A Documentary called "Aboriginal Heroes - A Spiritual Journey." It documents the Calling Home Ceremony held in France and Belgium in 2006.
Veterans In the Documentary: Leo Goulet Leonard Desjarlais (KW) Victor Letendré Bertha Clarke-Jones Robert Bruce
It is copyrighted by the Métis National Council.
Video Summary: This documentary follows a group of Aboriginal spiritual leaders on a journey to Europe. The leaders are tasked with performing a calling-home ceremony for the spirits of First Nations and Métis soldiers who died fighting in the World Wars. The goal of the ceremony is to bring peace and closure to the families of the fallen soldiers and to help the spirits find their way back home to Canada. The documentary highlights the cultural differences between Aboriginal and European communities and how the ceremony helps to bridge the gap between them.
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
