Veterans Francis Godon and Charlie Fosseneuve return to Europe. They visit Juno Beach and attend official ceremonies for the opening of the Juno Beach Centre.
Kathy Hodgson-Smith and Clément Chartier accompany the veterans.
The video is approximately 1:59:35 long. The video has on-screen information from the VHS transfer. It appears to be a VHS transfer of a file that is already in the collection.
Veterans Francis Godon and Charlie Fosseneuve return to Europe. Charlie and Francis travel through various train stations and airports. They visit churches, Commonwealth Wargraves, and other areas. Both Charlie and Francis are looking for places they remember.
Kathy Hodgson-Smith and Clément Chartier accompany the veterans.
The video is approximately two hours long. The video has on-screen information from the VHS transfer. It appears to be a VHS transfer of a file that is already in the collection.
Veterans Francis Godon and Charlie Fosseneuve return to Europe. They visit Juno Beach and attend official ceremonies for the opening of the Juno Beach Centre. Francis revisits the area where he served and looks for where he was captured by German forces during World War II.
Kathy Hodgson-Smith and Clément Chartier accompany the veterans.
The video is approximately 2:01:01. Much of the video has on-screen information from the VHS transfer. It appears to be a VHS transfer of a file that is already in the collection. The last 5 minutes or so of the video is a blue screen.
Interview with Jim Sinclair in Regina on July 18, 2004. Kathy Hodgson-Smith conducts the interview. Jim's full name is John Jim Sinclair.
Mr. Sinclair talks about growing up in Punnichy, racism and his ancestry.
Jim talks about (7:12) Métis volunteering for World War II. Jim was born on June 3, 1933.
Interview of Solomon Goulet conducted by Kathy Hodgson-Smith in Cumberland House. Solomon talks about growing up in Cumberland House and mentions he was in the military during World War II.
Interview with Métis war veteran Charlie Fosseneuve in his home in Cumberland House, Saskatchewan. The video is 1:02:33 long. The interview took place on July 20, 2002.
Remembrance Day ceremony in Île-à-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan. It starts with a parade before a ceremony at a monument. The event moves inside for speeches.
Métis veterans attend the opening of the Juno Beach Centre in Normandy on June 6, 2003. After the opening, veterans Charlie Fosseneuve and Francis Godon travel by train to Amsterdam. Charlie Fosseneuve travels with Kathy Hodgson-Smith and Clément Chartier to various historical sites and cemeteries. Charlie is trying to find areas where he travelled after landing on Juno Beach. He's also looking for the grave of his brother-in-law, Victor Carriere.
An event to honour Métis veterans in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The event took place as part of the Métis National Council's 19th Annual General Assembly on October 24, 2003. Newly elected President of the Métis National Council, Clément Chartier, addressed the gathering from the podium and mentioned his trip to Normandy with two veterans, Charlie Fosseneuve and Francis Godon. Minister responsible for Veterans Affairs David Chartrand spoke and made presentations to five veterans. Bruce Flamont also spoke. The video ends with b-roll of the room and photo opportunities with various groups. The video is about 47:29 long and was shot on October 24, 2003.
Veterans acknowledged in the video. Bob Kelly from Surrey, BC Victor Letedre from Edmonton, AB Charlie Fosseneuve from Cumberland House, SK Wayne Clarkson from Mafeking, MB Shaun Redmond from Cornwall, ON
Commemoration ceremony for a new monument in Lac Pelletier, honouring Métis war veterans.
Cecile Blanke speaks to the audience at the unveiling of the Lac Pelletier Monument to The Métis War Veterans erected by Ponteix Prairie Dog Métis Local 1.2.3
This monument recognizes:
World War I Peter Lemere, William Gunn, John Trottier, Izadore Laplante
Wold War II John Trottier, Homer Adams, Louis Lamotte, Clifford Whiteford, Joseph Trottier, Leonard Adams, Albert Denny, Pearl Whiteford, Else Fayant, Lloyd Trottier, Maurice Laplante, John Rouzault, Delphine Whiteford
Commemoration ceremony for a new monument in Lac Pelletier, honouring Métis war veterans. Two musicians play fiddles at the unveiling of the Lac Pelletier Monument to The Métis War Veterans erected by Ponteix Prairie Dog Métis Local 1.2.3
This monument recognizes:
World War I Peter Lemere, William Gunn, John Trottier, Izadore Laplante
World War II John Trottier, Homer Adams, Louis Lamotte, Clifford Whiteford, Joseph Trottier, Leonard Adams, Albert Denny, Pearl Whiteford, Else Fayant, Lloyd Trottier, Maurice Laplante, John Rouzault, Delphine Whiteford Korean War John Rouzault
The Last post is played on the trumpet at the unveiling of the Lac Pelletier Monument to The Métis War Veterans erected by Ponteix Prairie Dog Métis Local 1.2.3
This monument recognizes:
World War I
Peter Lemere, William Gunn, John Trottier, Izadore Laplante Wold
War II
John Trottier, Homer Adams, Louis Lamotte, Clifford Whiteford, Joseph Trottier, Leonard Adams, Albert Denny, Pearl Whiteford, Else Fayant, Lloyd Trottier, Maurice Laplante, John Rouzault, Delphine Whiteford Korean War John Rouzault
