Indigenous Veterans remembered

The city of Burlington marks National Indigenous Veterans’ Day by honouring Joesph Brant.

Burlington Mayor marks National Indigenous Veterans’ Day “Today on National Indigenous Veterans Day, we honour the brave Indigenous veterans whose sacrifices have defended Canada. Burlington’s history begins with a famous Indigenous Veteran – Joseph Brant, who was a Mohawk warrior chief and an influential military captain who fought alongside Great Britain during the American Revolution and the Seven Years War. Recognizing his service, the British allowed him a choice of land for his own use. Brant chose a tract of land containing 3450 acres on which Burlington is located”, said Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward….

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