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Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 07:29:13 -0400
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Subject: London Ontario: Native Veterans honoured
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London Free Press June 22, 1999
Tuesday, June 22, 1999
Ceremony honours battlefield legacy of Canada's natives
By PETER GEIGEN-MILLER, Free Press Reporter The role of natives who fought
for Canada in major conflicts was remembered in a solemn ceremony yesterday
at Harris Park.
The recognition of native war veterans was part of a day-long Aboriginal
Solidarity Day that began with a sunrise ceremony and continued with
dancing, drumming and a sharing of wisdom by a panel of native elders.
With flags flying, native veterans marched into the London park accompanied
by the Oneida marching band.
There were prayers and speeches remembering natives who served in both
world wars and the Korean, Vietnam and Gulf wars. Veterans placed poppies
at the base of a staff of eagle feathers to remember those who died in war.
Ross Ireland, who led the march, said the role of natives who fought for
Canada tends to be overlooked by native young people and other Canadians.
"We do this to remind the young people of the sacrifices made by our
grandfathers, our great-grandfathers and what have you," said Ireland.
It's part of a larger effort to reclaim native history and culture, he said.
"We have to teach our young people about their culture. If you don't know
your culture, you don't know who you really are."
Ireland said natives often faced discrimination during and after their
Second World War service.
"I've heard many horror stories about how they were treated. They couldn't
go and have a drink with their white buddies, but they were good enough to
die beside them."
Mayor Dianne Haskett praised the role of native veterans in defending Canada.
"It's an honour for me to be here to help say how much we respect our
aboriginal veterans . . . and show how much we appreciate all they have
contributed," she said.
Haskett said Canada might not exist as a nation but for the support of
natives who fought on the side of the British against the Americans in the
War of 1812. Their support allowed Canada to survive as a British colony.
Aboriginal Solidarity Day is held June 21, summer solstice -- the first day
of summer and the longest day of the year.
It's been celebrated nationally since 1982 and an act of Parliament in 1996
made it an official celebration.
The park celebration was the third annual in London.
The day is a chance for native people to share their culture and heritage
with others in the region, organizer Reta Van Every said
"It educates people to how important native people are to the foundation of
this country."
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