Black History Month Spotlight: Kathleen “Kay” Livingstone
Kathleen “Kay” Livingstone (1918-1975) was born in London, Ontario, in 1918. Her parents, James and Christina Jenkins founded the Dawn of Tomorrow,...
British Colombia Canadian Ranger receives international accolades for good deed
Canadian Ranger (CR) Gary Bath of Fort St. John, who is a member of the Pouce Coupe Canadian Ranger Patrol in northern...
Black History Month: Changing Through Listening
Everyone agrees – 2020 was a year of unprecedented events, global change, and important discussions on racism and discrimination. The Canadian Armed...
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...