by K-J | 7 Nov 2022 | Community
Stag Special Did you know Nov. 8 is National Indigenous Veterans’ Day, a day of remembrance and commemoration of the contributions of Indigenous military veterans.Even before Canada was a country, Indigenous peoples have fought to defend our country and our values. On...
by K-J | 7 Nov 2022 | Community
Are you a fan of Nanaimo bars and wraps? If so, stop by Cursed Coffee Co. as owner Rayna Moffat and her staff are here to serve your lunch hour needs or if you need a sweet treat during your morning and afternoon coffee breaks. Or the ice cream bar, popular with the...
by K-J | 7 Nov 2022 | Features
Jules Xavier Shilo Stag The acting Commanding Officer (CO) with 2PPCLI knows all about sacrifices when he looks out on the military section at the Brandon cemetery. Speaking during the eighth annual No Stone Left Alone event, Maj Chris Hartwick acknowledged his...
by K-J | 7 Nov 2022 | Community
It was a frigid morning for those who gathered on the south lawn of Base HQ for the pipe ceremony to consecrate the permanent tipi, with Elder Frank Tacan leading the ceremony with help from 2PPCLI QMSI MWO Sheldon Quinn and Sgt Sylvan Leblanc, who acted as emcee plus...
by K-J | 7 Nov 2022 | News
Jules XavierShilo Stag It was a frigid prairie morning when CFB Shilo’s permanent tipi was consecrated by elder Frank Tacan, with a pipe ceremony. Smoking the pipe, for many First Nations, is rich in symbolism: offering tobacco to the almighty, demonstrating...
