Nova Scotians Recognized for Service as UN Peacekeepers
Barbara Adams, Minister responsible for Military Relations (bottom right), and Chris Palmer, Ministerial Assistant for Military Relations (bottom left), presented Nova Scotian peacekeepers with a certificate of recognition at a ceremony at Province House in Halifax today, October 24. (Province of Nova Scotia)
As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary this year, the Province is recognizing Nova Scotians who have served with UN Peacekeeping Forces.
Barbara Adams, Minister responsible for Military Relations, presented about 50 Nova Scotian peacekeepers with a certificate of recognition during a ceremony at Province House in Halifax today, October 24.
“For generations, Nova Scotians have served their country in many ways, including those who have worn the blue helmet and served as United Nations peacekeepers,” said Minister Adams. “We’re proud to honour Nova Scotian peacekeepers for their service and present them with this distinguished recognition.”
People can nominate a peacekeeper for the recognition, or those who have served can apply themselves. So far, close to 300 nominations/applications have been received.
Quick Facts:
- UN peacekeepers include military personnel, police officers and civilians from many countries
- UN peacekeepers provide security and political and peacebuilding support to help countries make the difficult, early transition from conflict to peace
- in 1988, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to United Nations Peacekeeping Forces
- deceased Nova Scotians who meet the criteria are eligible to be nominated for a certificate of recognition
Additional Resources:
UN peacekeeper certificate of recognition application: https://beta.novascotia.ca/united-nations-peacekeeper-certificate-recognition
Nobel Peace Prize 1988: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/1988/un/facts/
UN Peacekeeping: https://peacekeeping.un.org/en