The Governor General’s Foot Guards have participated in every engagement undertaken by the Canadian Army since Confederation, served abroad as peacekeepers, and provided emergency assistance to communities at home. Known for their scarlet tunics and tall bearskin caps – seen in ceremonies, on sentries and at regimental band performances – the Guards’ citizen soldiers have served with precision, pageantry and pride for 150 years.
The USPS has found a willing partner in Disney for its “affinity” tie-ins. Disney is all about cross-promotion: All of its product lines help promote all of its product lines. I was at ABC News when the “final trilogy” (HA!) of “Star Wars” movies were released. Disney owns ABC. The anchors on several programs wore Star Wars costumes! No Disney event would ever go unmentioned in the newscasts.
Was this ordered From Above? I don’t know. After a while, a smart manager knows what the employers want and often delivers it without being asked. I’m pretty sure renting the costumes didn’t come out of our show’s meager budget.
I caught a promo the other night on ABC-TV for some sort of an “event” involving ABC Sports anchors and the Muppets. I think it was happening at Disneyland or Disney World or Disney Empire. Certainly somewhere in the Disney Empire!
The UPSPS loves announcing and issuing stamps at related events. If a pop-culture icon’s manufacturer offered an opportunity, I’m sure the USPS would jump at it. It’s all about publicity for the Postal Service (what I call “Hey! Look at me! We’re still relevant!” stamps, of which the USPS is not the greatest offender) and selling stamps and “philatelic products” at the event.
Will the Buzz Lightyear stamps sell well? Yes. Will they sell well to philatelists? Who cares. We are a small part of the market.
With a little extra work, the USPS could use these affinity issues to help create more stamp collectors, who would eventually branch out into other parts of philately. That would pay off down the road. But that payoff might come after the current postal management is gone, so it’s not considered.
Meanwhile, “serious” stamp collectors turn up their noses at Buzz and Droids and Hot Wheels and the Hogwarts crowd, as did our grandparents when the first commemoratives were issued in 1892.
These stamps will be issued Wednesday, August 3. Other additional information is below the horizontal line, with the most recent nearest the top.
[press release] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions] Stamps To Take Your Mail From ‘Infinity to Forever’ This Summer Add a Pop of Color and a Bit of Fun with Stamps Featuring the Iconic Buzz LightyearWASHINGTON — Far from the confines of Andy’s room, a sneak peek of new Forever stamps from the U.S. Postal Service was revealed at the red-carpet premiere of Disney and Pixar’s “Lightyear,” the new movie featuring Buzz Lightyear.
“Go Beyond” is a pane of 20 stamps arranged in four horizontal rows of five stamps uzzfeaturing the image of Buzz Lightyear, a Space Ranger marooned on a planet 4.2 million light-years from Earth.
Greg Breeding was the art director using illustrations from Pixar Animation Studios.
Additional details about the “Go Beyond” commemorative stamp collection, including the release date, will be announced later this year.
Linn’s Stamp News reports the approximate issue date was given as “summer,” and the new movie “Lightyear” will debut June 17. (Summer technically begins June 21.) Linn’s also says the announcement was made at the premiere of the movie on June 8th.
Another possible first-day date and location is D23 Expo 2022, billed as “the ultimate Disney fan event.” The USPS really, really likes affinity events. D23 Expo 2022 is being held September 9-11 in Anaheim, CA.
Updated September 8th — Scott Catalogue Numbers:
5709 (60¢) Buzz Lightyear – Head in Profile
a. Imperforate
5710 (60¢) Buzz Lightyear – Standing With Legs Visible
a. Imperforate
5711 (60¢) Buzz Lightyear – Running
a. Imperforate
5712 (60¢) Buzz Lightyear – Standing, Feet Not Visible
a. Imperforate
b. Vert. or horiz. strip of 4, #5709-5712
c. Imperforate vert. or horiz. strip of 4, #5709a-5712a
Updated July 7th:
Here are the first-day postmarks for this issue: The Digital Color Postmark measures 2.91″ x 1.50″ The B&W Pictorial Postmark measures 2.69″ x 1.10″
Updated June 30th from the Postal Bulletin:
On August 3, 2022, in Los Angeles, CA, the United States Postal Service® will issue the Go Beyond stamps (Forever® priced at the First-Class Mail® rate) in four designs, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 482500). These stamps will go on sale nationwide August 3, 2022, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue. The Go Beyond commemorative pane of 20 stamps may not be split and the stamps may not be sold individually.
Four exciting new stamps in a pane of 20 feature the famed Space Ranger, Buzz Lightyear, as seen in Disney and Pixar’s 2022 film, Lightyear. Known until now as the coolest character in the toybox, the Buzz seen on these stamps is the hero whose origin story inspired the Toy Story action figure. Each stamp features a different view of the brave, galaxy-defending hero along with the phrase “GO BEYOND.” The selvage features the full-body Buzz Lightyear against a graphic background and the slogan “From Infinity to Forever,” with the word “Lightyear” enhanced by a spaceship streaking through the letters. Art director Greg Breeding, working closely with Pixar Animation Studios, designed the stamps using artwork provided by the studio.
No automatic distribution.
How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue Postmark:
Customers have 120 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office™ or at The Postal Store® website at store.usps.com/store/home. They must affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others) and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:
FDOI – Go Beyond Stamps
USPS Stamp Fulfillment Services
8300 NE Underground Drive, Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64144-9900
After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark up to a quantity of 50. There is a 5-cent charge for each additional postmark over 50. All orders must be postmarked by December 3, 2022.
Updated June 28th:
The time for the first-day ceremony has changed from 11 a.m. PDT to 9 a.m. PDT
Updated June 21st:
[press release] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions] ‘Go Beyond’ Your Typical Forever Stamps with Buzz Lightyear
What: The iconic image of Buzz Lightyear has been captured in the newest Forever stamps from the U.S. Postal Service and Disney and Pixar.
Go Beyond is a colorful pane of 20 stamps arranged in four horizontal rows of five stamps featuring the image of Buzz Lightyear, a Space Ranger marooned on a planet 4.2 million light-years from Earth.
Greg Breeding was the stamp art director using illustrations from Pixar Animation Studios.
The first-day-of-issue event for the Go Beyond stamps is free and open to the public. News of the stamps is being shared with the hashtag #GoBeyondStamps.
Who:Isaac Cronkhite, chief processing and distribution officer and executive vice president, U.S. Postal Service
When:Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET [note changed time]
Where:
El Capitan Theatre
6838 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
RSVP:Dedication ceremony attendees are encouraged to RSVP at: usps.com/gobeyond.
Background: The U.S. Postal Service celebrates new commemorative Forever stamps featuring Buzz Lightyear, who is the star of his own feature film this summer — “Lightyear.” The sci-fi action-adventure movie gives audiences insight into Buzz’s past and brings to the big screen the intergalactic exploits of the hero.
Buzz is known for being Woody’s best friend in the “Toy Story” movie franchise from Disney and Pixar.
Preorders for the Go Beyond stamps can be made online at usps.com/stamps beginning July 3.
Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide.
The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
Updated June 16th:
With the release of the Chief Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier stamp, Canada Post revealed it is also issuing a souvenir sheet featuring all three stamps: Posted earlier:
This news release is also available to read in Michif, Cree and Inuktitut (click here).
OTTAWA – On June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day – Canada Post will issue a new set of stamps to pay tribute to the lives and legacies of three Indigenous leaders. Harry Daniels, Chief Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier and Jose Kusugak will each be featured on a stamp in recognition of their incredible commitment and contributions to strengthening the Métis, First Nations and Inuit communities they served.
The upcoming stamp set is the inaugural release in Canada Post’s new Indigenous Leaders stamp series. Prior to issuing the set on June 21, the stamps will each be unveiled at local events in Regina and Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan, and Rankin Inlet, Nunavut.
Harry Daniels stamp unveiling event: June 13, 11 am, Regina, Sask.
Harry Daniels (1940-2004) was a politician, activist, writer and actor who dedicated his life to the rights and well-being of Métis and non-status Indians in Canada. Among his most important contributions was ensuring their inherent rights as Indigenous Peoples by lobbying to have them included as one of the Indigenous Peoples recognized in the Constitution Act, 1982, and recognized as “Indians” under the British North America Act, 1867. In March 2004, he was awarded the Order of the Métis Nation by the Métis National Council.
Jose Kusugak stamp unveiling event: June 14, 6 pm, Rankin Inlet, Nunavut
Jose Kusugak (1950-2011) was an Inuit activist, linguist and broadcaster who played a critical role in the efforts that led to the creation of Nunavut in 1999 – for which many consider him a Father of Confederation. He dedicated his life to raising awareness of Inuit identity and issues in Canada, as well as promoting and preserving Inuit language and culture, and coined the phrase “First Canadians, Canadians First” to describe his people. Kusugak was also part of the first generation of Inuit children who were sent to residential schools.
Chief Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier stamp unveiling: June 15, 2 pm, Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask.
Chief Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier (b. 1954) spent nearly 40 years as leader of the Okanese First Nation in Saskatchewan – the most consecutive terms ever served by an elected First Nations chief in Canada. She led several projects related to education, wellness and social reform, while also working to preserve the culture, language and traditions of her people. In 2018, she was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada. This spring, she was in the Indigenous delegation that met with Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss the Catholic Church’s role in the residential school system, of which she is a survivor.
Stamps and collectibles will be available at canadapost.ca and postal outlets across Canada starting June 21.
Images of the stamps and other products, and other resources will be available on the day of the local events.
[en Francais pour les médias d’information] Postes Canada émettra des timbres en hommage à des dirigeants autochtones Un jeu de timbres soulignera les réalisations de Harry Daniels, de la cheffe Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier et de Jose Kusugak
Ce communiqué est aussi disponible en michif, cri et inuktitut (cliquer ici).
OTTAWA – Le 21 juin, à l’occasion de la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones, Postes Canada émettra un nouveau jeu de timbres pour rendre hommage à la vie et à l’héritage de trois dirigeants autochtones. Harry Daniels, la cheffe Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier et Jose Kusugak seront chacun en vedette sur un timbre émis en reconnaissance de leur engagement incroyable et de leur contribution aux communautés métisses, inuit et des Premières Nations qu’ils ont servies.
Lancé prochainement, ce jeu de timbres constitue le premier volet d’une nouvelle série de Postes Canada consacrée aux dirigeants autochtones. Avant le 21 juin, jour d’émission, les vignettes seront dévoilées lors d’événements qui se tiendront à Regina et à Fort Qu’Appelle, en Saskatchewan, et à Rankin Inlet, au Nunavut.
Dévoilement du timbre consacré à Harry Daniels : le 13 juin, à 11 h, à Regina, en Saskatchewan
Politicien engagé, militant, écrivain et acteur, Harry Daniels (1940-2004) a consacré sa vie aux droits et au bien-être des Métis et des Indiens non inscrits au Canada. Parmi ses contributions les plus importantes, il a veillé à ce que leurs droits inhérents en tant que peuples autochtones soient inclus dans la Loi constitutionnelle de 1982 et à ce qu’ils soient reconnus en tant qu’Indiens en vertu de l’Acte de l’Amérique du Nord britannique, 1867. En mars 2004, il a été décoré de l’Ordre de la Nation métisse par le Ralliement national des Métis.
Dévoilement du timbre consacré à Jose Kusugak : le 14 juin, à 18 h, à Rankin Inlet, au Nunavut
Activiste, linguiste et communicateur inuit, Jose Kusugak (1950-2011) est considéré par certains comme un Père de la Confédération pour son rôle clé dans la création du Nunavut en 1999. Il a voué sa vie à sensibiliser les gens à l’identité et aux enjeux des Inuit au Canada, de même qu’à promouvoir et à préserver la langue et la culture de son peuple, qu’il qualifiait de premiers Canadiens et de Canadiens en premier. Jose Kusugak faisait également partie de la première génération d’enfants inuit envoyés dans les pensionnats autochtones.
Dévoilement du timbre consacré à la cheffe Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier : le 15 juin, à 14 h, à Fort Qu’Appelle, en Saskatchewan
La cheffe Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier (née en 1954) passe près de 40 ans à la tête de la Première Nation d’Okanese, en Saskatchewan. Aucun autre chef des Premières Nations élu au Canada n’exerce autant de mandats consécutifs qu’elle. Elle dirige plusieurs projets liés à l’éducation, au bien-être et à l’aide sociale, tout en travaillant à préserver la culture, la langue et les traditions de son peuple. En 2018, elle est reçue Membre de l’Ordre du Canada. Ce printemps, elle faisait partie de la délégation autochtone qui a rencontré le pape François au Vatican pour discuter du rôle de l’Église catholique dans le système des pensionnats, dont elle est une survivante.
Les timbres et les articles de collection seront en vente sur postescanada.ca et dans les comptoirs postaux partout au pays à partir du 21 juin.
Added June 13th: [press release] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions] Canada Post issues commemorative stamp recognizing Métis leader Harry Daniels The new issue honours Daniels’ work to advance the rights and well-being of Métis in Canada
REGINA – At an event today in Regina, Canada Post unveiled a new commemorative stamp recognizing the accomplishments of Métis leader Harry Daniels. A politician, activist, writer and actor, Daniels dedicated his life to the rights and well-being of Métis and non-status Indians in Canada.
This is one of three stamps that will officially be released on June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day – in recognition of the contributions each Indigenous leader has made to their communities.
About Harry Daniels
Born in Regina Beach, Saskatchewan, Daniels (1940-2004) – known for his quick wit and joie de vivre – served as an outspoken advocate for his people for more than 40 years. Many consider his contributions to Métis rights to be without equal in modern-day Canada.
First elected to office in 1972 as vice-president of the Métis Association of Alberta (now Métis Nation of Alberta), Daniels would go on to represent Indigenous and Métis Peoples provincially, nationally and internationally. He was elected secretary-treasurer of the Native Council of Canada (now Congress of Aboriginal Peoples) in 1974 and later served as its president and chief executive officer.
One of Daniels’ most important contributions was successfully leading an effort to convince the federal government to enshrine the inherent rights of Métis and non-status Indians in the new Constitution. As a result, Métis are included, along with First Nations (named as Indians) and Inuit, as Indigenous (identified as Aboriginal) Peoples in the Constitution Act, 1982.
For Daniels, however, constitutional recognition was just a first step. Since 1867, the federal government had recognized only “status Indians” as being its jurisdictional responsibility. The provincial governments had also not claimed responsibility for Métis and non-status Indians. To this end, in 1999, Daniels and several other plaintiffs launched Daniels v. Canada to determine the federal government’s relationship with the two groups. The case was not decided until 2016, 12 years after Daniels’ death, when the Supreme Court upheld the Federal Court ruling that Métis and non-status Indians are Indians under the British North America Act, 1867, and therefore, come under the federal government’s jurisdiction.
Over his lifetime, Daniels wrote several books on Métis issues and many articles and papers on the Constitution and Indigenous rights. An actor of both stage and film, he also held degrees from the University of Saskatchewan, Carleton University and the University of Ottawa (honorary doctorate). During his later years, he taught Métis history at the University of Saskatchewan and guest lectured at universities across Canada. In March 2004, Daniels was awarded the Order of the Métis Nation by the Métis National Council.
About the Indigenous Leaders stamp series
This stamp set is the inaugural release in Canada Post’s new multi-year Indigenous Leaders series. On June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day – Canada Post will issue three stamps in honour of Indigenous leaders Harry Daniels, Chief Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier and Jose Kusugak.
Stamps and collectibles will be available at canadapost.ca and postal outlets across Canada beginning June 21.
Canada Post video:
Added June 14th: [press release] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions] Canada Post unveils new stamp honouring Inuit leader Jose Kusugak Considered a Father of Confederation for his role in the efforts that led to the creation of Nunavut
RANKIN INLET, NUNAVUT – At an event today in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada Post unveiled a new commemorative stamp recognizing the accomplishments of Jose Kusugak. An Inuit activist, linguist and award-winning broadcaster, Kusugak played a critical role in efforts that led to the creation of Nunavut in 1999, for which many consider him a Father of Confederation.
This is one of three stamps that will officially be released on June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day – in recognition of the contributions each Indigenous leader has made to the communities they have served.
About Jose Kusugak (1950-2011)
Born in Repulse Bay, Northwest Territories (now Naujaat, Nunavut), Jose Kusugak dedicated his life to raising awareness of Inuit identity and issues. He coined the phrase “First Canadians, Canadians First” to describe the place of his people within Canada.
A survivor of the residential school system, Kusugak began his own career as a teacher. He worked at the University of Saskatchewan’s Eskimo Language School and the Churchill Vocational Centre in Manitoba, where he taught Inuktitut and Inuit history and later served as a cultural and linguistic adviser. As head of the Inuit Language Commission in the 1970s, he was involved in developing a standardized, dual writing system for Inuktitut, using Roman orthography and syllabics.
In 1971, he joined the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada (ITC), where his natural abilities as a communicator helped in his efforts to disseminate and explain the concept of land claims to Inuit communities. To further spread the land claims message across the Arctic, Kusugak joined CBC North in 1980 as area manager for the Kivalliq region. After 10 years with CBC, he joined the Inuit Broadcasting Corporation, introducing new areas of programming in Inuktitut.
From 1994 to 2000, Kusugak was president of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. The organization played a pivotal role in negotiating the land claim that created Nunavut, which became a territory on April 1, 1999.
In 2000, he was elected president of the ITC, whose name was subsequently changed to the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), which means “Inuit are united in Canada.” After leaving the ITK in 2006, Kusugak continued to work in regional politics, negotiating on behalf of the Inuit on a variety of important issues.
About the Indigenous Leaders stamp series
This stamp set is the inaugural release of Canada Post’s new multi-year Indigenous Leaders series.
On June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day – Canada Post will issue three stamps in honour of Indigenous leaders Harry Daniels, Chief Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier and Jose Kusugak.
The Canada Post video:
[en Francais pour les médias d’information] Postes Canada dévoile un nouveau timbre en l’honneur du dirigeant inuit Jose Kusugak Il est considéré par certains comme un Père de la Confédération pour son rôle clé dans la création du Nunavut
RANKIN INLET, NUNAVUT – Postes Canada a dévoilé aujourd’hui un nouveau timbre commémoratif soulignant les réalisations de Jose Kusugak lors d’un événement qui s’est tenu à Rankin Inlet, au Nunavut. Activiste, linguiste et communicateur primé, Jose Kusugak est considéré par certains comme un Père de la Confédération pour son rôle clé dans la création du Nunavut en 1999.
La vignette qui lui est consacrée est l’une de trois qui seront officiellement lancées le 21 juin à l’occasion de la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones. Cette émission vise à souligner la contribution de chacun des dirigeants autochtones à leur communauté.
À propos de Jose Kusugak (1950-2011)
Né à Repulse Bay, aux Territoires du Nord-Ouest (aujourd’hui Naujaat, au Nunavut), Jose Kusugak voue sa vie à sensibiliser les gens à l’identité et aux enjeux des Inuit au Canada. Grand défenseur de son peuple, il le qualifie de premiers Canadiens et de Canadiens en premier.
Survivant du système des pensionnats autochtones, Jose Kusugak entame sa carrière comme enseignant à l’Eskimo Language School de l’Université de la Saskatchewan et au Churchill Vocational Centre du Manitoba, où il devient ensuite conseiller linguistique et culturel. En tant que chef de la Commission de la langue Inuit dans les années 1970, il participe à la création d’un système d’écriture unifié basé à la fois sur l’alphabet romain et l’écriture syllabique.
En 1971, il se joint à l’Inuit Tapirisat du Canada (ITC), où son talent de communicateur l’aide à expliquer le concept de revendication territoriale aux communautés inuit. Pour répandre encore davantage son message sur le sujet dans l’Arctique, Jose Kusugak se joint à CBC North en 1980 à titre de chef de secteur pour la région de Kivalliq. Dix ans plus tard, il se joint à l’Inuit Broadcasting Corporation, où il introduit de nouveaux segments de programmation en inuktitut.
De 1994 à 2000, Jose Kusugak est président de la Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., une organisation jouant un rôle essentiel dans la négociation de la revendication territoriale du Nunavut, qui devient un territoire le 1er avril 1999.
En 2000, il est élu président de l’ITC, qui est par la suite renommée l’Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), ce qui signifie « les Inuit sont unis au Canada ». Après son départ de l’ITK en 2006, Jose Kusugak continue à travailler en politique régionale et à mener des négociations au nom des Inuit pour divers enjeux d’importance.
À propos de la série de timbres sur les dirigeants autochtones
Ce jeu de timbres constitue le premier volet d’une nouvelle série pluriannuelle de Postes Canada consacrée aux dirigeants autochtones.
Le 21 juin, à l’occasion de la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones, Postes Canada émettra trois timbres en l’honneur des dirigeants autochtones Harry Daniels, la cheffe Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier et Jose Kusugak.
Added June 15th: [press release] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions] New stamp commemorates extraordinary leadership of Chief Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier The champion of social reform served the most consecutive terms by an elected First Nations chief in Canada
FORT QU’APPELLE, SASKATCHEWAN – Today, at an event in Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask., Canada Post unveiled its commemorative stamp recognizing the incredible 39-year leadership of Chief Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier. As leader of the Okanese First Nation in Saskatchewan, she served the most consecutive terms ever by an elected First Nations chief in Canada.
A committed advocate of social reform, Day Walker-Pelletier was part of the Indigenous delegation that met with Pope Francis at the Vatican earlier this year to discuss the Catholic Church’s role in the residential school system.
This is one of three Indigenous Leaders stamps that will officially be released on June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day – in recognition of the contributions each Indigenous leader has made to their communities.
About Chief Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier
During her nearly 40 years as leader of the Okanese First Nation, on Treaty 4 territory near Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask., Day Walker-Pelletier – who was born in 1954 in Regina – forged her reputation as a matriarch and champion of her people. She led numerous projects related to education, wellness and social reform, while also working to preserve the culture, language and traditions of her people.
In 1981, Day Walker-Pelletier ran for and took office as Chief of the Okanese First Nation. Initially, she intended to serve a single term. However, the community repeatedly asked that she retain her position and she ended up serving 15 two-year terms along with three three-year terms. After her last term ended in 2020, she did not seek re-election.
Throughout her leadership, she fought to improve the quality of life of the Okanese and to protect the culture, rights and traditions of all First Nations people through her involvement in numerous tribal, provincial and national initiatives on social reform, health and wellness, and education. She was an advocate of many important issues including violence against women, drug abuse, economic development, housing, health and education.
A survivor of the residential school system, Day Walker-Pelletier was particularly passionate about improving the lives of women and children. In 2021, a year after she retired, her decade-long dream to reintegrate Indigenous foster children into their families culminated in the opening of the Day walker Home Fire Family Centre.
Day Walker-Pelletier was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in 2018 and invested in 2019. She also received the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in 2021.
About the Indigenous Leaders stamp series This stamp set is the inaugural release of Canada Post’s new multi-year Indigenous Leaders series.
On June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day – Canada Post will issue three stamps in honour of Indigenous leaders Harry Daniels, Chief Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier and Jose Kusugak.
Canada Post video on Walker-Pelletier:
[en Francais pour les médias d’information] Un nouveau timbre souligne le leadership exceptionnel de la cheffe Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier La défenseure de l’aide sociale a exercé plus de mandats consécutifs qu’aucun autre chef des Premières Nations élu au Canada
FORT QU’APPELLE, SASKATCHEWAN – Postes Canada a aujourd’hui dévoilé son timbre commémoratif soulignant les 39 ans de leadership de la cheffe Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier lors d’un événement qui s’est tenu à Fort Qu’Appelle, en Saskatchewan. À titre de leader de la Première Nation d’Okanese, elle a exercé plus de mandats consécutifs qu’aucun autre chef des Premières Nations élu au Canada.
Ardente défenseure de l’aide sociale, Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier faisait partie de la délégation autochtone qui a rencontré le pape François au Vatican plus tôt cette année pour discuter du rôle de l’Église catholique dans le système des pensionnats.
La vignette qui lui est consacrée est l’une de trois qui seront officiellement lancées le 21 juin à l’occasion de la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones. Cette émission vise à souligner la contribution de chacun des dirigeants autochtones à leur communauté.
À propos de la cheffe Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier
À la tête de la Première Nation d’Okanese du territoire du Traité no 4 situé près de Fort Qu’Appelle, en Saskatchewan, pendant près de 40 ans, Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier (née en 1954 à Regina) se forge une réputation de matriarche et de militante. Elle dirige plusieurs projets liés à l’éducation, au bien-être et à l’aide sociale, tout en travaillant à préserver la culture, la langue et les traditions de son peuple.
En 1981, Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier se présente aux élections et devient la cheffe de la Première Nation d’Okanese. Elle a d’abord l’intention d’exercer un seul mandat, mais la communauté lui demande à plusieurs reprises de rester en poste; elle finit par cumuler 15 mandats de deux ans et trois mandats de trois ans. À la fin de son dernier mandat en 2020, elle décide de ne pas se représenter aux élections.
Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier se bat pour améliorer la qualité de vie du peuple d’Okanese et protéger la culture, les droits et les traditions des Premières Nations en dirigeant plusieurs projets tribaux, provinciaux et nationaux liés à l’aide sociale, à la santé, au bien-être et à l’éducation. Elle défend ainsi de nombreuses causes importantes, notamment la violence faite aux femmes, la toxicomanie, le développement économique, le logement, la santé et l’éducation.
Survivante du système des pensionnats autochtones, elle est particulièrement déterminée à améliorer la vie des femmes et des enfants. Souhaitant depuis une décennie voir les jeunes Autochtones placés dans des foyers d’accueil retrouver leur famille, elle voit son rêve se réaliser un an après son départ à la retraite avec l’ouverture du Daywalker Home Fire Family Centre en 2021.
Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier est nommée membre de l’Ordre du Canada en 2018 et est investie en 2019. Elle reçoit également l’Ordre du Mérite de la Saskatchewan en 2021.
À propos de la série de timbres sur les dirigeants autochtones Ce jeu de timbres constitue le premier volet d’une nouvelle série pluriannuelle de Postes Canada consacrée aux dirigeants autochtones.
Le 21 juin, à l’occasion de la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones, Postes Canada émettra trois timbres en l’honneur des dirigeants autochtones Harry Daniels, la cheffe Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier et Jose Kusugak.
Updated June 9th: [press release] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions] Five eye-catching stamps depict 20th-century travel posters from a stylish, golden age of commercial art in Canada
TORONTO, June 9, 2022 /CNW/ – Canada Post released five new stamps today featuring nostalgic travel posters from a golden age of commercial art and tourism marketing in Canada.
With railway expansion and, later, the advent of the automobile, Canada’s popularity as a tourist destination surged in the early 20thcentury. Railways and steamship companies promoted the burgeoning industry by commissioning illustrators and designers to target globe-trot ing tourists and Canadians alike. Ad campaigns beckoned people to explore Canada’s wild beauty and urban attractions by promising world-class adventure, scenery and luxury.
The boom in travel advertisements with a distinctive and elegant style fostered a golden age of commercial art in Canada. The five posters chosen for the issue evoke nostalgia for an era of glamorous travel:
An observation car on the Canadian, Canadian Pacific Railway’s premier transcontinental train, in the Rocky Mountains (1955, by Canadian artist Roger Couillard).
The breezy glamour of cruising the Great Lakes with Canadian Pacific (circa 1937, after the work of British artist Tom Purvis).
The Royal York – now the Fairmont Royal York – a landmark hotel in downtown Toronto (circa 1935, by Norman Fraser, birthplace unknown).
Skiing in style at picturesque Mont-Tremblant ski resort, Quebec (1939, by Austrian-born artist Herbert Bayer).
The welcoming sandy beaches and lighthouses of Canada’sspectacular east coast (circa 1950, by Saskatchewan-born artist Peter Ewart).
The stamps were unveiled at the inaugural CAPEX 22 International One Frame Stamp Championship Exhibition held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, June 9-12.
About the stamp issue
The Permanent domestic rate stamps are available in booklets of 10. They were designed by Paprika of Montréal and printed by Lowe-Martin. There is also an Official First Day Cover (above), a souvenir sheet of all five stamps, prepaid postcards (sold separately or in a set of five) and a souvenir sheet overprinted with the CAPEX 22 logo (below).Technical Details:The reverse of one of the postcards. The face is identical to the stamp and indicia:[en Francais pour les médias d’information] Cinq timbres attrayants illustrent d’élégantes affiches touristiques d’une période du XXe siècle très prospère pour l’art commercial au Canada
TORONTO, le 9 juin 2022 /CNW/ – Aujourd’hui, Postes Canada a émis un jeu de cinq nouveaux timbres illustrant des affiches touristiques créées à une époque prospère pour l’art commercial et le marketing touristique au Canada.
Avec l’expansion des chemins de fer et, plus tard, l’avènement de l’automobile, la popularité du Canada à titre de destination touristique bondit au début du XXe siècle. Les compagnies de chemins de fer et de navires à vapeur encouragent l’essor de cette industrie florissante en retenant les services d’illustrateurs et de designers de talent en vue de cibler les touristes d’ici et d’ailleurs. Les campagnes publicitaires invitent les gens à découvrir la beauté naturelle du Canada et ses attraits urbains, vantant ses paysages, sa richesse et ses expériences de calibre mondial.
La multiplication de ces affiches touristiques élégantes au style distinctif contribue à une époque prospère pour l’art commercial au Canada. Les cinq affiches sélectionnées pour cette émission nous rappellent avec nostalgie les voyages de luxe de cette époque. Voici les cinq affiches représentées:
Un wagon panoramique du Canadien, train transcontinental vedette du Canadien Pacifique, traversant les montagnes Rocheuses (1955, de l’artiste canadien Roger Couillard).
La croisière luxueuse sur les Grands Lacs à bord d’un navire du Canadien Pacifique (vers 1937, d’après l’œuvre de l’artiste britannique Thomas Purvis).
Le Royal York (renommé le Fairmont Royal York), un somptueux hôtel au centre-ville de Toronto (vers 1935, de Norman Fraser, lieu de naissance inconnu).
La mode du ski à la superbe station de Mont-Tremblant, au Québec (1939, de l’artiste autrichien Herbert Bayer).
Les plages accueillantes et les phares de la magnifique côte est du Canada (vers 1950, de l’artiste saskatchewanais Peter Ewart).
Les timbres ont été dévoilés à l’occasion de CAPEX 22, première exposition philatélique du concours monocadre international au monde tenue du 9 au 12 juin au Palais des congrès du Toronto métropolitain.À propos de l’émission de timbres
Les timbres PermanentMC au tarif du régime intérieur sont offerts en carnets de 10. Ils ont été conçus par la maison montréalaise Paprika et imprimés par Lowe-Martin. Un pli Premier Jour officiel, un bloc-feuillet composé des cinq timbres, des cartes postales port payé (vendues à l’unité ou en jeu de 5) et un bloc-feuillet avec surcharge orné du logo de CAPEX 22 sont aussi offerts.
Updated June 7th:
[press release] Canada Post to unveil five nostalgic travel posters of popular tourist destinations at CAPEX 22
TORONTO – Canada Post will unveil five new stamps featuring nostalgic travel posters of popular Canadian tourist destinations, including an iconic Toronto hotel, on Thursday, June 9, as part of the opening ceremonies at CAPEX 22, an international philatelic convention. The Vintage Travel Posters stamps feature bold and colourful ads from a golden age of commercial art and tourism marketing in Canada.
WHEN: Thursday, June 9, at 9:30 am
WHERE:
CAPEX 22 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Room 104D
255 Front Street West
About CAPEX 22
CAPEX 22 International One Frame Stamp Championship Exhibition will be held June 9-12, 2022 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) in downtown Toronto. It will host more than 80 Canadian and International dealers and feature exhibitors from five continents. For additional information, visit https://capex22.org/.
5684 (10¢) Flags on Barns – Flag on Red Barn Near Well
5685 (10¢) Flags on Barns – Flag on White Barn in Winter
5686 (10¢) Flags on Barns – Flag on White Barn with Gambrel Roof
5687 (10¢) Flags on Barns – Flag on Barn Near Windmill
a. Horiz. coil strip of 4 #5684-5687
5688 (58¢) Paintings by George Morrison – Sun and River a. Imperforate
5689 (58¢) Paintings by George Morrison – Phenomena Against the Crimson: Lake Superior Landscape
a. Imperforate
5690 (58¢) Paintings by George Morrison – Lake Superior Landscape
a. Imperforate
5691 (58¢) Paintings by George Morrison – Spirit Path, New Day Red Rock Variation: Lake Superior Landscape
a. Imperforate
5692 (58¢) Paintings by George Morrison – Untitled
a. Imperforate
b. Vert. strip of 5, #5688-5692
c. Imperforate vert. strip of 5, #5688-5692
[press release] [click on the pictures for a larger version] Allen Jones Wins Brett Cup
Allen D. (Don) Jones of Portsmouth, Virginia, is this year’s recipient of the George Brett Cup for the most outstanding 20th century exhibit. The award was presented May 28 by American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors (AAPE) president Michael Ley at the Rocky Mountain Stamp Show in Denver.
The exhibit, Establishing the United States Transcontinental Air Mail Service, May 15, 1918-June 30, 1924, was among 22 exhibits of 20th century or later material that achieved a score of 93 points or higher at a World Series of Philately show during the last three full competitive seasons.
Jones entered his first national show in 1978 and has continued his specialty of air mail exhibits since then. He said, “My goal has been to tell the story of air mail from the pioneer period through the transcontinental period. I enjoy exhibiting so people can see what happened in this important time.” The exhibit previously won grand awards at Balpex and the 2017 air mail show in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.
The AAPE award, first presented in 2017, is named for George Brett, past president and chairman of the United States Stamp Society and authority on U.S. stamp production, who died in 2005.
[press release June 1, 2022][further updates, most recent first, under the intial announcement] First Lady Jill Biden and the U.S. Postal Service to Unveil New Stamp Honoring Former First Lady Nancy Reagan
On Monday, June 6, 2022, at 11:00 AM ET, First Lady Jill Biden will host an unveiling of a new U.S. Postal Service stamp honoring former First Lady Nancy Reagan at the White House. The First Lady will be joined by Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Louis DeJoy, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute Fred Ryan, and Mrs. Reagan’s niece, Anne Peterson.
As on other issue pages, the most recent information is at the top.
Updated August 1st:
The Scott catalogue number for this stamp is 5702.
Updated June 21: From the Postal Bulletin:
On July 6, 2022, in Simi Valley, CA, the United States Postal Service® will issue the Nancy Reagan stamp (Forever® priced at the First-Class Mail® rate) in one design, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 482600). The stamp will go on sale nationwide July 6, 2022, and must not be sold or canceled before the first-day-of-issue.
This stamp commemorates Nancy Reagan (1921–2016), wife of the 40th president and first lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989. The stamp art is a detail from the official 1987 White House portrait by Aaron Shikler. The oil-on-canvas portrait features Mrs. Reagan dressed in her signature red color, in a flowing gown designed by James Galanos. The full-body portrait was cropped to accommodate the stamp format. Art director Greg Breeding designed the stamp.
No automatic distribution.
How to Order the First-Day-of-Issue Postmark:
Customers have 120 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office™ or at The Postal Store® website at store.usps.com/store/home. They must affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:
FDOI – Nancy Reagan Stamp
USPS Stamp Fulfillment Services
8300 NE Underground Drive, Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64144-9900
After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark up to a quantity of 50. There is a 5-cent charge for each additional postmark over 50. All orders must be postmarked by November 6, 2022.
Updated June 8:
Here are the first-day postmarks for this issue:The Digital Color Postrmark measures 2.73″ x 1.47″ The black-and-white “pictorial” measures 2.56″ x 1.38″
Updated June 6: Indeed, the actual stamp design is very close to what was below.More information on the first-day ceremony from the USPS:
USPS Unveils Nancy Reagan Stamp Dedication Will Take Place July 6 in Simi Valley, CA
WASHINGTON — Today at the White House, the U.S. Postal Service revealed the artwork of a commemorative Forever stamp to celebrate the centennial of former First Lady Nancy Reagan’s birth.
The stamp design was unveiled by First Lady Jill Biden; Postmaster General Louis DeJoy; Anne Peterson, niece of Nancy Reagan; and Fred Ryan, chairman of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation.
The dedication ceremony for the Nancy Reagan Forever stamp will be held July 6 — the 101st anniversary of her birth and the culmination of her centennial year. The event will take place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, CA.
“Through our stamp program, the Postal Service seeks to commemorate and celebrate the very best of America, and Nancy Reagan truly represents that ideal,” said Postmaster General DeJoy. “The Postal Service takes great pride in our mission to bind the nation together and through the issuance of the Nancy Reagan stamp, we hope to provide the means for the public to come together in remembrance and commemoration of this great and impactful American. I, along with the 650,000 women and men of the United States Postal Service, am proud to honor First Lady Nancy Reagan with this stamp.”
Petersen said of the stamp, “Nancy Reagan brought grace and honor to her role as first lady. She was fiercely loyal to her husband and her country, always placing them first. I am sure she would be humbled by this special tribute!”
Ron Reagan, son of Ronald and Nancy Reagan, who was unable to attend the event, said, “Her own stamp! I’m sure she never expected to receive an honor like this. Neither did she expect to be flying all over the country stuck to the front of envelopes. She would, of course, have reacted modestly to this wonderful commemoration. But secretly she would be very pleased. On her behalf, I thank you.”
Nancy Davis Reagan (1921–2016), wife of the 40th president, was First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Her husband’s most trusted adviser and champion, she was an important part of one of the most pivotal presidencies of the 20th century.
Throughout her life, Reagan held a deep passion for her country, championing many causes along the way. Chief among these were the Foster Grandparents Program; Vietnam veterans and the plight of POWs and MIAs; drug and alcohol abuse prevention among youth; breast cancer awareness; and Alzheimer’s research.
As First Lady, she worked hand in hand with her husband, both at home and abroad, and advocated for issues on both the national and international stage. Reagan’s partnership with her husband and devotion to his success, behind the scenes influence, and her legacy of public service made her one of the most significant first ladies in modern times.
The Nancy Reagan Forever stamp is being issued in panes of 20. News of the stamp will be shared with the hashtag #NancyReaganStamp.
Dedication Ceremony Information
What: The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the centennial of former First Lady Nancy Reagan’s birth with the issuance of a Forever stamp.
When:July 6, 2022, 11 a.m. PDT
Where: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
40 Presidential Drive
Simi Valley, CA 93065
RSVP: Dedication ceremony attendees are encouraged to RSVP at: usps.com/nancyreagan
Postal Products: Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide.
Forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.
The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
Updated June 3:
According to www.usps.com/nancyreagan, this stamp will be issued July 6th (her birthday) at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum. This picture is included on that USPS page; it might be the basis for the stamp design:
Updated August 1st:
The Scott catalogue numbers for this issue are
• RW89 $25 Redheads Hunting Permit Stamp
• RW89A $25 Redheads Hunting Permit Stamp souvenir sheet of 1
Posted June 2, 2022 from the Postal Bulletin:
On June 24, 2022, in Fairfax, VA, the U.S. Department of the Interior will issue the $25 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation stamp for the 2022–2023 waterfowl hunting season. The pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) stamp will go on sale nationwide June 24, 2022, and is valid through June 30, 2023.
Availability to Post Offices:
Item 336700, 2022–2023 $25.00 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, PSA Pane of One: No automatic distribution.
Item 336800, 2022–2023 $25.00 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, PSA Pane of 20: Sold only by SFS in Kansas City, MO, and by consignment via Amplex Corporation.
Issue: Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp
Item Number: 336800
Denomination & Type of Issue: $25.00, Special
Format: Pane of 20 (1 design)
Series: Federal Duck
Issue Date & City: June 24, 2022, Fairfax, VA 22031
Art Director: Suzanne Fellows, FWS
Artist: James Hautman
Modeler: Sandra Lane / Michelle Finn
Manufacturing Process: Intaglio, Offset
Printer: Banknote Corporation of America
Press Type: Gallus RCS
Stamps per Pane: 20
Print Quantity: 55,600 stamps
Paper Type: Nonphosphored Type III
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Processed at: Banknote Corporation of America
Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Pantone 2965, Invisible UV
Stamp Orientation: Horizontal
Image Area (w x h): 1.762 x 1.289 in./44.754 x 32.740 mm
Overall Size (w x h): 1.92 x 1.45 in./48.768 x 36.83 mm
Full Pane Size (w x h): 8.25 x 8.25 in./209.55 x 209.55 mm Plate Size: 40 stamps per revolution
Plate Numbers: N/A
Marginal Markings:
Front: Selvage Text: “Artist: James Hautman” (4 positions) • “Department of the Interior 20 x $25.00” (2 positions) • Silhouetted image of duck printed in Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Pantone 2965, Invisible UV • Plate number (4 positions)
Back: Verso-text behind each stamp • Barcodes (4 positions) • Plate position
The Governor General’s Foot Guards have participated in every engagement undertaken by the Canadian Army since Confederation, served abroad as peacekeepers, and provided emergency assistance to communities at home. Known for their scarlet tunics and tall bearskin caps – seen in ceremonies, on sentries and at regimental band performances – the Guards’ citizen soldiers have served with precision, pageantry and pride for 150 years.
