By Alexandra Noad, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lethbridge Herald Indigenous people have always fought to protect their land, but Indigenous Soldiers returning home after serving in the First and Second World had their status taken away and were not given the same recognition their white peers did. Because Indigenous veterans were often overlooked, in 1994 in Winnipeg Manitoba, the first Indigenous Remembrance Day was recognized on Nov. 8 to honour their service, resilience and leadership, while also recognizing the unique challenges they face during and after military service. On Wednesday, Kendrick Fox (Naatoiipiksi-Holy Hitter) and Tricia Willows (Niiookskasokaatsiim-Three Holy Roots), who are both Blackfoot veterans attending the University of Lethbridge, had the opportunity to share their experiences and were honoured with blankets and an honour song. Fox chose to pursue…
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