First Nations veterans gather in Winnipeg to reflect on service, reconciliation – CBC

Nov 03, 2025

Southern Chiefs’ Organization hosted 3rd annual First Nations Veterans Summit

First Nations veterans gathered Sunday in Winnipeg for an event that honoured their service and sacrifice, while also calling on the Canadian Armed Forces to continue taking steps towards reconciliation.

The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) hosted the third annual First Nations Veterans Summit with this year’s theme being “look how far we’ve come.”

Justin Woodcock, a veteran and project manager for SCO, said the theme represents changes he and many others have seen since they first began serving in the military, when it comes to the treatment of First Nations soldiers and veterans.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/first-nations-canadian-military-reconciliation-9.6964071