National Aboriginal Veterans Day marked across Canada

National Aboriginal Veterans Day marked across Canada with special ceremonies including the presentation of a medal at CFB Esquimalt.

Petty Officer First Class Stephen Morrison was awarded the Aboriginal Veteran Millennium Medal on Nov. 8, 2022.

Over his career with the Canadian Navy, Petty Officer First Class Stephen Morrison’s received many medals, but Lt. Col. Catherine Askew, Formation Chaplain, says this one is special. “It’s not just for me. It goes back to my great aunts, and uncle, who as residential school survivors, stepped forward and volunteered for World War Two,” Morrison said.

“For me to come out today I just thought it would be really great to recognize my dad, and my older siblings who served in the military,” Bee said. “As well as seeing some of my colleagues who served in the military.”

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