history - First Nations in WW1

One quarter of all Native Men signed up to fight with Canada in World War One.  They signed up because they felt it was the right thing to do.  Also because many needed jobs to support their families.

Many won metals and became officers.  Native people were not allowed to join the navy or air force because you had to be 100% European decent.

For Natives to sign up for the military they had to lose their status.  They did not get any rights, no vetrens pension or compensation.  They could not vote even though they were no longer status.  Native People were not even allowed to lay wreaths on rememberence day until the late 1990's.