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Claims Window Update – Canadian Armed Forces Racial Discrimination Class Action
[Un message en français suivra] As a reminder to members, the Claims Period is open and you may submit your claim. The Claims Period for the Canadian Armed Forces Racial Discrimination and Racial Harassment Class Action will close on October 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST. This is a hard deadline so please make sure to submit […]
Upcoming 35th Balkans Commemoration Information
Website: https://www.balkans35.ca/ Participate (share a story or return-trip survey): https://www.balkans35.ca/ways-to-participate
Veteran Family Telemedicine Service (VFTS)
We are pleased to share that the Veteran Family Telemedicine Service (VFTS) is now available to all eligible Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, their families, and survivors. Signing up is easy and free of charge. To learn more and register for the VFTS, please visit Maple’s website. Eligible Veterans that have released on or […]
Funding Acknowledgement – Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC)
Funding Acknowledgment Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones is proud to announce that we have received funding from the Department of National Defence (DND) through the Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC). This support enables us to continue our vital work in serving Indigenous veterans and their families across Canada. About This Partnership The funding provided by […]
Colonel (Ret’d) Nishika Jardine reappointed as Veterans Ombud
Colonel (Ret’d) Nishika Jardine reappointed as Veterans Ombud From: Veterans Affairs Canada News release21 November 2025 – Veterans Affairs CanadaThe Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, is pleased to re-appoint Colonel (Ret’d) Nishika Jardine to the role of Veterans Ombud.The Veterans Ombud is responsible for reviewing complaints arising […]
Canadian Armed Forces Racial Discrimination and/or Racial Harassment Class Action Settlement (Claim Form)
This Claim Form is for individuals who are or have been enrolled as Canadian Armed Forces Members at any time between April 17, 1985 and January 10, 2025, and who were subjected to Racial Discrimination and/or Racial Harassment. (Click here to open Claim Form)
Canadian Veterans Advocacy Super Guide
This guide is designed to simplify the process and ensure you have access to the information you need. However, it is not intended to replace official VAC resources. (Click here to open guide)
Veterans Affairs Canada Employment Opportunity
(Le français suit) Veterans Affairs Canada employs Canadian students for approximately 4 months, 3 sessions a year to work as student guides in France. We wanted to let you know that hiring is about to begin for the fall term. Guides work at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial and the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, both located […]
VETERANS OMBUD RELEASES REPORT ON ADDITIONAL DEPENDANT CARE REIMBURSEMENT
February 26, 2025, Ottawa, ON – Veterans Ombud Colonel (Ret’d) Nishika Jardine released a report today on Additional Dependant Care, a reimbursement mechanism designed to provide relief for additional dependant care costs incurred by Veterans participating in the Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Rehabilitation Program. The report found unfairness in the rules for reimbursement that could […]
A Message from Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones-November 11th
A Message from Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones-November 11thOn this solemn day of November 11th, we, the Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones, stand united in remembrance and respect for all who have served and sacrificed in the name of peace and freedom.We honour the brave souls from all nations and backgrounds who laid down their lives in the World […]
Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones Statement on Senator Murray Sinclair’s Legacy
Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones Statement on Senator Murray Sinclair’s LegacyThe Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones (AVA) solemnly acknowledges the profound impact and enduring legacy of Senator Murray Sinclair, a beacon of hope and a tireless advocate for Indigenous rights and reconciliation in Canada.Senator Sinclair’s life work embodied the warrior spirit that we, as Indigenous veterans, hold dear. His […]
Odawa Native Friendship Centre Upcoming Events
Thursday, November 7th 2024 The Odawa Native Friendship Centre will be hosting a Veterans Feast for all Veterans and current serving members. You may bring a guest with you. Event timings as follows. Please note that you are requested to register… Date is 7 November 2024 Doors open at 5:30 pm Timing: 6:00pm to 8:00pm […]
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