President's Corner
National Aboriginal Veterans Monument
National Aboriginal Veterans Monument25th Commemoration Ceremony21 June 2026 Ottawa, Ontario The Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones (AVA) cordially invites you to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument in Ottawa, Ontario. This ceremony honours a quarter-century since the monument’s unveiling and pays tribute to the legacy of The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, who, as […]
A Christmas Message
As we gather in the sacred spirit of this holiday season, Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones extends our warmest wishes to all veterans, serving Canadian Armed Forces personnel, and families. We acknowledge that this past year has brought many challenges. Some of our brothers and sisters in arms have faced health struggles, financial hardships, and the profound […]
CDS Welcome Letter
The RCMP Veterans Association recently published an opinion letter on their website called “My Canada – is it Your Canada?” authored by Iwona Mooney. This letter was subsequently removed after being exposed by APTN as a prime example of the racist attitudes and prejudice which are still held by some RCMP veterans and members.
Open Letter Regarding RCMP Veterans Association
Mr. Robert Thibeau, CD President, Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones 1201 Atkinson Street Kingston, ON K7P 0E1 This is an open letter, The RCMP Veterans Association recently published an opinion letter on their website called “My Canada – is it Your Canada?” authored by Iwona Mooney. This letter was subsequently removed after being exposed by APTN […]
Centre of Excellence – PTSD
Please refer to PTSD and Some Options for Therapy – Centre of Excellence on PTSD (veteransmentalhealth.ca) Robert Thibeau President
VAC looking for pictures of women and their service
All VAC is preparing a written article for release sometime this year and I received a call from VAC looking for pictures of women and their service To me this is a long time in coming to recognize the service of our women and their contributions and sacrifices. I would ask that women in AVA […]
Report on Mental Health Treatment Benefits for Family Members, In Their Own Right, for Conditions Related to Military Service
All, I received this document this morning and spoke with Nishika Jardine (OVO) and the summary looks at benefits for family members who are affected by mental health issues. As you read through this and you feel something needs clarification please ask. My concern with our Veterans and families is for those living in isolated & […]
President’s Christmas Wishes 2020
All Members of AVA, This year has been exceptionally interesting and challenging year for our Veterans, their families and all Canadians. Covid-19 has certainly hit the global community with hope in sight for the New Year. Even though we have been isolating we all are playing our part looking out for each other and our […]
Remembrance Day Message 2019
It is that time of year once again that we pause and reflect on our Aboriginal Veterans in the Spirit of Remembrance. We remember all those who fought, were wounded and we remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in countless battles and conflicts where we stood shoulder to shoulder with our brothers and sisters […]
Letter from the President – March 2019
Our organization has been keeping busy over the past year leading into 2019. We have established ourselves on 3 Advisory Boards of Veterans Affairs Canada and although it may appear little has been accomplished by the government, we have managed to see some movement on the issues. I would recommend that all members keep looking […]
Letter from the President
Members, It is with a great deal of pride that I share with you the some of the steps that the Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones (AVA) has made over the past number of years. As I believe history is extremely important to who we are as individuals, nations and as First Peoples to Canada, the time […]
The Annual General Assembly of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples
On Friday September 22nd, I had the opportunity to give a presentation at the 46th Annual General Assembly of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel. The presentation was about many issues we are working on. We have approched the new Minister of Veteran Affairs Canada, the Honorouble Seamus O’Regan, he has […]
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