Honours
The 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.
The medal may be awarded posthumously 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. It may also be awarded to Aboriginal members who were serving in the year 2000.
2000
Year Created
$35
Incl. Shipping
4
Ribbon Colours
Medal Description
Obverse
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, surrounded by the inscription "Canadian Aboriginal War Veterans".
Reverse
The inscription: "COMMEMORATING ABORIGINAL VETERANS CONTRIBUTION TO CANADA IN THE 3RD MILLENNIUM". Circular made of copper and zinc alloy with eagle wings outstretched over the thin raised edge.
Ribbon
Red — For the sun and for the fire, whose energy gives warmth and creates growth.
Blue — For the water that quenches the thirst of man and all the creatures of the earth.
Green — For the vegetation that gives nourishment to all living creatures.
Yellow — Represents the air, the breath of life that all creatures need for survival.
Who Qualifies
The AVMM 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.
Aboriginal members who were serving in the year 2000 are also eligible. The medal may be awarded posthumously.
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.
Wearing & Presentation
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 IAW Canadian Forces Dress Regulations, Section 3, paragraph 25.
The medal should be presented in a respectful manner — at a Pow Wow, a local or national celebration, a conference attended by Veterans, or at a respectful gathering for the purpose of presenting awards.
The medal should be presented by a Chief, Elder, Head Veteran, local or national politician, an officer of the Canadian Forces, or another respected member of the community.
How to Order
The cost of each medal is $35, shipping included. 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's responsibility to arrange to have the medal mounted as they desire. The medal is shipped unmounted as many individuals have medals that may be mounted in conjunction with the AVMM, including organizational medals or foreign honours worn on the right side.
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