Each year on November 11, we reflect and honour those who have served and continued to serve our country. 

On November 8, we recognize Indigenous Veteran’s Day, which acknowledges the contributions and sacrifices of Indigenous soldiers to Canada’s military history.

In 2026 – nearly 110 years after the Armistice of November 11, 1918 officially marked the end of the First World War – our nation stands in a unique position. Alliances we once viewed as certain are evolving. Yet our country has remained steadfast in the values that have made it a great place to live and established it as a respected force on the global stage.

This year, and every year, we honour those who have given their lives, and those who continue to put their names forward to dedicate themselves to protecting our nation, our freedoms, and what we stand for.

We also take time to recognize and mourn the recent fire at CFB Wainwright. Four individuals lost their lives, and several others were wounded, leaving a lasting mark on the community and country as a whole.

On Indigenous Veteran’s Day and Remembrance Day, we remember the lives lost and the enduring impacts of war, while reflecting on the importance of peace. All campuses will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 and all campus flags will remain lowered to half-mast in observance.

Lest we forget.