Ottawa, ON – It was 90 years ago today that Canadians observed the first official Remembrance Day. At 11 a.m. on 11 November 1931, people across the country gathered in their communities and around local memorials to honour those who served and died during the First World War and recall the many sacrifices that helped to pull Canadians through the war. Department of National Defence. Library and Archives Canada, PA-208583) Every year, Nov. 5 to 11 is Veterans’ Week, an opportunity for Canadians to honour the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices of our veterans and those who continue to serve. Remembrance Day, Nov. 11, marks the final day of Veterans’ Week and recalls the end of ... November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day, when Canada honours First Nation, Metis and Inuit soldiers and veterans, and their long, distinguished legacy of serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. National Veterans’ Week Speakers Program. Request a currently serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) speaker for your Veterans’ Week activities. Remembrance Day (exhibit) The history of Remembrance Day at the Canadian War Museum. History and traditions of Remembrance Day and Veterans Week. Plan your own commemorative event. Meet some of the Veterans who sacrificed for our freedoms. Discover the stories of Canada's Veterans. Learn about the sacrifices they made so we could live as we do today. Their memory lives on and continues to inspire all Canadians. Today, millions of Canadians wear the bright red emblem as a symbol of remembrance, leading up to and on 11 November. The Poppy campaign raises funds to support veterans and their families. In 2021, Canada Post issued a stamp celebrating the 100th anniversary of the poppy’s adoption as a national symbol of remembrance. Veterans and community members gathered across B.C. Friday to mark Indigenous Veterans Day, which honours the sacrifices made by Indigenous people serving in Canada's Armed Forces. In Canada, November 11 is officially called Remembrance Day, but it is also known as Armistice Day and Poppy Day. Remembrance Day is commemorated in many countries, particularly members of the Commonwealth, including Australia and New Zealand (where it is also referred to as Armistice Day). In the United States, Veterans Day falls on the same date. This Veterans’ Week (November 5-11) the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) solemnly commemorates all of our veterans and service members throughout history to the current day. Service, Courage and Sacrifice – At home, around the world and across generations.
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