Aboriginal-Canadians In World War One: 3D Gallery

Aboriginal Canadian in World War One

More than 4, 000 Aboriginal-Canadian served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War One.

Aboriginals Volunteer in World War I

Aboriginal people volunteered in war to show their loyalty to the queen and also be recognized by Canadian government.

Roles of Aboriginals In WWI

Aboriginal soldiers played most of the challenging roles in army such as snipers, and reconnaissance scouts.

Role of A Sniper in WWI

Snipers had to be quiet and patient while waiting for the enemy to approach.

Aboriginal-Canadians Received Medals/Decorations

Aboriginal soldiers served in every major battle in which Canadian troops fought. They were talented, capable, brave and at least 50 of them received awards of heroism while in the war.

Accomplishments of Francis Pegahmagabow During WWI

During the World War 1, Francis Pegahmagabow received the military medal and earned two bars. In 1914-15, he also received the British war and victory medal.

Importance of Aboriginal-Canadians in the War

Aboriginal people had some valuable skills such as patience, stealth, and marksmanship, which had come from communities where hunting was a basis of daily life. that can be used in military.

Historical Significance

Aboriginal made the Canadian think differently of them by showing of their talent and over come the negative about them by joining the military.

Work Cited

“Aboriginal Contributions During The First World War.” Indigenous and Northern Affairs

Canada, Government of Canada, 2014,

https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1414152378639/141415254834. Accessed 9 March 2018.

Dempsey, James. “Aboriginal Soldiers in the First World War.” Library and

Archives Canada, 2007, http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/aboriginal-heritage/020016-4002-e.html. Accessed 9 March 2018.

Koennecke, Franz. “Francis Pegahmagabow.” Historica Canada, 2016,

http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/francis-pegahmagabow/. Accessed 9 march 2018.

The Music Lesson

The Music Lesson or Lady at the Virginals with a Gentleman by Jan Vermeer, is a painting of young female pupil receiving the titular music lesson. [more]

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Aboriginal-Canadians In World War One