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What challenges did Indigenous volunteers face when serving in Canada's military?
Indigenous volunteers faced challenges such as learning a new language, adapting to cultural differences, and having to travel great distances from their remote communities to enlist.
How many Indigenous people served in uniform during the First World War?
More than 4,000 Indigenous people served in uniform during the First World War.
What was the response of Indigenous communities to the First World War?
In some areas, one in three able-bodied men would volunteer, and some communities saw every man between 20 and 35 years of age enlist.
What challenges did Indigenous war Veterans face in post-service life?
Many Indigenous war Veterans did not receive equal treatment compared to other Canadian Veterans in their post-service life.
Which Indigenous band in British Columbia saw every eligible man enlist in the First World War?
The Head of the Lake Band in British Columbia saw every eligible man enlist in the First World War.
Test your knowledge of Indigenous participation in Canada's military with this insightful quiz. Explore the challenges and contributions of Indigenous volunteers who served in uniform, from overcoming cultural barriers to traveling long distances.
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