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Lest We Forget. ⚡ 🚨 ⏱️ Each November 11th, Canadians observe Remembrance Day as a time to honour the #bravery and #sacrifice of those who served in the military. Originally known as Armistice Day, the occasion marks the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. But it’s much more than a date; it’s a day of collective reflection on #courage, #sacrifice, and the impact of war on generations past and present. Canada’s role in global conflicts is a testament to the #spirit and #resilience of ordinary citizens who became heroes. Nearly a million Canadians served in World War II alone, including those who participated in the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. This historic #mission — one of the most #daring in history—was a pivotal moment in the fight for freedom, where Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy to #liberate Europe from #tyranny. My grandfather, William Ellis, was a paratrooper with the British Royal Marines. He was part of that D-Day operation, courageously jumping into Normandy with his fellow soldiers. He, like so many others, left behind everything familiar to serve something far greater than himself. While he rarely spoke about those days, the few stories he shared with our family revealed the incredible bravery and #unity that defined his generation. They were ordinary men and women transformed into heroes by the urgency of a shared mission. The impact Canada had on the world stage during these conflicts created a legacy of resilience and duty. On Remembrance Day, we honour those sacrifices—not only as a #tribute to the past but as an inspiration for the #future. It’s a reminder that when we align on a mission larger than ourselves, ordinary people can indeed accomplish extraordinary things. Today, let’s take a moment to remember, reflect, and express gratitude for all those who served. Their courage and selflessness should never be forgotten. 🌹 #LestWeForget #leadership #heroes #rolemodel #service

Celebrating South Asian Heritage month and India's steps towards allowing women on submarines. It takes time for countries' navies to let women move to underwater work, not least because of moral fears about hot-bunking and health fears about pregnancy. Here's the time line 1985 Norway 1988  Denmark, 1989 Sweden 1998 Australia. 2001 Canada 2011 US 2014 UK 2019 Netherlands 2023 South Korea 2024 India So far, women usually get to join submarines about two years after the policy decision is made. This list refers to the first joinings. India made the decision in Dec 2022. In July 2024 the actuality was said to be moving closer. https://lnkd.in/e4d68HET Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Hari Kumar, said the Navy aspires to having a woman chief within the next 30-35 years ie 2054-59. 😊

On Indigenous Veterans Day, we acknowledge the immense courage of Indigenous soldiers who fought for Canada with pride and commitment, only to face significant inequities when they returned. Unlike their fellow soldiers, many Indigenous veterans were denied equal benefits, faced discrimination, and encountered barriers to basic supports they earned. As we move toward economic reconciliation, it’s essential to learn about and address these overlooked aspects of history. Indigenous veterans deserve more than recognition; they deserve action. Join us in learning more about reconciliation topics, including Indigenous veterans’ contributions and experiences. Let’s work together to build an equitable future that honors all sacrifices. #IndigenousVeteransDay #Reconciliation #EconomicReconciliation #IndigenousVeterans

On National Indigenous Veterans Day, UNBC joins in honouring the remarkable contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Veterans who have courageously served Canada in conflicts from the World Wars, through to Afghanistan and peacekeeping missions. A commemorative gathering for students, faculty and staff will be held in the Doug Little Lounge from 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m., featuring information displays and a space to share written thoughts and tributes. Indigenous Peoples served at higher rates per capita than many other groups in Canada and distinguished themselves – as snipers and scouts in the First World War and Cree-speaking code talkers were instrumental in disrupting enemy communications in WWII. Despite their skill and acts of bravery, Indigenous Veterans faced racism, discrimination, unequal recognition and compensation. Many veterans returned home to find they’d lost their Indian status* during extended service, while others were required to surrender it to access veterans’ benefit. As we walk the path of Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous Veterans Day is one step in acknowledging these historical wrongs, honouring the invaluable contributions of Indigenous Peoples’ participation in military service and paying tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Learn more about the history of Indigenous Peoples serving in the military here: https://lnkd.in/gRciJA4E (𝘈𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘤𝘵, 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘤𝘵. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘤𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴. 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘝𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘥𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧𝘧 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘧𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘴.) #ThisIsUNBC

Today, we take a moment to remember and honour those who sacrificed for our freedom. At Mind Forward, we are grateful for the courage and resilience of Canada's veterans and all who serve. #remembranceday #remembranceday2024 #remember #lestweforget #neverforget #november11 #mindforwardbraininjuryservices #mindforward

Today is #NationalNativeAmericanDay, honoring the traditions and accomplishments of Native American tribes. Did you know that native Americans have a strong tradition of military service? Cherokee, Navajo, and Latin American Indian tribes are the three largest Native American tribal groups. We owe a debt of gratitude to all native Americans for many reasons. There were already around 50 million Native Americans and Indigenous peoples in the Americas before Europe "found" them. In 2020, 9.7 million Americans were classified as Native American or Alaska Native, an 86.5% increase from the 2010 census. While it is not observed in all 50 states, National Native American Day is gaining popularity in the rest of the country. The celebration focuses on the culture, traditions, and history of tribes across the country. Join the Veteran Champion Movement. Be a part of the win! #VanguardVeteran #TrustedVeteranHiringAdvisor #NationalNativeAmericanDay

Today is #NationalNativeAmericanDay, honoring the traditions and accomplishments of Native American tribes. Did you know that native Americans have a strong tradition of military service? Cherokee, Navajo, and Latin American Indian tribes are the three largest Native American tribal groups. We owe a debt of gratitude to all native Americans for many reasons. There were already around 50 million Native Americans and Indigenous peoples in the Americas before Europe "found" them. In 2020, 9.7 million Americans were classified as Native American or Alaska Native, an 86.5% increase from the 2010 census. While it is not observed in all 50 states, National Native American Day is gaining popularity in the rest of the country. The celebration focuses on the culture, traditions, and history of tribes across the country. Join the Veteran Champion Movement. Be a part of the win! #VanguardVeteran #TrustedVeteranHiringAdvisor #NationalNativeAmericanDay

June 6, 1944, D-Day Invasion - June 6, 2024 80th Anniversary Nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy on June 6, 1944. Of those, 73,000 were from the United States and 83,000 from Britain and Canada. The Allies faced around 50,000 German forces. The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is a World War II cemetery and memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France. It honors American troops who died in Europe during World War II. This sacred land is located on a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach. Located on the site of the former temporary battlefield cemetery of Saint Laurent, the cemetery covers 172.5 acres and containing 9,388 burials. Every day, memories of World War II are disappearing from living history. The men and women who fought and won this great conflict are now in their 90s or older; according to US Department of Veterans Affairs statistics, there were only approximately 119,550 of the 16.4 million Americans who served in World War II still alive as of 2023. Let us never forget the 'Greatest Generation'. Men & Women who changed the course of history for the whole world. #wwIIveterans #ddayveterans #normandydday #thegreatestgeneration #normandyamericancemeteryandmemorial

Recognizing Indigenous Veterans Day today. (Credit to Government of Ontario website) Indigenous Veterans Day is observed on November 8, to recognize the courage and sacrifice of First Nation, Inuit and Métis people in military service. It is estimated that, in total, over 12,000 Indigenous people have volunteered their services on the front lines, serving in all conflicts that Canada has been involved in. The First Nations, Inuit and Métis have a long and proud tradition of military service to Canada, which continues today with Indigenous people serving in Canadian Armed Forces around the world — from NATO duties in Europe to United Nations peace operations. On the home front, Indigenous people donated large amounts of money, clothing and food to worthy causes. Indigenous women had important roles during conflicts — serving as nurses, air traffic controllers and radio operators. On Indigenous Veterans Day, we honour the important contributions of Indigenous peoples to protect rights and freedom in Canada, and we remember those who lost their lives for our country and those whose lives were forever changed. Learn more about Indigenous veterans. https://lnkd.in/gy5TmjeX