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This week: Breaking down the trucker protests and Canada’s Afghan legacy

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A newsletter from one of our fellow Canadian organizations in the Bay Area.
Canadian Studies Announcements
In this issue:
  • Upcoming event: Hildebrand Graduate Research Showcase
  • Applications open for student research funding
  • Event Recap: “Models for Repatriation of Indigenous Cultural Property from First Nations, Canada”
  • Mark your calendars: Big Give is March 10!
  • External event: Ground Truth Briefing: The Canadian Trucker Protests
  • External event: Hindsight Up Front: Canada’s Takeaways from Afghanistan
  • External event: Book talk on Bootlegged Aliens: Immigration Politics on America’s Northern Border
NEXT EVENT
Hildebrand Graduate Research Showcase
Tuesday, March 15 | 12:30 pm PT | 223 Moses Hall | RSVP here
Learn about the research Canadian Studies funds through our Edward Hildebrand Graduate Research Fellowships, as recipients present short overviews of their projects. This panel will have a special focus on the environment, development, and Indigenous resource sovereignty. This event will be held in-person as well as broadcast via Zoom.
Mindy Price, Ph.D. candidate, Environmental Science, Policy, and Management
“New Agricultural Frontiers: Land, Labor and Sovereignty in the Northwest Territories, Canada”
Now more than 1º Celsius warmer than a century ago and warming at three times the global average, the Arctic and Subarctic are being reimagined as a new frontier for food production. Despite a growing body of evidence that climate change will enable new possibilities for agriculture in the North, much research remains agnostic about how northern agricultural development will affect communities and landscapes and the relations between them. Mindy uses archival research and ethnography in three extended case studies to examine the implications of agriculture development on the social relations of production and consumption in the Northwest Territories, Canada.
Aaron Gregory, Ph.D. student, City and Regional Planning
“Kinship Infrastructures: Indigenous Energy Autonomy and Regulatory Sea Change in Beecher Bay”
Aaron’s research explores the social, technical, and regulatory impacts of a renewable energy system developed by the Scia’new First Nation in Beecher Bay, British Columbia. He examines this project as an emergent approach to Indigenous environmental governance, an infrastructural solution responding to the problem of Indigenous energy sovereignty, and a regulatory provocation designed to challenge a provincial monopoly on energy production and distribution.
Applications open for student research funding
The Canadian Studies Program is currently accepting applications for the Edward Hildebrand Graduate Research Fellowship for Summer 2022 and AY 2022-23. The application is open to any UC Berkeley graduate student whose work focuses primarily or comparatively on Canada. This fellowship is meant to cover direct research costs.
The deadline for summer applications is March 11; applications for AY 22-23 must be submitted by May 6. Please visit our website for more information and full eligibility criteria, and help us share this information with your friends and networks!
The program also accepts requests for undergraduate research support. Undergraduate applications be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Event Recap: Models for Repatriation of Indigenous Cultural Property from First Nations, Canada
Last week, Canadian Studies hosted a special panel discussing the work Native people across the US and Canada are doing to rethink policies for collections of Indigenous cultural goods. The panel was composed of several cultural experts affiliated with Canadian First Nations: Lou-ann Neel and Michelle Washington, repatriation specialists at the Royal BC Museum, and Dr. Louis Lesage, a cultural officer of the Huron-Wendat Nation. The panel was moderated by Professor Sabrina Agarwal, an anthropologist and Canadian Studies affiliate who chairs UC Berkeley’s NAGPRA Advisory Committee.
All three panelists discussed their work to repatriate important cultural artefacts and ancestral remains to their tribes of origin. They stressed the importance of recognizing the colonialist intent of many museum collections, and how that history must be confronted to make museum spaces more welcoming to Indigenous visitors and other minority groups. Pointing to their own experiences with Canadian museums and universities, they impressed how essential it is for curators to engage directly and honestly with tribal representatives. However, while each noted the importance of direct engagement between institutions and First Nations people, they stressed this is not enough, and advocated for laws to protect Indigenous cultural heritage and rights.
For those who were unable to join the panel or have additional interest in the subject, we are happy to provide additional resources on the work our panelists have done on repatriation and cultural policy.
We encourage you to read the Royal BC Museum’s Report to British Columbians for a thorough overview of its recent policy reorientation. Thanks in part to Ms. Neel’s work, the museum is now considered a leader in this space. This document draws on her previous work for the museum in composing its Indigenous Repatriation Handbook.
For those interested in making “living museums”, Michelle Washington helped create the exhibit “Our Living Languages” at the Royal BC Museum. As explained in the Victoria News, the exhibit aimed to take Indigenous people and culture out of the realm of history and place them firmly in the present. Ms. Washington’s work for the museum was also profiled in the Toronto Star at the beginning of this month.
For those interested in Dr. Lesage’s work in recovering ancestral remains from the University of Toronto, please see his article “The Repatriation of Wendat Ancestors, 2013“. The article covers the context of the transfer, as well as its broader significance in the movement to create institutional policies that respect Indigenous voices and tradition.
Finally, learn more about Professor Agarwal’s work at UC Berkeley by visiting the homepage for UC Berkeley NAGPRA. This page contains links to new policy guidelines, reports on university’s Native American collections, and updates on recent repatriations. Hear more about the campus’ current repatriation philosophy here.
Mark your calendars – Big Give is next month!
It’s that time of the year again! On March 10, show your support for Canadian studies by making a donation on Big Give, Berkeley’s annual day of giving. Your gift supports quality research and events on Canada, and affirms the value of our program. We’ll follow up with more information soon, but remember – no matter the size, your gift can have a big impact!
EXTERNAL EVENTS
Ground Truth Briefing: The Canadian Trucker Protests
Thursday, February 17 | 8 am PT | Online | RSVP here
Join the Wilson Center’s Canada Institute for a special event covering the ongoing trucker protests in Canada, featuring former Ontario cabinet minister Monique Smith and Senior Vice President of Global Public Affairs Philip Cartwright. The protests, which began as a convoy that traveled across the country from British Columbia to Ontario, have paralyzed Canada’s capital city and blocked critical arteries for trade along the US-Canadian border. Ontario’s government declared a state of emergency on February 11 as automotive plants across the province halted operations due to supply shortages caused by blockades at the busiest land crossing between the United States and Canada. The event will be moderated by Canada Institute analyst Xavier Delgado.
Hindsight Up Front: Canada’s Takeaways from Afghanistan
Thursday, February 17 | 12 pm PT | Online | RSVP here
The Wilson Center’s Canada Institute and Asia Program invite you to discussion of Canada’s role in the war in Afghanistan, part of their Hindsight Up Front initiative. In February 2002, the first Canadian infantry battle group arrived in Kandahar, marking the start of Canada’s twelve-year military presence in the country. Twenty years on from that first deployment, Janice Stein and Eugene Lang, co-authors of The Unexpected War: Canada in Kandahar reflect on lessons learned from Canada’s mission in Afghanistan and the implications for future U.S.-Canadian military collaboration. Their 2007 book became a national best-seller which won the Writer’s Trust Cohen Award for political writing and was short-listed for the Donner Prize for the best book on Canadian public policy. The discussion will be moderated by Canada Institute director and Berkeley Canadian Studies board member Christopher Sands.
Book Talk: Bootlegged Aliens: Immigration Politics on America’s Northern Border
Friday, February 18 | 12 pm PT | Online | RSVP here
Join Professor Ashley Johnson Bavery for a discussion of her new book, Bootlegged Aliens. The book explores immigration on America’s northern border before World War II, situating Detroit, Michigan as America’s epicenter for unauthorized immigration. In this industrial center, thousands of Europeans crossed the border from Canada each year, prompting nativist backlash and complicating the labor politics of the automobile industry. This event is jointly hosted by the Center for Comparative Immigration Studies at UC San Diego and UCLA Center for the Study of International Migration. UCLA professor Tobias Higbie will join as a discussant.
Ashley Johnson Bavery is assistant professor of history at Eastern Michigan University. Her work has appeared in the Journal of Urban History and the Journal of American History and her book, Bootlegged Aliens: Immigration Politics on America’s Northern Border (2020) won the First Book Award from the Immigration and Ethnic History Society.
Tobias Higbie is a professor of history and labor studies at UCLA, the chair of the Labor Studies and the associate director of the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment. His research explores social movements, migration, and the politics of community in the United States. Higbie’s most recent book, Labor’s Mind: A History of Working Class Intellectual Life (2019), recovers the social world of self-educated working people and the politics of working-class identity during the early 20th century.
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Canadian Studies Program | Univ. of California, Berkeley, 213 Moses Hall #2308, Berkeley, CA 94720

The Legion Dispatch – February 2022

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An update from Dominion Command to its branches (note that items only relevant to branch executive or for Canadian branches have been removed).

Updates from National Headquarters 

Legion Dispatch. Visit branch services.
February 2022
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In this edition – February 2022
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The Legion condemns protesters violating the National War Memorial
On January 29, 2022, Dominion President Bruce Julian issued a public statement condemning the protestors who disrespected the site of the National War Memorial in Ottawa: “The Royal Canadian Legion strongly condemns the shocking actions of protestors who encroached upon the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Saturday. They jumped on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and parked vehicles on the surrounding grounds. This sacred memorial site commemorates those who fought and fell for the very freedoms that allow people in Canada the right to protest peacefully. We are dismayed and saddened by this overt lack of respect.”
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Promote the 5-year membership special offer
Members who pre-pay for 5 years of membership can wear their support proudly with a free Poppy toque, mitts and scarf. Share this offer with new and renewing members! The deadline to pre-pay is March 15.
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Recent Manual Updates
The Legion’s General By-Laws, Ritual, Awards and Protocol manual and Rules and Procedures manual have been updated. Please see the recent amendments to the following manuals and update your copies.
General Bylaws:
Amendments ‣ | Updated manual ‣
Ritual, Awards and Protocol Manual:
Amendments ‣ | Updated manual ‣
Rules and Procedures Manual:
Updated manual ‣
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Member sports cancelled for 2022
The 2022 Dominion Member Sports Championships have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and associated risks.
The host branch locations for the 2022 Dominion Championships will host the 2023 Dominion Championships as outlined below:
Dominion Cribbage
21 – 24 April 2023
Host: Branch #02-015 Men of Vision
PO Box 183 Stn Main
Cochrane, AB T4C 1A5
Dominion Darts
28 April – 1 May 2023
Host: Branch #01-265 Aldergrove
26607 Fraser Hwy
Aldergrove, BC V4W 3L1
Dominion 8-Ball
26 – 29 May 2023
Host: Branch #02-104 Innisfail
1-5108 49 Ave
Innisfail, AB T4G 1R1
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Collecting member emails
Dominion Command will be calling members in March who have a phone number on their profile but do not have an email, to acquire their email to ensure members consistently receive membership notices, Legion updates and member opportunities.
Branches are reminded to keep their member contact information up to date with Legion Headquarters and include emails whenever possible. Branches can update a member’s email online, or use this Excel template to share member emails with Member Services.
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Class action regarding annual adjustment of benefits administered by Veterans Affairs Canada
The Federal Court has certified a class proceeding dealing with errors in the annual adjustment of disability pensions payable to Canadian Veterans. Please share the Notice below with Veterans at your Branch.
Virtually every Canadian Veteran who receives a monthly disability pension is a class member. There is no cost to class members to participate in this proceeding. Members do have the option to opt out – details and the deadline to do so are on the Notice.
Read the Notice  ‣
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VAC wants your opinion!
Veterans Affairs Canada wants to know how it can better communicate with the Veteran community. Tell them how you like to receive information and what you know about their services, by taking part in the survey below.
If someone you know served in the Canadian Armed Forces or RCMP, Veterans Affairs Canada want to hear from them. www.ekos.com/veteransurvey.
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Legion participation in the Nijmegen Marches
The Canadian Armed Forces has postponed their participation in the Nijmegen Marches in the Netherlands until the summer of 2024. As a result, the Legion will not be selecting a candidate for the CAF contingent for 2022 or 2023. We wish to express our sincere thanks for all the interest received this year and remain hopeful for 2024.
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Branch Membership Administration
Resources and tips to support your Membership Chair
+ We are here to help!
As per Ontario Health recommendations, most Legion House staff members are working remotely. Member Services is business as usual with some delays in card distribution and mail-in member processing.
Our team is here to help, Monday through Friday 8:30–4:30 pm EST.
+ REMINDER: Branch Membership Payments to Dominion Command
To improve efficiencies and reduce growing Branch accounts receivables, the Dominion Finance Team will be eliminating accepting cheques by the end of 2022. As this plan develops with Provincial Commands, we wish to clarify the following:
Until further notice:
  • Memberships processed on the portal can be paid by the Branch using a credit card (preferred method of payment) or by cheque mailed to Dominion Membership.
  • All memberships processed manually (not on the portal) can be paid by credit card over the phone or by cheque mailed to Dominion Membership.
  • Cheques will be accepted until other options of payment outside of Visa and Mastercard have been explored, tested, implemented and fully communicated (target end of 2022).
  • Please do not send membership payments via direct deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer or E-Transfer. We are unable to accept these payments.
  • Direct deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer payments are only used to transfer funds from Dominion Command to Branches, NOT for Branches sending funds to Dominion Command.

As we continue to work towards other Branch Membership payment options, we will keep you updated.
+ Reminders to lapsed members
A renewal reminder has been mailed to 46,000 members in February. Renewal reminder emails also continue to be sent to lapsed members with an email on file. Please ensure members paid through 2022 are processed through Member Services as soon as possible.
+ Reminder: Updated membership application forms
Updated membership application forms are now available. Please download and update your forms and order new printed forms through Legion Supply.
(Item number 800293 – English / 800294 – French)
Download and update your forms:
+ Reminder: Promote the Veteran Welcome Program and Family Welcome Program
Spouses and children (18+) of Veterans can now register to receive their first year of membership free! Promote this opportunity by downloading the printable poster.
Eligible applicants can fill out an application form online. Print-ready Branch Application Forms can be downloaded from the Member Services Website.
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Reach out to lapsed members to renew
Find a wide variety of recruitment and renewal resources on the Member Services Website, as well as free materials through the Legion Supply Department.
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PR Tip of the Month
Brush up on advocacy
We regularly push for various changes to make life better for our Veterans and their families. Read up on them by visiting Legion.ca regularly and checking out the News and Advocating sections.
Have questions or need advice? Contact your Command Public Relations Officer or Nujma Bond, Dominion Command Communications at nbond@legion.ca
Your Legion calendar
Promote important dates and organize activities at your Branch with this list of upcoming days that raise awareness of an issue, commemorate a group or event, or celebrate an important topic.
DOWNLOAD THE 2022 CALENDAR  ‣
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MemberPerks®: Exclusive offers and preferred pricing through Venngo
MemberPerks® is more than a member benefit package. It’s also a tool Branches can use to promote membership. Plus, you can partner with local businesses in your community to offer exclusive discounts for your members.
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‘War,’ what is it good for?

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An item from Legion Magazine.

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'War,' what is it good for?

 ‘War,’ what is it good for?

STORY BY STEPHEN J. THORNE

More than 50 years ago, with revolution in the air, peace protests sweeping North America and young Americans dying in Vietnam, Motown recording artist Edwin Starr famously posed the question: “War…what is it good for?”

His answer, sung in defiance of those who would challenge him: “Absolutely nothing.”

 

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Military Milestones
The Battle over the fiords of Norway

 The Battle over the fiords of Norway

STORY BY SHARON ADAMS

In Boyndie, a town on Scotland’s northeast coast a few kilometres inland from the North Sea, stands a granite obelisk. Fourteen names are inscribed on the stone, 10 of them Canadian.

It is a memorial to the members of Banff Strike Wing who perished on Feb. 9, 1945, during the events of “Black Friday,” the date of the largest air battle over Norway and the deadliest day of the Second World War for the Royal Air Force Coastal Command.

 

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Salute! February 2022

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A newsletter from the folks at Veterans Affairs Canada.

February 2022

Please share this email with your friends and contacts.

Let us know what you think about Salute! by emailing us.

In this edition:

  • Black History Month
  • Remembering Private Mark Graham
  • VAC wants your opinion
  • Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund announces support for more programs
  • Job opportunities for Veterans, transitioning CAF members or serving reservists
  • Helping military spouses find jobs
  • New supports for Veterans who experienced sexual misconduct
  • Veteran story: Laurie White
  • Check in on your well-being

Commemoration

February is Black History Month

Black Canadian soldiers during the Second World War. (Photo: VAC)

Black Canadians have proudly served in uniform for more than 200 years. Many overcame barriers to enlist and faced discrimination in the ranks, yet still put their lives on the line for Canada. This month and all year long, we honour their sacrifices.

Throughout Black History Month, we encourage you to learn more about the contributions of Black Veterans and service members throughout history.

Discover inspiring stories, like those of Second World War Veteran Eleanor ‘Minnie’ Gray, Sergeant (Retired) Bill Toussaint and Sergeant (Retired) Joan Buchanan, on our website and on social media. Join the conversation using the hashtag #BlackHistoryMonth.

Remembering Private Mark Graham

Private Mark Graham was an outstanding athlete and soldier.

A world-class runner, he represented Canada at the 1992 Summer Olympic Games, where he competed in the 4 x 400 metre relay.

More than a decade later, he joined the Canadian Armed Forces to serve his country. He deployed to Afghanistan with the Royal Canadian Regiment, where his comrades described him as an excellent role model.

His life was sadly cut short in September 2006, when he was killed in a friendly fire incident in Kandahar Province. Learn more about his service and sacrifice on our People and Stories webpage.

Discover more inspiring stories during Black History Month.

Engagement

VAC wants your opinion

We need your help reaching Veterans who do not receive VAC benefits and services. We’re surveying the Veteran community on how they learn about and access our programs and services. We’re looking for Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, former RCMP members, family members and caregivers. Even if you have never contacted VAC or do not currently receive VAC benefits and services, we want to hear from you. This feedback will help us reach and serve more Veterans.

We are also reaching out to Veterans who are, or have been, served by the Department. These names are being taken from a random sample.

The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete. It is being conducted on our behalf by the independent Canadian research firm, EKOS Research Associates Inc.

Please visit the EKOS Research website for more information and to participate.

Participation is voluntary and your responses and personal information are confidential in accordance with the Privacy Act. Your responses are anonymous; they are not kept or shared with VAC, and will not have any impact on the benefits or services you receive or may receive in the future.

This public opinion research study expands upon earlier consultations we did with the Veteran community into the topics of awareness and outreach related to our programs and services.

We kindly ask that you share this information with your network.

Thank you for your assistance!

 

Programs and services

Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund announces more resources for programs

Thirty-six organizations will receive a total of $11.3 million from the Veteran and Family Well‑Being Fund, thanks to additional investments in Budget 2021.

Four virtual events in January announced funding for 10 programs:

  • Serene View Ranch of Alexandra, PEI, will receive $400,000 to develop a stabilization, grounding and resiliency program for Indigenous and women Veterans.
  • The Lest We Forget Community Veterans Committee in Summerside, PEI, will receive $400,000 to improve the economic security of women and LGBTQ2 Veterans in PEI.
  • Helmets to Hardhats of Ottawa will receive $700,000 to assist women and LGBTQ2 Veterans in skilled trades careers.
  • The Ottawa Innercity Ministries will receive $175,000 to fund their Operation Inclusion Project.
  • Perley Health in Ottawa will receive $131,050 to fund a project that will gain a better understanding of older Veteran and family health and well-being over time.
  • Clinemetrica Inc. in Montreal, will receive $500,000 toward their Push Past the Pandemic Recovery Program, an online health promotion program.
  • The Quebec Veterans Foundation will receive $200,000 for Programme des vétéranes, which aims to reduce the rate of isolation and suicide among women Veterans.
  • Morrow Consulting and Training Inc. located in Dorval, QC, will receive $80,000 towards the A.T.H.E.N.A. Program, which aims to improve the health and well-being of women Veterans.
  • The Veterans Association Food Bank in Calgary will receive $210,000 to develop new programming to support LGBTQ2 Veterans as well as survivors of military sexual trauma.
  • Homes for Heroes Foundation will receive $250,00 to support Calgary Veterans Village: a unique, affordable and innovative urban village to house Veterans during their transition back to life after service.

There will be more events to come. In the meantime, you can find the full list of recipients on our web page.

Helmets to Hardhats job opportunities

If you’re looking for a career where you can help other Veterans, this might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) is looking to hire two people—Veterans, transitioning CAF members, or serving reservists—for full-time term Recruitment Specialist positions.

If hired, your focus would be on creating and implementing recruitment strategies for women and LGBTQ2+ Veterans who are transitioning to a career in trades. You would also be developing skilled trade packages for clients and Veteran organizations across Canada and providing transition counselling and support services.

Some of the skills needed for these positions are:

  • a strong knowledge of the LGBTQ+ community and the Women in Trades programs
  • the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including Board members and external partners, and
  • discretion in handling sensitive or confidential matters.

Knowledge of the Canadian Veteran community, experience in non-profit organizations and being bilingual would be assets. Closing date: 18 February 2022.

H2H is a registered not for profit organization providing opportunities in the construction and related industries for Veterans and is collaborating with the Rainbow Veterans of Canada on this initiative. For more information, visit the job posting.

Helping military spouses find jobs

Relocating military members can be hard on their spouses, who might need to find a new job. The Department of National Defence’s Military Spouse Employment Initiative (MSEI) supports spouses and common-law partners to find employment in the federal public service.

The MSEI has recently expanded by adding new kinds of jobs, which are accessible to hiring managers from Government of Canada departments and agencies. These include:

  • information management
  • programming and development
  • health services, including nurses, psychologists and social workers
  • communications and public relations
  • office administration
  • social science services
  • human resources.

If you are a military spouse or a common-law partner looking for employment, we encourage you to apply today.

For more information, visit the Military Spouse Employment Initiative website.

New supports for Veterans who experienced sexual misconduct during service 

Veterans who experienced sexual misconduct during service can now access support from the Sexual Misconduct Response Centre (SMRC).

Individuals can call the Response and Support line 24/7, toll-free at 1‑844‑750‑1648 to speak to an SMRC counsellor. These support counsellors will:

  • explain how the centre can help
  • provide supportive counselling and guidance
  • describe available options
  • facilitate referrals to CAF, provincial, territorial and community-based support resources
  • devote the necessary time and attention to every conversation.

Veterans can also get continuing support and assistance from a dedicated Response and Support Program coordinator. This person can provide personal services that may include:

  • information and referrals to resources and services
  • advocacy to help you meet your needs
  • accompaniment to appointments, meetings and proceedings
  • assistance with workplace arrangements.

Callers can choose to remain anonymous, and counselling is available in either English or French.

For more information, please visit the SMRC website.

Veteran story: Laurie White

Former Mountie writes her memoir to offer hope

Former RCMP officer Laurie White shared her story in a book, 10-33: An Officer Down Steps Back Up.

Laurie White is a former member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police with a powerful story to tell.

So she told it, in a book. 10-33: An Officer Down Steps Back Up is Laurie White’s story about her journey: the hard work she did after losing a leg in the line of duty to return to her RCMP career, her community and herself.

Laurie shared her story to show the person behind the uniform, to increase awareness, empathy and compassion for the physical and mental health challenges of disabilities, and to offer hope.

Read the full story of Laurie’s injury and journey back to her career.

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Check in on your well-being

Many know that health is an important part of well-being. But did you know that it is just one of seven domains of well-being?

You don’t have to take care of your well-being alone. Supports are available to assist.

If you are a current or former member of the CAF or RCMP, the new My Well-being Check-in Tool can help you gauge your overall well-being, identify where you may need support, and learn about specific services and benefits that may help you.

So, how does it work?

  • Access the My Well-being Check-in Tool by logging into My VAC Account, and answer eight quick questions.
  • Based on your answers, the tool will identify where you may need support and generate a list of suggested actions.
  • If your responses show you need support, it will direct you to contact VAC, the CAF or the RCMP to discuss your results. If you do, be sure to advise that you have completed the My Well-Being Check-In Tool, since you’re the only person who can see your responses and recommendations.

Visit your My VAC Account to learn more and check out the My Well-being Check-in Tool today.

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