Veterans Week 2026

As we mark the beginning of Veterans’ Week, we invite everyone to pause, reflect, and honor the extraordinary individuals who have served and sacrificed in uniform to protect our beautiful country and our freedoms. This week of reflection uniquely begins with a focus on National Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8, giving us an opportunity to recognize the profound military contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. For generations, thousands of Indigenous men and women volunteered to defend Canada, frequently overcoming systemic inequalities and deep injustices at home to serve with immense bravery on the front lines.

Throughout this week, and leading up to the two minutes of silence that we will be observing on Remembrance Day on November 11, we encourage you to wear a poppy, explore the diverse history of Canada’s veterans, and actively carry their legacies of courage forward.

Click the button below to find a local remembrance ceremony: