Yes, definitely.
Through our work, a secondary effect has been more recognition that so many indigenous veterans served in the world wars and continue to serve. We place tombstones in indigenous communities, non-indigenous communities and municipal cemeteries. A secondary effect of having a tombstone with an indigenous symbol and name in a municipal cemetery is it's a chance for non-indigenous Canadians to see how many indigenous veterans served. When someone walks by a tombstone that has a cultural symbol or an indigenous name and they aren't aware that so many indigenous veterans served in the Canadian Armed Forces, it's an educational moment for them. I think it serves to educate non-indigenous Canadians on the huge contribution indigenous veterans have made and continue to make to the Canadian Armed Forces. It builds a bridge in that sense. Reconciliation can also be an educative moment for non-indigenous Canadians.
Adding a traditional name is a very important component. We know traditional names and indigenous languages were banned in residential schools. Adding a traditional name to the grave marker is a way to hopefully reclaim history for the families who lost their traditional names and languages in residential schools. I think it's a small step. We know an important component of reconciliation is bringing back indigenous languages.
In summary, it creates visibility for the cultures that served.