 Edmonton, AB (Thursday, June 14, 2007) – The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) paid tribute to the sacrifices veterans made for the freedom of all Canadians by renaming the Inglewood Building to the Métis Veterans Memorial Building.
Veterans watched with pride during the unveiling of the new name at the downtown building located at 111 Ave and 124 St in Edmonton.
“I would like to express a very heartfelt thank you to all our aboriginal veterans who gave and sacrificed so much with so little recognition,” said Audrey Poitras, MNA President.
“We feel that our Veterans should be remembered and honoured not just on one day, but on all days.”
Veterans in attendance were honoured with a solemn slideshow tribute thanking them for their contributions.
“It’s kind of neat and nice to have a building of our own,” said Leo Goulet, a World War II Veteran who was part of the unveiling.
The renaming of the building was announced on Remembrance Day last year and the official ceremony was held off until now in order to prepare the new signage.
Purchased by the MNA in 1999, the Inglewood building is located near downtown Edmonton. It houses a wide range of tenants including; Apeetogosan (Métis) Development INC., Pinnacle Business Services, Edmonton Métis Employment Services Centre, Alberta Family and Social Services, Edmonton City Police, MNA Judiciary Council and Clean Scene, a drug awareness program for youth.
by Charity Borg |
