World War II: Causes & consequences
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Indigenous veterans
Web resources
Indigenous Veterans | Veterans Affairs Canada
Details the contribution of Indigenous veterans. Includes links to first-hand account videos. Explains motivations for enlistment, systemic obstacles Indigenous recruits faced, highlights their bravery and the post-war discrimination they faced.
14 Facts You May Not Know About Contributions of Indigenous Veterans
Highlights the often-overlooked sacrifices and achievements of Indigenous peoples in Canada’s military history, emphasizing their high enlistment rates, community support for war efforts, and the delayed recognition of their service. It also sheds light on systemic barriers and post-war injustices faced by Indigenous veterans.
Details the contribution of Indigenous veterans. Includes links to first-hand account videos. Explains motivations for enlistment, systemic obstacles Indigenous recruits faced, highlights their bravery and the post-war discrimination they faced.
14 Facts You May Not Know About Contributions of Indigenous Veterans
Highlights the often-overlooked sacrifices and achievements of Indigenous peoples in Canada’s military history, emphasizing their high enlistment rates, community support for war efforts, and the delayed recognition of their service. It also sheds light on systemic barriers and post-war injustices faced by Indigenous veterans.
Print resources
Navajo Code Talkers by Nathan Aaseng (Call #940.54 AAS)
Tells the compelling story of Navajo soldiers who used their native language to create an unbreakable code during World War II, significantly aiding U.S. military efforts in the Pacific. The book also explores the challenges they faced, including discrimination and delayed recognition for their service
Tells the compelling story of Navajo soldiers who used their native language to create an unbreakable code during World War II, significantly aiding U.S. military efforts in the Pacific. The book also explores the challenges they faced, including discrimination and delayed recognition for their service
Database resources
"Indigenous Second World War veteran fought for fairness 'all his life'" [Gale In Context: Canada]
Article from Toronto Star that provides an account of Philip Favel’s experience during and after World War II. At the time of publication, Favel was the oldest living Indigenous veteran in Canada and the first veteran to have his portrait hung in the Canada War Museum.
“Does War Make Us Equal in Canada?” [EBSOhost]
Jeff Bear’s editorial explores the paradox faced by Indigenous veterans who, despite serving their country in wartime, returned to systemic inequality and discrimination, raising critical questions about citizenship, recognition, and justice in post-war Canada.
Article from Toronto Star that provides an account of Philip Favel’s experience during and after World War II. At the time of publication, Favel was the oldest living Indigenous veteran in Canada and the first veteran to have his portrait hung in the Canada War Museum.
“Does War Make Us Equal in Canada?” [EBSOhost]
Jeff Bear’s editorial explores the paradox faced by Indigenous veterans who, despite serving their country in wartime, returned to systemic inequality and discrimination, raising critical questions about citizenship, recognition, and justice in post-war Canada.
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Gale Canada in Context: Contains articles, primary sources, and multimedia content tailored for students. Good for Canadian content and perspectives.
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