Canada Post
| Canada Post | |
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| Type | Government agency |
Canada Post is the national postal service of Canada.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- October 2022: On September 28, 2022, the organization unveiled four new stamps to encourage reflection on the history of Indian Residential Schools. The postal service launched this issue as the first in an annual series featuring Indigenous artists for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.[2]
- November 2022: The organization issued a new postage stamp in 2022 to commemorate the life and military achievements of Tommy Prince. The stamp release included a tribute video and an in-depth article featured in the company magazine.[3]
- March 2023: The organization has granted awards to up to 25 Indigenous students annually since 2004. It awarded $2,000 to Chett Monague in 2022 for his dedication to his studies.[4]
- March 2023: Since 2004, Canada Post has granted $2,000 awards to Indigenous students who resume their studies after being away from school for at least 12 months. In 2022, Canada Post selected 25 recipients from across Canada for its Awards for Indigenous Students.[5]
- June 2023: The organization unveiled a new stamp in North Vancouver on June 12, 2023, as part of its Indigenous Leaders series. It issued three stamps on National Indigenous Peoples Day in 2023 to honour Nellie Cournoyea, George Manuel, and Thelma Chalifoux.[6]
- September 2023: On September 27, 2023, Canada Post unveiled four new stamps addressing the history and legacy of Indian Residential Schools. The organization collaborated with the Survivors Circle of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to develop the stamp series. The stamps were released on September 28, 2023, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.[7]
- June 2024: The corporation released a set of three stamps in 2024 as part of its multi-year Indigenous Leaders series. Representatives held an unveiling ceremony at the Spirit Garden in Thunder Bay to honour the legacy of Josephine Mandamin.[8]
- June 2025: The service issued a stamp honoring Bruce Starlight as part of its multi-year Indigenous Leaders series. It released a set of three stamps in June 2025 to commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day. The organization held celebration events in Tsúut'ínà Nation, Ulukhaktok, and Prince Albert.[9]
- September 2026: The organization issued a new series of stamps in 2026 to mark a milestone for Orange Shirt Day. The stamp project was developed in partnership with the Survivors Circle of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "New stamps recognize historic milestone for Orange Shirt Day", Anishinabek News, 29 September 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Stamps capture Indigenous artists’ visions for truth and reconciliation", Anishinabek News, 4 October 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Stamp remembers decorated Indigenous war veteran Tommy Prince", Anishinabek News, 11 November 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Beausoleil First Nation citizen recipient Canada Post’s 2022 Awards for Indigenous Students", Anishinabek News, 17 March 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Aamjiwnaang First Nation Anishinaabekwe recognized as one of Canada Post’s 2022 Awards for Indigenous Students", Anishinabek News, 21 March 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New stamp pays tribute to First Nations political leader, author, and champion of his people, George Manuel", Anishinabek News, 26 June 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Canada Post issues new stamps to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation", Anishinabek News, 29 September 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Canada Post unveils Indigenous Leaders stamp series honouring Anishinaabe Water Walker", Anishinabek News, 24 June 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New stamp honours First Nations Elder and Knowledge Keeper Bruce Starlight", Anishinabek News, 21 June 2025 (archived copy; original article).