Black History Month Spotlight: Viola Davis Desmond
Viola Davis Desmond (1914–1965) was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
She was an African-Canadian who ran her own...
Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, marks Black History Month
“Black History Month is an opportunity for all Canadians to celebrate the accomplishments of Black Canadians. For the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)...
Defence scientists empower girls to pursue dreams in STEM through outreach
The UNESCO data is clear: women continue to choose STEM careers less often, graduate from STEM programs at lower rates, publish less...
DND/CAF Ombudsman – there to support you
It is easy to see the vital role the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) play in keeping Canada safe and secure. Families are...
CAF Story: It’s all in the planning for Sgt Geddes
The hustle and bustle of travel and changing surroundings has always been a central theme to Allison Geddes’ life.
February is Black History Month
During Black History Month, people in Canada celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history,...
An open letter to the youth of the Defence Team: Black History Month
Every February, we celebrate Black History Month. It is an opportunity to reflect on the contributions that Black Canadians have made to...
Black History Month Spotlight: Senator Anne Clare Cools
Senator Anne Clare Cools was born in 1943 in Barbados, West Indies. She was educated at Queen’s College Girls School, Barbados, Montreal’s...
Military Spouse Employment Initiative: CK
I have been married to a member of the Royal Canadian Navy for 10 years. In September 2019, we were posted to the NCR...
DRDC sets AMAZE-ing goal to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Arctic facilities
A team of researchers is aiming to make Arctic facilities more sustainable through the Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC)-led project, Advanced Microgrids towards Arctic Zero...