Manitoba MPs have been calling for Tommy Prince, a man considered to be Canada’s most decorated Indigenous war veteran, to be featured on Canada’s new five dollar bill.

Although Prince received eleven war medals and served in World War Two and the Korean War, he dealt with racism and poverty and passed away as a homeless person. However, he has still been honoured by the Province of Manitoba and other parts of the world.

Arctic Radio News reached out to Churchill Keewatinook-Aski MP Niki Ashton and she believes having Prince on the new five dollar bill is a great idea, adding that it’s important that there is someone who is Indigenous featured on the currency.

Ashton went on to say that in the spirit of reconciliation and justice, this is a moment in time where we can take a look at who we are honouring as symbols of our country.

You can learn more about Tommy Prince by visiting thecanadianencyclopedia.ca.