First Nations Veterans have served both in Canada’s Military Forces and as allies, from the formative times of the War of 1812 to the present. Their military contributions were essential to Canada’s survival in earlier times. Every year, on November 11 th we honour these individuals. Kichi Meegwech to all community members who came out to honour our veterans and their ancestors. We would especially like to thank the following people for donating their time to this important day: Larry Whiteduck- Master of Ceremonies Elder Peter Decontie & his helper Bob Poirier- Sacred Fire and prayer Chief Gilbert Whiteduck Jeanne Odjick- Silver Cross Mother Danny Logue- Canadian Legion Sgt. Gareth Webb Warrant Officer Vincent Genest Sgt. Gilles Lafrance Sgt. Kevin Bergeron Cpl. John MacGuaig Storm Cloud Drum Group Emery Racine- recital of In Flanders Fields Tobias Commanda- Act of Remembrance (French) Angeleah Brazeau- Act of Remembrance (Algonquin) Jack Dumont- Act of Remembrance (English) Zachary Decontie- set-up and Flag staff carrier Andrew Commonda and Paul Dandavino-set-up Justin Petonoquot- American Flag Steve Descarie-Canadian Flag Hayden Commando- Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Flag Jolene Commanda- Creator of our Official Wreaths Jenny Tenasco & her helper Catherine Drouin- Coordinator of our Excellent Feast Samantha Tenasco- Photographer Tim Odjick- Stovewood donation for Sacred Fire Meegwech to Everyone who donated Food, and/ or Layed a wreath. Congratulations to Mr. Clarence Chabot, recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee Medal. The Remembrance Day Volunteer Group Anita Tenasco, Pauline Whiteduck, May McDougall, Alison Commando