{"id":1597,"date":"2025-05-07T14:07:48","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T14:07:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/pranorth\/?p=1597"},"modified":"2025-05-26T10:58:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T10:58:40","slug":"honouring-indigenous-veterans-and-the-spirit-of-reconciliation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/pranorth\/2025\/05\/honouring-indigenous-veterans-and-the-spirit-of-reconciliation\/","title":{"rendered":"Honouring Indigenous Veterans and the Spirit of Reconciliation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On Saturday, May 3<sup>rd<\/sup>, The Salvation Army supported the unveiling of a monument commemorating the contributions of Indigenous veterans in Regina. On its side, the word &#8220;honour&#8221; is displayed in Cree, Lakota, Dakota, Nakota, Michif, Anihsinape and Dene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><img width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/pranorth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/Monument-225x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1598\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Prominently displayed in the southern portion of Victoria Park, the monument both honours the Indigenous veterans who fought for Canada and is a symbol of reconciliation, recognizing the disparaging treatment Indigenous veterans received upon returning home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While many First Nations, Metis and Inuit willingly volunteered for the war effort, they were denied many of the benefits and opportunities afforded non-Indigenous veterans, such as education, land grants and other financial benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full\"><img width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/pranorth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/Speaker-2-400x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/pranorth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/Speaker-2-400x300-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/pranorth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/Speaker-2-400x300-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;This beautiful monument is a tangible symbol of gratitude for the service and sacrifices of our Indigenous veterans. By publicly saying thank you, we help to begin the process of healing,&#8221; Saskatchewan\u2019s Lt.-Gov. Bernadette McIntyre told the media at the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The monument is a collaboration between Veterans Affairs Canada, numerous Indigenous veterans and several Crown Corporations. The Salvation Army was present in a support role, as they have been during numerous conflicts. Many veterans present recounted fond memories of The Salvation Army\u2019s presence when they served.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><img width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/pranorth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/Teepee-Vert-225x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1602\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBeing a member of the Indigenous Veterans Monument Committee, as the President of the SFNVA (Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association) South Branch and the Indigenous Liaison for The Salvation Army, I thought it would be a great opportunity for The Salvation Army to support the event as a way to advance our reconciliation efforts,\u201d said Tracy Desjarlais, Indigenous Liaison Specialist for The Salvation Army. \u201cIt turned out to be a great event and advanced this partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regina is notable for its Indigenous military history. 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