December 11, 2020 – Fort Frances, ON On December 11, 2020, WWII Métis Veteran Jean Leander Camirand Sr. will receive thanks from the Métis Nation and a Recognition Payment of $20,000. The Recognition Payment is part of the Métis Veterans Legacy Program established in partnership with the Trudeau government to commemorate forgotten Métis soldiers. Veteran Camirand Sr. is […]
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The Métis Nation has always held our Veterans in the highest regard across the homeland. Through their courage and sacrifice, these men and women have helped to ensure that we live in freedom and peace while also fostering freedom and peace around the world. We reflect on a tremendous debt of gratitude we owe generations
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National Métis Veterans Prayer, Poem, & Artwork Contest
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History of the Poppy Each November, poppies are worn by millions of Canadians to pay respect to fallen soldiers. Poppies grew over the graves of soldiers in Flanders, France. Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae first introduced the Poppy to Canada. After serving in the war as a doctor, he wrote In Flanders Field. The poem soon
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On June 13, 2019, members of the Métis Nation’s leadership and the federal Minister of Veteran Affairs officially signed the Métis Veterans Recognition Payment Contribution Agreement. The agreement was the culmination of over 20 years of lobbying and negotiating lead by President of the Manitoba Métis Federation and the Métis Nation’s Minister Responsible for Veterans,
October 7, 2020 – Edmonton, AB On October 7, 2020, WWII, Métis Veteran Walter Calahaisn’s spouse Myrtle Calahaisn received thanks from the Métis Nation and inheritance of $20,000. President Audrey Poitras of the Métis Nation of Alberta personally presented the recognition payment to Myrtle Calahaisn on behalf of Métis Nation Veterans Minister David Chartrand. “75
August 28, 2020 – Winnipegosis, MB On August 27, 2020, WWII Métis Veteran Raymond James Fleming’s spouse Lena Fleming received thanks from the Métis Nation and inheritance of $20,000. Vice President Frances Chartrand of the Manitoba Métis Federation’s Northwest Métis Council (NWMC) personally presented the recognition payment to Lena Fleming at the graveside of Veteran
August 27, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta On August 27, 2020, WWII Métis Veteran Alyce Marie Bradshaw will receive thanks from the Métis Nation and inheritance of $20,000. Veteran Bradshaw is the 28th Métis Veteran to receive the Recognition Payment, which is part of the Métis Veterans Legacy Program established in partnership with the Trudeau government
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August 20, 2020 – White Rock, BC On August 20, 2020, WWII Métis Veteran Aileen Florence Tate will receive thanks from the Métis Nation and inheritance of $20,000. The Recognition Payment is part of the Métis Veterans Legacy Program that was established in partnership with the Trudeau government to commemorate forgotten Métis soldiers. Veteran Tate
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