Canadians across the nation are giving thanks to Indigenous veterans on November 8.
It’s a day to recognize the service of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people.
Indigenous Peoples have served Canada in operations both domestically and abroad for more than 200 years.
Currently, more than 2,700 Indigenous members serve in Canada’s military forces.
Ceremonies and services are being held across the country on November 8 to mark the occasion.
According to the federal government, about 3.5 per cent of the the Canadian Armed Forces is of Indigenous descent today.
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