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The Passing of The Queen – Service Tonight at Grace Cathedral

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Note this evening this evening that members may be interested in joining in person or online.

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Grace Cathedral will be dedicating this week’s Evensong to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The service will be tonight, Thursday 15 September at 5.30pm. Everyone is invited to join the service, you are very welcome either in person or click below for the livestream.
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Get your free educational resources for Veterans’ Week 2022! / Procurez-vous des ressources d’apprentissage gratuites pour la Semaine des vétérans 2022!

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An item from Veterans Affairs Canada.

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Dear educators,

It is September again and a new school year is here. That means Veterans Affairs Canada is back with free, bilingual resources to help young people learn more about remembrance and our country’s military history.

All-new 2022 editions of the Take Time to Remember activity booklet (ages 5-7), as well as youth newspapers Tales of Animals in War (ages 5-11) and the Canada Remembers Times (ages 12-18) are now available. Our popular Postcards for Peace, bookmarks and posters are also back, as is the online Veterans’ Week teacher’s guide.

www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/get-involved/remembrance-day/learning-resources

National Veterans’ Week Speakers Program

The Department of National Defence’s National Veterans’ Week Speakers Program will be once again accepting requests starting in late September. This year’s program will include an array of options that they hope will meet the needs of educators. If you would like to include the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) speaker videos, or possibly invite a CAF speaker for an in-person or virtual presentation, or maybe participate in a panel discussion with CAF members, please submit a request via their website.

http://Canada.ca/caf-veterans-week-speakers

Remembering those who served

This year has seen the commemoration of special milestones from Canada’s military history, including the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the 80th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid, the 30th anniversary of major United Nations peacekeeping efforts in the Balkans and the 25th anniversary of the Red River Floods.

We have lots of historical information and lesson plans about the brave Canadians who have served in these and other military efforts over the years. Explore our resources today!

www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance

Canadian Armed Forces domestic efforts

Our military plays many important roles here in Canada, coast to coast to coast. From search and rescue operations to patrolling our borders to providing assistance during natural disasters, the contributions have been many. Find out more about these kinds of efforts on our website.

www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/wars-and-conflicts/caf-operations/service-in-canada

 Other historical publications and learning resources

Looking for free, bilingual learning kits, historical sheets and booklets about Canada’s wars, battles and peace support efforts? We offer a variety of print and electronic resources year-round to help students learn more about our country’s proud military history. Get yours by visiting our online ordering site.

https://crorders-commandescss.vac-acc.gc.ca/croos/?request_locale=en

“Canadian Armed Forces around the world” learning kit

One of our newest learning resources offers a wealth of historical information and classroom-ready activities about Canada’s wide range of military efforts since the end of the Korean War. Order your free copy of the “Canadian Armed Forces around the world” learning kit and see what you’ve been missing.

https://crorders-commandescss.vac-acc.gc.ca/croos/items/index?category=EducationKits

 Thanks and have a great school year!

The Veterans Affairs Canada Learning Team

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Chère éducatrice, cher éducateur

Une nouvelle année scolaire est commencée et il est temps de découvrir les populaires ressources d’apprentissage de la Semaine des vétérans, offertes par Anciens Combattants Canada, pour aider les jeunes à penser au Souvenir.

Les versions 2022 du livret d’activités Prendre le temps de se Souvenir (pour les 5 à 7 ans), ainsi que les journaux Histoires d’animaux à la guerre (pour les 5 à 11 ans) et Le Canada se souvient (pour les 12 à 18 ans) sont maintenant disponibles. Encore une fois cette année, les cartes postales de la paix, signets et affiches sont de retour, de même que le guide de l’enseignant de la Semaine des vétérans en ligne.

www.veterans.gc.ca/fra/remembrance/get-involved/veterans-week/learning-resources

Programme national des conférenciers de la Semaine des vétérans

À compter de la fin septembre, il sera de nouveau possible de présenter des demandes dans le cadre du Programme national des conférenciers de la Semaine des vétérans du ministère de la Défense nationale. L’édition de cette année offrira une gamme d’options destinées à répondre aux besoins du personnel enseignant. Si vous souhaitez inclure des vidéos de conférenciers des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) à vos activités, inviter un conférencier des FAC à donner un exposé en personne ou une présentation virtuelle, ou encore participer à une discussion de groupe avec des membres des FAC, veuillez transmettre votre demande par l’entremise du site Web du Programme :

http://Canada.ca/fac-conferenciers-semaine-veterans

Se souvenir de leur service

En 2022, nous avons souligné des jalons militaires canadiens importants, comme le 105e  anniversaire de la bataille de la crête de Vimy, le 80e anniversaire du raid sur Dieppe, le 30e anniversaire des efforts de maintien de la paix des Nations Unies dans les Balkans, ainsi que le 25e anniversaire des inondations de la rivière Rouge.

Anciens Combattants Canada vous propose un éventail d’information et de plans de leçons pour souligner le courage de nos militaires, qui ont servi au fil du temps. Explorez nos ressources variées!

www.veterans.gc.ca/fra/remembrance

Les Forces armées canadiennes en service au pays

Nos militaires occupent des rôles importants ici même, au pays, d’un océan à l’autre. Que ce soient les opérations de recherche et sauvetage, les patrouilles de nos frontières ou l’aide lors de catastrophes naturelles, les contributions sont nombreuses. Vous trouverez plus de renseignements à propos de ces efforts sur notre site web :

www.veterans.gc.ca/fra/remembrance/wars-and-conflicts/caf-operations/service-in-canada

Autres ressources d’apprentissage et publications historiques

Si vous cherchez des ressources gratuites et bilingues afin d’aider les élèves à en apprendre davantage sur notre fière histoire militaire, nous offrons des trousses d’apprentissage, des feuillets et des livrets historiques, en format électronique ou imprimé. Visitez notre site de commande en ligne :

https://crorders-commandescss.vac-acc.gc.ca/croos/?request_locale=fr

Ressource d’apprentissage « Les Forces armées canadiennes autour du monde »

Une de nos plus récentes ressource d’apprentissage propose une variété d’information et de plans de leçons à propos des nombreux efforts militaires du Canada depuis la fin de la guerre de Corée. Commandez une clé USB « Les Forces armées canadiennes autour du monde » pour votre salle de classe!

https://crorders-commandescss.vac-acc.gc.ca/croos/items/index?category=EducationKits

Nous vous souhaitons une année scolaire inspirante!

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Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner

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A reminder of this event from a fellow Canadian organization in the Bay Area.  Our branch will be represented and we’ll have an item that will be included as a part of the raffle.

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National Battle of Britain Commemoration has been Cancelled

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An item from our colleagues from the RCAF Association.

Dear Fellow Association Members,

On behalf of the Chairman Colonel (Ret) Terry Chester, CD, I wish to convey that the national Battle of Britain Commemoration, in Ottawa, has been officially cancelled. Any decision to cancel local Battle of Britain activities should be reached in cooperation with your municipal (local) officials, out of respect for your fellow residents’ likely preference to participate in official mourning events marking the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.​

As you know, Canada commemorates the Battle of Britain on the Sunday following the 15th of September, each year. This year our collective desire to properly mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II makes commemoration of the Battle of Britain not possible. The Commander RCAF has now cancelled the national commemoration of the Battle of Britain, owing to the official mourning period and also to prepare for formal events at the national level, to mark the passing on Monday 19 September, here in Ottawa.

We understand many Wings and members have made arrangements to mark the Battle of Britain on Sunday 18 September, in keeping with our tradition. The decision to cancel or postpone such arrangements is a decision you should reach in collaboration with municipal officials who might also be facing the need to make adjustments owing to an understandable desire to participate in and/or observe official mourning events through the period 18-19 September.

Thank you for your kind understanding, and your respect for our patron Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

God Save the King.

Please do not hesitate to write to director@airforce.ca ( Dean Black ) if you have any questions.

 

This e-mail was sent from Royal Canadian Air Force Association (rcaf_list@airforce.ca)

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Queen Elizabeth dies at 96; does appealing to human rights change minds?

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A newsletter from a fellow Canadian organization in the Bay Area.
Canadian Studies Announcements

In This Issue:

Canadian News

  • Canada mourns passing of Queen Elizabeth II; Charles III proclaimed new monarch

Upcoming Events

  • Next week: Do Appeals to Human Rights or Canadian Values Change Canadian Public Opinion?
  • 5th Annual Canadian Family Thanksgiving

Research Opportunities

  • Apply now for 2023-24 CFR Overseas Fellowships
CANADIAN NEWS

Canada Mourns Passing of Queen Elizabeth II;

Charles III Proclaimed New Monarch

Queen Elizabeth I, Canada’s head of state, passed away last Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at the age of 96.

The Queen had served as monarch of the United Kingdom, Canada, and other countries since her ascension in 1952. Earlier this year, she celebrated 70 year on the throne with a Platinum Jubilee, and in June she secured her place as the second-longest reigning sovereign in world history. As queen, Elizabeth met with 12 Canadian prime ministers and 13 U.S. presidents. Her reign also oversaw major changes for Britain, most notably the dismantling of its once-extensive colonial empire.

The Canadian government will observe an official ten-day mourning period to honor the Sovereign’s passing. In an official statement, Prime Minister Trudeau noted that few Canadians now remember a time before the late Queen, who had been a consistent fixture for the nation over the last seven decades. “Over the course of 70 years and twenty-three Royal Tours, Queen Elizabeth II saw this country from coast to coast to coast and was there for our major, historical milestones.”

Elizabeth indeed oversaw major changes in Canada. Over the course of her reign, the country firmly established an identity independent from the United Kingdom. This culminated in the 1982 Constitution Act, when the British parliament relinquished its remaining oversight of Canada. Her reign also saw many internal challenges in Canada, such as the rise of Quebec’s independence movement and multiple reckonings with Canada’s past treatment of its Indigenous peoples.

The Queen will be succeeded by her eldest son, the new King Charles III, who was officially proclaimed monarch of Canada on Saturday in a ceremony attended by PM Trudeau and Governor General Mary Simon. The new king means many small changes for Canada in the coming months, from replacing the word “Queen” to changing portraits and coins.

But for many, the death of a figure as well-known and widely-beloved as the late Queen marks the end of an era, and has people asking whether her passing portends greater changes for Canada’s monarchy. As Canada has achieved greater independence over the last century, its ties with the United Kingdom have progressively weakened, and opponents of the monarchy have increasingly raised calls for Canada to sever its remaining ties with the British Crown. Some feel that the monarchy is anachronistic and anti-democratic, and out of line with modern Canadian values; for others, such as Quebec nationalists and some immigrants from other former British colonies, the monarchy symbolizes colonial subjugation. While the monarchy is unlikely to change any time soon, it remains to be seen if Charles can replicate his mother’s success in cultivating a personal popularity that counters these headwinds.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Do Appeals to Human Rights or Canadian Values Change Canadian Public Opinion? Race, Legal Status and the Framing of Positive and Negative Rights

Wednesday, Sept 21 | 12:30 p.m. | 223 Moses | RSVP here

Who should be granted state protection? Advocates often deploy appeals to human rights or shared national values when advocating on behalf of immigrant noncitizens. But do these approaches actually work? Few studies have empirically tested strategies for persuading dominant majorities to extend social benefits and civil rights to vulnerable minority outgroups. This lecture will draw on newly-published survey data from Canada, a democratic country often portrayed as highly tolerant, diverse, and inclusive, to reveal the limits of rights-based appeals, and the degree to which categorical inequality informs public views of who is “deserving” of these benefits.

Irene Bloemraad is a professor of sociology at UC Berkeley and director of the Canadian Studies Program. She studies how immigrants become incorporated into political communities and the consequences of their presence on politics and understandings of membership. Bloemraad holds the Class of 1951 Chair in Sociology and the Thomas Garden Barnes Chair in Canadian Studies, and is the founding Director of the Berkeley Interdisciplinary Migration Initiative (BIMI). Beyond campus, she serves as the co-director of the Boundaries, Membership and Belonging program of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research.

This event will be held in person and streamed live online. Please RSVP below if you plan to attend. If you require an accommodation for effective communication or information about campus mobility access features in order to participate in this event, please contact us at canada@berkeley.edu at least 7-10 days in advance of the event.

5th Annual Canadian Family Thanksgiving

Saturday, October 8 | 5:00 pm

Clark Kerr Campus, UC Berkeley | Buy tickets here

Canadian Studies is pleased to partner with the Digital Moose Lounge for our fifth annual Canadian Thanksgiving dinner! Join us for a special meal celebrating the Bay Area’s Canadian community, as you mingle with your fellow SF Bay Canadians while enjoying entertainment and a delicious turkey dinner.

Tickets may be purchased through the Digital Moose Lounge.

We’re also looking for volunteers to help staff the event. A limited number of reduced-price tickets are available to volunteers; please contact us for more information.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

Apply Now for 2023-24 CFR Overseas Fellowships

Application deadline: October 31, 2022 | Apply here

The Council on Foreign Relations’ (CFR) International Affairs Fellowship overseas programs offer unique opportunities for mid-career scholars and practitioners who are U.S. citizens and have demonstrated a commitment to a career in foreign policy to experience a new.

Launched in 2016, the International Affairs Fellowship (IAF) in Canada, sponsored by Power Corporation of Canada, seeks to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between rising generations of leaders and thinkers in the United States and Canada. The program enables one to two mid-career professionals each year to spend time at a Canadian institution to deepen their knowledge of Canada. Fellows come from academia, business, government, media, NGOs, and think tanks. The fellowship runs between six and twelve months, and awards a stipend of $110,000 for a full twelve months (or a prorated amount if the duration is shorter).

Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Although the program is intended primarily for those without substantial prior experience in Canada, applicants with prior experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that the fellowship would add a significant new dimension to their career. CFR will work with its network of contacts to assist selected fellows in finding a host organization that best matches the fellow’s proposed work in Canada. CFR cannot guarantee placement at any specific agency or organization.

For more information or to apply, click here.
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