Canada Post has unveiled a new series of stamps honoring Indigenous leaders.
OTTAWA, Ont.—In June, Canada Post unveiled three new stamps to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, with each one paying tribute to Indigenous leaders.
The first stamp, released June 13 at a celebration in Ulukhaktok on Victoria Island in the Northwest Territories honored Indigenous leader Julia Haogak Ogina, who Canada Post says "worked hard to protect and promote her culture and language" including creating a regional language framework and programs promoting oral learning and knowledge transfer.
Another stamp commemorating Métis teacher, elder, and language keeper Sophie McDouga...
