Remembrance Day ceremonies are planned in Hamilton, Burlington, and Brantford to honor those who have served and sacrificed. On November 11, most federal services and federally regulated businesses, such as banks and the postal service, will be closed.
An event marking Indigenous Veteran’s Day will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, November 7, at Battlefield House Museum and Park, 77 King St.
“This service acknowledges and commemorates the contributions made by Indigenous veterans in service to Turtle Island,” the City of Hamilton said in a news release.
The ceremony at the Eagles Among Us Indigenous Monument will be followed by refreshments featuring Indigenous flavors. Attendees are advised to bring their own chairs as seating is limited.
The city’s garrison parade will start at 10:15 a.m. on November 9, followed by a service at 10:45 a.m. The parade, consisting of Hamilton veterans, garrison units, and cadet corps, will begin at John Foote V.C. N. and proceed south to Gore Park on King Street East.
The remembrance service will be held at Veteran’s Place in Gore Park.
Author’s summary: Local ceremonies in Hamilton and surrounding cities will honor veterans on Remembrance Day, featuring Indigenous acknowledgments and traditional parades with community participation.