the important roles Indigenous people have had in Canada's war efforts? These great books will tell you more.
Do you know about the important roles Indigenous people have had in Canada's war efforts? These great books will tell you more.
Meet Tom Longboat, by Elizabeth MacLeod
Meet Tom Longboat, by Elizabeth MacLeod
Tom Longboat was a residential school survivor who became a famous long-distance runner, and was also a veteran of World War I
The Scout: Tommy Prince, by David Alexander Robinson
The Scout: Tommy Prince, by David Alexander Robinson
Tommy Prince was an expert marksman and tracker, and was the most decorated Indigenous soldier in Canada. He fought in World War II and the Korean conflict.
Code Talker, by Joseph Bruchac
Code Talker, by Joseph Bruchac
In the US, Navajo Code Talkers played an important role in communications. In Canada's armed forces, Cree-speaking soldiers helped Canada keep their communications secret.
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