Madam Speaker, the hon. member has been in this place for quite a while. She understands how quickly time goes when we get on a roll and we are talking about the people who have served their nation. I actually had some notes on indigenous people who have served our nation. Over 12,000 indigenous men and women are estimated to have served in three wars, including 7,000 first nations members. They enlisted as soldiers, as nurses and in other roles, many serving with distinction, winning medals for bravery in every action.
The hon. member mentioned Tommy Prince. I would mention Mary Greyeyes as well. She joined the Canadian Women's Army Corps as the first indigenous woman to join the Canadian army. Noel Knockwood, a residential school survivor, enlisted in the Canadian army, served during the Korean War and went on to become the sergeant-at-arms in Nova Scotia.
We are very fortunate where I live in Barrie—Innisfil that we not only acknowledge the people who served and continue to serve our nation, but that there are also indigenous veterans as well who proudly wear the uniform and their medals and are honoured just as greatly as everyone else is honoured.