Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones

Honours

Aboriginal Veteran Millennium Medal (AVMM)

The Aboriginal Veteran Millennium Medal was created in 2000 to commemorate those
Aboriginals who risked their lives and sacrificed so much in the fight for freedom and
democracy.

Eligibility

The medal is awarded to Aboriginal veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, the RCMP, the Merchant Navy and those who joined the US Forces either in peacetime or wartime, who served prior to the year 2000 and to Aboriginal members who were serving in the year 2000. This medal may be awarded posthumously.

Description

The medal is circular made of copper and zinc alloy with eagle wings outstretched over the thin raised edge:

On the obverse appears the Eagle, with wings outstretched over the edge of the coin, holding an Eagle Staff and a spear crossed, in its claws. Below the eagle in a semi-circle, an effigy of four heads facing away from the centre of the coin surrounded by the inscription “Canadian Aboriginal War Veterans”.

On the reverse the inscription, “COMMEMORATING ABORIGINAL VETERANS CONTRIBUTION TO CANADA IN THE 3RD MILLENNIUM”

The ribbon is with the four colours: red, blue, green and yellow. Red is for the sun and for the fire, whose energy gives warmth and creates growth. Blue is for the water that quenches the thirst of man and all the reatures of the earth. Green is for the vegetation that gives nourishment to all living creatures. Yellow represents the air, the breath of life that all creatures need for survival.

Wearing

The medal should be worn on the right side with the red stripe on the ribbon to the inside. (closest to the heart) The medal may be worn by Canadian Forces personnel who have received the award IAW Canadian Forces Dress Regulations, Section 3, paragraph 25.

Presentation of Medal

The medal should be presented in a respectful manner. Some suggested presentation scenarios could include: at a Pow Wow; at a local or national celebration; at a conference or forum attended by Veterans or military members; or at a respectful gathering for the purpose of the presentation of awards. The medal should be presented by a Chief, Elder, Head Veteran, local or national politician, an officer of the Canadian Forces or a person of significance such as a Mayor, Police Chief, or other respected member of the community

How to Order

The cost of each medal is $25 plus shipping. A single medal is generally sent via letter post with Canada Post. The AVMM is shipped with the ribbon and medal. It is the individual responsibility to arrange to have the medal mounted as they desire.

It is shipped in this manner as many individuals have “unofficial” medals that have been earned such as organizational medals (including cadet, Legion, veterans’ associations medals) or foreign honours which have not been approved by the Government of Canada (GC) that could be mounted in conjunction with the AVMM. These medals are worn on the right side even with the approved GC medals worn on the left.

Please provide the following information:
Name (first and last)
Shipping address including postal code
Preferred method of shipping

There is a requirement for verification of service and Aboriginal affiliation. Please include copies of some form of evidence of service (prior to 2000) and some form of Indigenous ancestry.

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Membership

Membership is open to all Aboriginal Veterans and supporters. There is a requirement for verification of service and Aboriginal affiliation for Regular membership status. Please include copies of some form of evidence of service and some form of Aboriginal ancestry.

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