Many who drive on Memorial Drive in Calgary Alberta from November first to the eleventh, will see over three thousand white memorial markers with the majority in the shape of a cross, representing those who enlisted in Calgary to answer a call to fight for a better tomorrow.
Since 2009, the Field of Crosses have been honouring and remember the many brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the country of Canada but also, for strangers they never met so they may have freedom.
During that time, the field hosts 10 Days of Remembrance where different groups are recognized for their service.
On November 8, Indigenous Veterans will be honoured and recognized for their service and sacrifice across Canada.
Field of Crosses Director Sean Libin came into the CJWE Studio to share some of the stories of Calgary’s Canadian Indigenous Military members who honoured at the field.
To learn and adopt a cross to help the field never forget those who gave their lives, visit their website.
See Remembrance Day events taking place across Southern Alberta on our events calendar.
Windspeaker Radio Network will be having moments of silences on the eleventh hour on November 8 and 11.
Libin brought with him when visiting the CJWE Studio, stories of a few First World War and Second World War Indigenous troops who are currently honoured at the Field of Crosses.
Each story was voiced by Libin at the studio and can be listened to below.
Photo of Director of the Field of Crosses Sean Libin, reading the stories of WW1 and WW2 Indigenous Veterans honoured at the field
Lance Corporal Henry Louis Norwest – Metis Nation of Alberta, 1884 – 1918
Private Mike Foxhead – Siksika Nation, 1898 – 1917
Private Gordon Yellowfly – Siksika Nation, 1919 – 1943
Private Teddy Manywounds – Tsuut’ina Nation, 1912 – 1942
Rifleman Joe Poucette – Iyarhe Nakoda, Chiniki Nation, 1924 – 1944
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