National Aboriginal Veterans Association Medals (NAVA)

Aboriginal Veterans War Memorial, Ottawa, Canada

On April 7, 1981 Aboriginal Veterans who had served in he Canadian Armed Forces met and established the National Indian Veterans Association (NIVA). The lack of a satisfactory response from the Federal government in regards to inequities and mismanagement of veterans' benefits was catalyst to the launch of the new organization. Also, though several Veterans' association existed, such as the Royal Canadian Legion, The Korean Veterans Association and many regimental associations, there was none explicitly for the needs of the Aboriginal veterans. The founders of NIVA were aware that although Aboriginal veterans has served proudly alongside their fellow Canadians and Allied Forces, they felt that an Aboriginal organization was necessary to ensure remembrance of their fallen comrades and undertake initiative to support the needs of Aboriginal Veterans.

On April 8, 1991 the National Indian Veterans Association (NIVA) was incorporated under the Canada Corporations Act. The founders envisioned that the new national organization would be an effective and unified voice for Aboriginal veterans. All funding to support NIVA was raised through various fundraising activities of the membership.

On Jan 13, 1993 the organization's name was change to the National Aboriginal Veterans Association (NAVA) Association Nationale des Anciens Combattants Autochtones (ANACA) in order to better reflect the three Aboriginal peoples of Canada: Indians, Inuit and Metis. Under the renewed corporate charter the executive consists of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Sergeant -at-Arms. Meetings are held as required with a national meting and a special meeting occurring at least once a year. This organization is working very hard to meet the need of it's members the Aboriginal Veteran of Canada.

NAVA Unit Pen

NATIONAL ABORIGINAL VETERANS ASSOCIATION

(PRICE LIST)

NAVA TIE $35.00

NAVA CREST $20.00

NAVA SLIP ONS $ 15.00

NAVA LAPEL PIN $2.50 (2 types, antique or gold plated)

NAVA CAP BADGE $10.00 (2 types, antique or gold plated)

NAVA RIBBONS $4.00 (For wear on summer dress)

NAVA FLAG PIN $3.50 ea

NAVA MEDAL $15.00 (Includes lapel pin and ribbon)

NAVA MEDALS (MINIATURE) $13.00

NAVA SHIRT (MAROON) $20.00

NAVA COFFEE MUG $8.00 ea

NAVA CAP (FULL MATERIAL) $15.00

NAVA CAP (MESH TYPE) $15.00

NAVA JACKET (MAROON) $100.00 (includes crest - GST - Post)

NAVA NEW CAPS $22.00

Contact Claude Claude Petit CM, SOM, CD

Ph 306.384 0565

Cell 306 227 3987

Fax 306 382 6587

E-mail rap@sasktel.net

Claude Petit C.M, S.O.M, CD. Founding President National Aboriginal Veterans Association Aboriginal

Medals of Claude Petit President of NAVA

Claude is a former member of the PPCLI. He served in Korea with 2 PPCLI and was wounded at the battle of Kapyong. Upon his return home he has been involved with the Korea Veterans Association and the Aboriginal Veteran Association. Claude has been awarded the Order of Canada the Order of Saskatchewan. He is presently the President of thew National Aboriginal Veterans Association. Claude has done a first class job with the Association over the last years and deserves a lot of credit for his dedication and efforts.

Medals of the Aboriginal Veterans Association

Clock to Honour Claude Petit C.M. S.O.M. C.D.

Aboriginal Veterans Association Medals and Lapel pens

National Aboriginal Veterans Association (NAVA)

These medals are displayed to show the order of mounting. To be worn on the right side opposite Military Medals. Note the red is always facing the heart when mounting the medals, the length 4 inches is measured from the top of the ribbon to the bottom of the medal when mounted according to regulation. They are awarded at the Unit and National level