MINDS Expert Briefing Series: Panel Discussion on Indigenous Forces

As part of Indigenous Awareness Week 2021, the Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) program is excited to invite the Defence Team to a panel discussion on indigeneity within the DND/CAF. MINDS is honoured to host a discussion with CAF leaders and mentors helping to shape Indigenous membership and relations in the DND/CAF.

This panel discussion will explore:

  • Indigenous identity, inclusion, and community in the CAF;
  • The role of Indigenous advisors;
  • The integration of tradition in CAF activities and programs; and
  • DND/CAF relations with Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.

When:

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 – 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST

To participate:

This event will be hosted on Zoom. To join the event, follow the event link or enter the webinar ID credentials at the date and time of the event.

* Zoom is not compatible with DWAN, so please view the video on your mobile device, or copy the URL and paste it into a browser on a personal device.

Event Link: https://zoom.us/j/94270315511?pwd=TEk3ZDR5N29CaWZiL1YxU0FqS1YrQT09 (You are now leaving the Government of Canada website)

Webinar ID: 942 7031 5511
Passcode: 453973

Telephone (Toll free)

Canada: +1 438 809 7799
US: +1 301 715 8592

For more details please contact: MINDS@forces.gc.ca

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