KAWARTHA LAKES-Residents across Kawartha Lakes are invited to honour our veterans those who continue to serve with Remembrance Day services on November 11 and Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8.
“The freedoms and opportunities we enjoy today came at a great cost,” said Mayor Doug Elmslie. “On Remembrance Day, we honour the generations of Canadians who answered the call to serve, those who never returned home and those who continue to serve our country today. Their courage and sacrifice deserve our gratitude, not just on November 11, but every day.”
“The freedoms and opportunities we enjoy today came at a great cost,” said Mayor Doug Elmslie. “On Remembrance Day, we honour the generations of Canadians who answered the call to serve, those who never returned home and those who continue to serve our country today. Their courage and sacrifice deserve our gratitude, not just on November 11, but every day.”
Canadians recognize Indigenous Veterans Day to honour the important contributions and sacrifices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people who served in Canada’s military, contributions that have long been left out of Canada’s history.
“It’s important that we remember the Indigenous men and women who have answered the call to serve in every major conflict, including the War of 1812,” said Ward 3 Councillor Mike Perry. “Too many came home to a country that didn’t honour that service. I invite everyone in Kawartha Lakes to pause, learn their stories, and respect their service and sacrifice shoulder to shoulder with all members who’ve served and are currently serving. We will remember them.” Councillor Perry is Métis and a past member of the Canadian Army Reserves (Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment).
Indigenous veterans have played important roles in Canada’s military history, serving, fighting, dying, and recovering alongside their fellow Canadian Armed Forces comrades. They have served in the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War and on international peacekeeping missions. To learn more, visit Toronto’s Indigenous Veterans Day page.
Local Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held in communities throughout Kawartha Lakes.
Bethany
Date: Sunday, November 8
Time: 1pm
Location: Bethany Cenotaph (1474 Hwy 7A, Bethany)
Bobcaygeon
Date: Wednesday, November 11
Time: 11am
Location: Bobcaygeon Cenotaph (96 King Street, Bobcaygeon)
Burnt River
Date: Sunday, November 8
Time: 9am
Location: Burnt River Cemetery Cenotaph (104 Burnt River Rd, Burnt River)
Coboconk
Date: Wednesday, November 11
Time: 10:50am
Location: Coboconk Legion (2916 County Rd 48, Coboconk)
Fenelon Falls
Date: Tuesday, November 10 (Candlelight Service)
Details: Candlelight Service on Tuesday, November 10 at 7pm, with a parade starting at Slices and Scoops (10 Water St, Fenelon Falls) and proceeding to the Cenotaph (Cenotaph Park, 36 Francis St W, Fenelon Falls).
Date: Wednesday, November 11
Details: Service and wreath-laying at 10:30am at the Cenotaph (Cenotaph Park, 36 Francis St W, Fenelon Falls). Councillor Perry plans to lay a wreath in honour of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis veterans.
Lindsay
Date: Wednesday, November 11.
Details: Parade from the Lindsay Legion (12 York St N, Lindsay) to the Cenotaph. Parade begins at 10am, with a service at the Cenotaph (190 Kent St W) at 11am following the parade.
Norland
Date: Saturday, November 7.
Details: Parade starts at 10:40am at Norland Library. Remembrance service to follow at Norland School Hall Community Centre and Cenotaph.
Oakwood
Date: Wednesday, November 11
Time: 11am
Location: Oakwood Lions Mariposa Community Hall (1008 Eldon Rd, Oakwood)
Omemee
Date: Wednesday, November 11
Time: 11am
Location: Omemee Legion (46 King St E, Omemee)
Anyone planning to attend Remembrance Day commemorations is encouraged to arrive early and dress for the weather.
Know of a Remembrance Day commemoration you don’t see here? Add it to the Events Calendar at www.kawarthalakes.ca/SubmitEvent.
