May 8, 2023, marks the 78th anniversary of the official end of World War II in Europe, on the day following Germany’s declaration of unconditional surrender in 1945. The MVLP joins all Canadians in commemorating the immense contributions of our WWII Métis Veterans, among our Canadian Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice. Métis servicemen and …
2023 marks the 106th anniversary of Canada’s historic victory at the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The MVLP joins all Canadians in commemorating the immense contributions of our World War I Métis Veterans, among our Canadian Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice. Métis servicemen and women fought side by side with Indigenous and non-Indigenous people alike, …
Today, we mourn the loss of World War II Veteran Paul DeLorme, who left this world in the afternoon on March 24th, at the age of 102. Veteran DeLorme, who served as an infantry soldier with the South Saskatchewan Regiment, participated in the failed raid on Dieppe France on August 19, 1942. It was a …
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Urban Vermette was honoured last week for serving in Korea despite ‘pain and suffering’ he endured as a POW The family of veteran Urban Vermette hopes a recent award will not only honour his life but also serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made by Métis who served in the Canadian military. Vermette, who was Métis from Prince …
He spent 4 years as a WW II prisoner of war. Then, this Métis veteran enlisted again Read More »
“We pause today to honour the men and women who, 76 years ago, became the first Canadian Army unit to engage in combat in the Second World War. In October, 1941, Canada agreed to send almost 2,000 volunteers of the Royal Rifles of Canada and the Winnipeg Grenadiers to help protect the British Crown colony …
For Immediate Release July 8, 2021, Winnipeg, MB – Today, David Chartrand, President of the Manitoba Metis Federation, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and Spokesperson for the Métis National Council, announced the appointees to the Commission of the Métis Veterans Legacy Program (MVLP): Jim Durocher (Elder), Ile a la Crosse, SK Jack Park, Chair, Winnipeg, MB …
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The Métis National Council’s Minister Responsible for Veterans issued the following statement today on the 77th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy: “Today, on the 77th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, we reflect and give our heartfelt appreciations to the brave military servicemen and women of the Métis Nation who …
David Chartrand, Minister of Veteran Affairs of the Métis National Council, issued the following statement on the launch of the Métis Veterans Legacy Commemoration Program: With great pride and pleasure, today we launch the Commemoration Program, the final element of a three-phase implementation strategy by the Métis Veterans Legacy Program. For over 20 years, I …
April 1, 2021, Winnipeg, MB – The Métis Nation proudly recognizes the service and sacrifices of Thomas Charles Johnston, a Métis Veteran of World War II. Born in 1925 in Teulon, Manitoba, Veteran Johnston followed his brothers into the Canadian Army in 1944, where he served two years before being discharged for medical reasons. Though …
Métis Veterans Legacy Program Although the past year has been uniquely challenging and difficult for people everywhere, the Métis Veterans Legacy Program (MVLP) has been working hard to maintain its operations throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite not being able to honour our Second World War (WWII) Métis Veterans in person, we have done our best …
