It is not known exactly how many indigenous men went over seas with the first AIF in 1914 but it is known that at least 300 aboriginal men fought in World War 1. Of these approxomately 45 died and 59 were severly wounded. The number of indigenous people was most likely much higher although many of them pretended to be Maoris to hide there aboriginality.
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More than 600,000
More than one million Canadians and Newfoundlanders ( Newfoundland was a separate British entry) served in the Second World War, out of a population of 11.5 million.
1,267,000 Canadians served in World War 2 and 37,000 died in that war. (Approx 43,000 died according to both Canadian Encyclopedia and Canadian Veterans Affairs)
Check this link below for the story of African Americans who served in the Armed Forces. Your answer should be there. ___ Initially Black Canadians were turned away from the army, but quickly were allowed to join up. A large number of Black Canadians served in the Canadian military (air force, army, navy) in all roles as both officers and enlisted. They also served with great distinction in WW1.
German Canadians were treated very badly.