Indigenous Veterans Day is observed each year on November 8th. Wearing a beaded poppy is a way to recognize the contributions made by Indigenous members of the military who served in the two world wars and the Korean War and the many who are still serving to this day.

Elizabeth George is from the remote community of Ahousaht, 20 kilometres North of Tofino.

When picking her cedar in the woods, she prays to N’aas or the Creator that she will make use of all she harvests.

Elizabeth leads cedar weaving workshops and crafts a variety of items, including traditional cedar roses and hats, as well as dream catchers and beaded native dolls.