Honouring Indigenous Veterans – Veterans Week 2026
What You Need To Know
This Veterans Week, we honour the courage, service and sacrifice of the more than 2.3 million Canadians who have served our country in times of war, military conflict, and peace.
From the World Wars to today’s Canadian Armed Forces missions, Canadian Veterans have helped build a stronger Canada by safeguarding peace and security both at home and around the world. Their service and sacrifice continue to shape the freedoms, values, and safety Canadians benefit from every day.
Tomorrow, November 8, marks National Indigenous Veterans Day, a day to recognize and honour the invaluable contributions of Indigenous Peoples who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people who served faced systemic racism both during their military service and when they returned home. Tomorrow is an opportunity to recognize their courage, acknowledge the barriers they faced, and ensure their contributions are never forgotten.
This Indigenous Veterans Day, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring the stories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Veterans are honoured in our national memory and that all who served Canada in uniform receive the recognition and support they deserve.
