Remembrance Day 2024 Canada Observed. National indigenous veterans day, observed on november 8, is a time to acknowledge the unique role indigenous soldiers have played in canada’s military history. History and traditions of remembrance day and veterans’ week.

Initially known as armistice day, november 11th marked the signing of the armistice that ended world war i in 1918. The day honours first nations, inuit and métis survivors and their families and communities and ensures that public.