Respecting your Culture
Heroes Remember
Respecting your Culture
Transcript
Description
Mr. St. Pierre discusses his treatment as a Native soldier in the Canadian Military and the importance of standing up for himself.
Ed St. Pierre
Mr. St. Pierre was born April 20, 1937 in a small Metis District of Yorkton, Saskatchewan. With his hardworking father as his role model, Mr. St. Pierre grew up being taught to follow his dreams, and at the young age of 17 decided to join the army. He became a member of the Canadian Guards Regiment 2nd Battalion holding rank of warrant officer. In 1957, Mr. St. Pierre was posted to Germany for a two year period. After leaving the services Mr. St. Pierre was employed with the Provincial government and later transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs where he retired. Mr. St. Pierre is a strong advocate for recognition of the Aboriginal community and their positive contributions to society.
Meta Data
- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Duration:
- 1:13
- Person Interviewed:
- Ed St. Pierre
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Location/Theatre:
- Yugoslavia
- Branch:
- Army
- Units/Ship:
- Canadian Guards
- Rank:
- Warrant Officer
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