Honouring Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day is an opportunity for our community to reflect on the courage, commitment, and sacrifices made by members of the Canadian Armed Forces throughout history. We especially acknowledge the unique contributions made by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit veterans, whose service has too often gone unrecognized.

Each November, Canadians honour those who have served and continue to serve in our Armed Forces. This includes Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8 and Remembrance Day on November 11.

Many individuals from Northwestern Ontario and Simcoe County have served our communities and our country with dedication and resilience. Their stories remind us of the importance of peace, understanding, and collective responsibility.

We invite our University community to reflect on these important days in ways that are meaningful to them. Wearing a poppy, learning about Indigenous veterans, or joining local ceremonies or moments of reflection are meaningful tributes. However you mark Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8, and Remembrance Day on November 11 at 11 a.m., please take a moment of silence to honour all who have served and sacrificed for our freedoms.

Lest we forget.