October 2022

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In this edition:

In memoriam

• Queen Elizabeth II
  Last month, we mourned the passing of Canada’s longest-reigning Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Programs and services

• Save the date: Career webinar
  Join us for a webinar series featuring organizations actively seeking to hire Veterans.
• Marking Disability Employment Awareness Month
  Acknowledging the valuable contributions by persons with disabilities in the workplace.

Veterans’ stories

• Women’s History Month: Sgt (Ret’d) Marjorie (Worby) Stetson
  From her first days in the Canadian Women’s Army Corps, she wanted to make a difference.
• Sgt (Ret’d) Julianno Scaglione: Charting his own path
  His lifelong desire has been to serve his community and help other people.

Commemoration 

• Women’s History Month and the anniversary of the Michelle Douglas case
  Women have overcome many barriers to serve their country, and their contributions are often overlooked.
• Canada and France protect Juno Beach
  Juno Beach holds a special place in the hearts of many Canadians.
• Trail of the Caribou leads to Gallipoli
  Six caribou monuments mark some of the most important sites where Newfoundlanders fought and died during the First World War.
• Remembrance materials for the classroom
  These materials help students take an active role in remembrance.
• Commemoration calendar

Mental Health Awareness Week: October 2-9 

• Learn about Mental Health First Aid
  The Mental Health First Aid for the Veteran Community teaches how to recognize the signs that may show a person is experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis.

Engagement 

• Contribute to research on PTSD
  Researchers are looking for former CAF and RCMP members living with PTSD to participate in an online research study.
• Understanding and improving mental health campaign, October 10-November 20
  We need to take care of our mental health like we take care of our physical health.
• Your input wanted: National Veterans Employment Strategy
  To develop the strategy, we want to hear from you.
• 2022 Canadian Veterans Health Survey
  You can help create a clearer picture of Canadian Veterans through the new Canadian Veterans Health Survey.
• Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund open for applications
  Funding is available for organizations supporting the well-being of Veterans and their families.

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Sincerely,

Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach Team

Veterans Affairs Canada