Jour Du Souvenir – Indigenous Veterans Day Remembrance Day FRENCH

Celebrate Jour Du Souvenir and Indigenous Veterans Day in Canada with this meaningful Remembrance Day art Indigenous art activity. This interactive poppy art honours the contributions of Indigenous Veterans and helps students learn about 10 Indigenous Canadian Veterans. Through engaging biographies, a hands-on poppy craft, thoughtful reflection questions, and a bonus activity, students will explore the role of Indigenous Veterans in Jour Du Souvenir and recognize their lasting impact on Indigenous Canada through meaningful Indigenous art.

November 8th is Indigenous Veterans Day, similar to Jour Du Souvenir in Canada but specifically to honour Indigenous Veterans who were denied veteran rights and benefits because they were Indigenous. This Jour Du Souvenir activity is a perfect step towards reconciliation in Canada.

Jour Du Souvenir Activity:

❤︎ Indigenous Veterans Day lesson

❤︎ Learn about 10 Indigenous Canadian Veterans

❤︎ Create an interactive poppy writing craft featuring Indigenous art poppies

❤︎ Indigenous Veteran reflection questions

❤︎ Recognize a Indigenous Veteran project (bonus activity!)

❤︎ Perfect for Jour Du Souvenir

❤︎ Ideal for Indigenous Veterans Day (November 8th)

Find the ENGLISH version here!