Kettle Point Veterans Monument
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N 43° 10.727 W 081° 59.383
17T E 419563 N 4781144
A Veteran's Monument that gives honor and respect to the many community members who volunteered during times of war, and the many who continue to serve today. Facing each direction, the statues represent the men and women who have stood up freedom.
Waymark Code: WM8AFA
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 02/28/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
Views: 12

The pavement is divided into four colours of white, red, black, and yellow. The monument is also mounted onto a turtle which represents Turtle Island, Home of the Anishnabek.

North Statue:

The North is the direction of the "white" race. In the North also, the healing comes - through the Northern Lights, through the Cedar, and through the great White Bear that comes from the North. The Statue in the North represents the U.S. Marine, who is showing the pain and the horrors of the war through his expression and posture. Many of our community members have served in the U.S. Services - in the past and today.

East Statue:

The East is the direction of the "Yellow" Race. From the East also, comes life, which is represented by the Women, who symbolize the carriers of "life". The "Woman in Service" is holding an Eagle Feather and greets the Sun each day as it rises in the East - the birth of a new day. Many of our women volunteered during times of war and times of peace.

During WWI and WWII, women served many functions such as transporting servicemen, supplies, medical aids, and information. They also flowed the documents and paperwork, worked in hospitals and medical posts, issued and inventoried supplies, and performed various other functions and duties. Today, our women are able to advance through the ranks and train for any service area they wish.

South Statue:

The South is the direction of the "Red: Race. In the South also, comes "renewal", courage and love, which is represented by the great warrior Tecumseh who fought beside the British in the War of 1812.

Tecumseh, who was born in Ohio and was the son of a Shawnee chief, became the symbol of standing for freedom, as he formed a broad alliance of tribes with help from the British in Canada. Several of our ancestors are known to have fought beside Tecumseh in the War of 1812, resulting in significant ties to the great Shawnee warrior. Our community veterans, from the War of 1812 to the present have always stepped forward and volunteered with the true spirit of Tecumseh, believing in peace and freedom. Several of our veterans made the supreme sacrifice by giving of their lives for our freedom.

West Statue:

The West is the direction of the "Black" Race. In the West also is the wisdom and guidance of our ancestors. The "Canadian Soldier" sits in the West, representing the many volunteers who served in the Canadian Armed Forces during times of war and peace, showing their true leadership qualities, commitment and dedication to their people and their community. Husbands, brothers, uncles, sons, nephews, mothers, sisters, aunts, daughters, nieces - the community remembers and honors our veterans.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial

Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
War and Peace time Memorial.


In Honor Of: Veterans and the men and women who served Canada and the United States.

Marker Text:
"Jibwaa wendendmaang" Lest We Forget Honouring our veterans and the men and women who served Canada and the United States in times of war and peace. Dedicated at the Kettle and Stony Point First Nation June 21, 2003


Date of dedication: June 21, 2003

Who Put it Here?: Kettle and Stony Point First Nation

Description of Memorial:
Located at the entrance to the Kettle and Stony Point First Nation.


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