Raw footage interview for documentary - "Francis: The Measure of a Métis Man." Interview with Colonel Lockhart Fulton (Retired), a former officer with Royal Winnipeg Rifles and served in Europe during World War II.
Veteran Clifford Swain (centre) is awarded the Order of the Métis Nation and provided with a cheque for $20,000. The cheque was an offer of apology from the federal government to Métis WWII veterans for not receiving the same benefits as other veterans after the war.
He is pictured with his Son, Milt Swain (left) and Minister of Veterans Affairs David Chartrand (right)
Veteran Clifford Swain is awarded the Order of the Métis Nation and provided with a cheque for $20,000. The cheque was an offer of apology from the federal government to Métis WWII veterans for not receiving the same benefits as other veterans after the war.
Veteran Clifford Swain is awarded the Order of the Métis Nation and provided with a cheque for $20,000. The cheque was an offer of apology from the federal government to Métis WWII veterans for not receiving the same benefits as other veterans after the war.
Minister of Veterans Affairs David Chartrand is in attendance.