总理关于全国土著退伍军人日的声明

🔊 朗读

2023 年 11 月 8 日

安大略省渥太华

总理贾斯汀·特鲁多今天在全国土著退伍军人日发表以下声明：

“今天，我们表彰、表彰和庆祝那些帮助加拿大和世界各地维护和平、保护民主和捍卫自由的原住民退伍军人。我们还铭记原住民为加拿大服务而冒着生命危险做出的巨大牺牲，并向哀悼他们的家人、亲人和社区致以敬意。

“200 多年来，原住民为我们的国内和国际努力做出了重大贡献。他们在 1812 年的战争中与英国军队并肩作战，在第一次和第二次世界大战、朝鲜战争和海湾战争期间，数千名原住民、因纽特人和梅蒂斯士兵为追求更美好的世界而服役。最近，他们在波斯尼亚、科索沃、阿富汗等地以及其他多国维和任务中支持加拿大。

“原住民历来面临着独特的挑战——从必须远离社区去参军，到克服语言障碍，再到在为加拿大服役期间适应文化差异。尽管如此，他们还是在前线表现出了巨大的勇气来克服这些挑战，并成为熟练的神枪手和追踪者。加拿大政府正在努力确保所有原住民军人、退伍军人及其家人的服务得到平等的支持和认可——因为这是他们应得的。

“今天，当我们向原住民、因纽特人和梅蒂斯退伍军人对和平与安全做出的宝贵贡献致敬时，我邀请所有加拿大人通过阅读他们的勇敢和坚韧的故事来了解更多。我代表加拿大政府，感谢原住民退伍军人、他们的亲人以及目前在加拿大武装部队服役的 2,700 多名原住民成员的勇气和牺牲。

“免得我们忘记了。”

Statement by the Prime Minister on National Indigenous Veterans Day

November 8, 2023

Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous Veterans Day:

“Today, we recognize, honour, and celebrate Indigenous Veterans who have helped uphold peace, protect democracy, and defend freedom here in Canada and around the world. We also remember the great sacrifices of Indigenous Peoples who have put their lives on the line in service to Canada, and pay tribute to the families, loved ones, and communities who mourn them.

“Indigenous Peoples have significantly contributed to our domestic and international efforts for over 200 years. They joined with British forces in the War of 1812, and thousands of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis soldiers served in pursuit of a better world during the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, and the Gulf War. More recently, they have supported Canada in places like Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and other multinational peacekeeping missions.

“Indigenous Peoples have historically faced unique challenges – from having to travel far from their communities to enlist, to overcoming language barriers, and adapting to cultural differences while in service to Canada. Despite this, they demonstrated great courage to overcome these challenges on the frontlines and as skilled sharpshooters and trackers. The Government of Canada is working to ensure that all Indigenous service members, Veterans, and their families are equally supported and recognized for their service – because that is what they deserve.

“Today, as we pay tribute to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Veterans’ invaluable contributions to peace and security, I invite all Canadians to learn more by reading their stories of bravery and resilience. On behalf of the Government of Canada, I thank Indigenous Veterans, their loved ones, and the over 2,700 Indigenous members currently serving throughout the ranks of the Canadian Armed Forces for their courage and sacrifice.

“Lest we forget.”