Honouring their bravery and dedication: Indigenous veterans have their special day
They come from First Nations communities across Canada, and on Indigenous Veterans Day, Nov. 8, Canadians will have the opportunity to honour their unique contributions and bravery.
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![Francine Young on deployment in Iraq in 2008. An Indigenous woman in army fatigues in Iraq.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7020694.1699368009!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpeg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/francine-young.jpeg)
They come from First Nations communities across Canada, and on Indigenous Veterans Day, Nov. 8, Canadians will have the opportunity to honour their unique contributions and bravery.