1914 - Mi’kmaq and Maliseet men enlist to fight in World War I

At the outbreak of World War I, it is estimated that the Mi’kmaq and Maliseet peoples sent nearly half of their eligible male population to enlist and serve with the Canadian forces. While exact numbers are unknown, Indian Affairs Annual Reports show that more than 4,000 Indigenous men volunteered to serve before the end of the war.

“Indigenous contributions during the First World War.” Accessed September 24, 2026. https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1414152378639/1607908713791