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Métis Nation Second World War Hero’s spouse to receive Recognition Payment in St. Laurent Manitoba August 17, 2020 – St. Laurent, MB On August 17, 2020, WWII Métis Veteran Frank Joseph Bruce’s spouse Marcelline Bruce will receive thanks from the Métis Nation and inheritance of $20,000. Métis National Council (MNC) Minister responsible for Veterans David Chartrand will personally present the recognition payment at the Grand Opening of the Frank Bruce Métis Seniors Complex in St. Laurent. The $20,000 Recognition Payment is part of the Métis Veterans Legacy Program that was established in partnership with the Trudeau government to commemorate forgotten … Read More

Métis Nation Second World War Hero Honoured in Ontario FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2020 – Penetanguishene, ON On July 18, 2020, WWII Métis Veteran Alcide Joseph Alzear Duval will receive thanks from the Métis Nation, a $20,000 Recognition Payment, and an apology from Canada in Penetanguishene, ON.  The Recognition Payment is part of the Métis Veterans Legacy Program established in partnership with the Trudeau government to commemorate forgotten Métis soldiers.   Veteran Duval is the 26th WWII Métis Veteran to receive a Recognition Payment as part of the Legacy Program.  On behalf of Métis Nation Minister responsible for Veterans and MNC National Spokesperson … Read More

Second World War Hero Honoured in Midland July 29, 2020 – Midland, ON  On July 29, 2020, WWII Veteran Leonard Landrigan will receive thanks from the Métis Nation, and inheritance of $20,000. The 20,000 is a Recognition Payment, which is part of the Métis Veterans Legacy Program. The Program was established in partnership with the Trudeau government to commemorate forgotten Métis soldiers. Veteran Landrigan is the 26th WWII Veteran to receive a Recognition Payment as part of the Legacy Program.  Due to COVID, Brian Black, the President of the Métis Veterans Council in Ontario will visit Midland to present the … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 2, 2020 – Sudbury, ON WWII Métis Veteran William Hurteau received thanks from the Métis Nation, a $20,000 Recognition Payment and an apology from Canada in Sudbury, Ontario.  The Recognition Payment is part of the Métis Veterans Legacy Program established in partnership with the Trudeau government to commemorate forgotten Métis soldiers.   Veteran Hurteau is the 23rd WWII Métis Veteran to receive a Recognition Payment as part of the Legacy Program.  Métis Nation Minister responsible for Veterans David Chartrand was prevented from presenting the Recognition Payment in person due to the global wide practice of COVID-19 social distancing.  However, … Read More