The Métis Recognition Payment
A one-time $20,000 payment for living Métis WWII veterans; if the veteran has died, payment goes to the spouse or common-law partner.
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Veterans
Welcome to the Department of Veterans at Métis Nation–Saskatchewan. Our department is dedicated to advocating on behalf of the brave Métis people who answered the call to military service in defense of our country and its allies. We are committed to safeguarding the stories, and remembrance of their service for present and future generations. Through working close with our government partners and Veterans Affairs Canada, we strive to ensure Métis men and women are remembered for their service. Join us as we honor our veterans that continue to reflect the strength of the Métis. For more information on Metis Veterans, please click here.
Help us better recognize and support our veteran community. If you identify as a veteran, we invite you to click the button below and complete the self-identification form.
2025 Indigenous Veterans Day Ceremony
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan commemorated Indigenous Veterans Day at Batoche, with a ceremony held ahead of the official day on November 8. Let us come together as a community to recognize the incredible courage and sacrifice of our Métis veterans.
Re-watch the live stream below:
Veteran Identification Form
Resources
Poppy Trust Funds
Financial assistance and community support to Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP members, and their families in need.
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Veteran’s Affair’s Canada
This Canadian Government site lists a number of different support’s available to Canadian Veterans.
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Ultimate Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Discount/Deals Library
This master doc compiled by user Crypt1de, a third-party creator, created discounts/deals for Canadian companies. It also specifies whether the discounts/deals are for people in the military currently, veterans, and/or their families.
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Canadian Military & Veteran Discount Guide: The Ultimate List
The Dealhack Canadian Military and Veteran Discounts List is the result of our quarterly survey of brands that offer discounts to all Canadian Armed Forces members. Every three months, our team independently verifies every discount on this list.
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The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) Discount Database
The CMFWS also offers a database where you can put in the area where you live and it will show you the discounts you can get at retailers/restaurants in your area.
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VAC Funding for Remembrance Ceremonies
Funding for organizations undertaking commemorative initiatives or supporting the well-being of Veterans and their families.
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Métis Veterans Legacy Program
Many of our Second World War (WWII) Métis Nation Veterans have passed, and very few are still living. Time is of the essence to identify those living and present them with their Recognition Payment as soon as possible.
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Batoche Veterans Monument
The National Métis Veterans’ Memorial Monument has been engraved in honour of all Métis veterans. After years of planning and fundraising, the monument was first unveiled in July 2014 at the Back to Batoche festival site.
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Park’s Canada Offers
Park’s Canada offers free day passes and discounted overnight stays to current military, veterans, and their families.
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Vet Tickets
Vet Tickets is a Canadian non-profit where people can donate their tickets to sports games/events alike for a veteran to attend for free.
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Minister
Wendy Gervais, WR3 Regional Representative, Minister of Veterans
- Email:
- wgervais@mns.ca
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Canada S7K 0A7
Veterans
Barb Popoff, Director of Veterans
- Email:
- dir.ywgs@mns.ca
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Canada S7K 0A7