From the War of 1812 to Bosnia, an Algonquin veteran carries generations of military history

As Canada marks Remembrance Day, Wendy Jocko reflects on the pride, prejudice and sacrifices behind generations of her family’s military service.

Ninah Hermiston

11 Nov 2026 • 6 min read

Four people stand in front of a painting of a woman in a military uniform.

Algonquin veteran Wendy Jocko stands behind a portrait of herself painted by artist Elaine Goble. (Facebook/Wendy Jocko)

Ninah Hermiston

Ninah is an early-career reporter based in Toronto, currently focused on the Residential Schools database. She has previously worked as an associate producer at CBC Kids News and served as a social media manager for various organizations.

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