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EDMONTON - Speaker Nathan Cooper will host a public ceremony on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 11 a.m. in the Legislature rotunda to recognize Indigenous Veterans Day.

“Indigenous veterans play an important role in our Armed Forces,” said Nathan Cooper, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. “Their contributions have been paramount in building our province and our country. We honour and remember their sacrifices.”

Following the blessing by Elder Francis Whiskeyjack and the welcome remarks by Mr. Glenn van Dijken on behalf of Speaker Cooper, remarks will also be delivered by the Honourable Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, MLA Rick Wilson on behalf of the Premier and Government of Alberta, MLA Brooks Arcand-Paul on behalf of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition and veteran John McDonald.

The public is welcome to attend in person. The event will also be live streamed on assembly.ab.ca and on the Legislative Assembly’s Facebook, X and YouTube channels.

Indigenous Veterans Day honours those of Indigenous heritage who have fought for our province and our country, their sacrifices and the lives lost.

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Megan Dennett
Communications Digital Media Consultant
Legislative Assembly Office
587.545.4876
megan.dennett@assembly.ab.ca