CFB Shilo raised the colours to honour and recognize International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) at the Base South Gate, on May 15.
“May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), a day to reflect, to honour, and to reaffirm our commitment to equity, to dignity, and to the continued fight against discrimination in all its forms,” a message from the Base Command Team stated. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag News)
K-J Millar
Shilo Stag Media
CFB Shilo raised the colours to honour and recognize International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) at the Base South Gate, on May 15.
“May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), a day to reflect, to honour, and to reaffirm our commitment to equity, to dignity, and to the continued fight against discrimination in all its forms,” a message from the Base Command Team stated.
“It’s a day that speaks to the heart of who we are as a Defence Team: a united force, strengthened by our diversity, and committed to creating an environment where all our members—military and civilian—can serve with pride, safety, and respect. A place in which Canadians can see themselves.”
Shilo Stag was told the CAF Ethos has three pillars. One of which is Respect the Dignity of All Persons.
“This first principle must anchor everyone’s conduct across the profession,” the Command Team’s message said.
“Everyone must be treated with respect and humanity at all times and in all places. Everyone deserves to serve in a safe, inclusive environment. As military professionals, we must respect the dignity of all persons at all times. As the foundation of military ethics, it also means an aspiration that all humans can live their lives in peace and be protected against unprovoked aggression, because we are all fundamentally equal and deserving of this ideal.”
“Creating an inclusive and positive atmosphere enhances our ability to perform more effectively in military service. Respect is a necessary condition of mission success. We always need to perform our duty with humanity, treating people with respect, whether they are in the military or not.”
While flags usually fly for a few days surrounding an event, the flag was removed for safety due to the almost 100 km winds blustering across the Westman area on May 15.
CFB Shilo raised the colours to honour and recognize International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) at the Base South Gate, on May 15.
“May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), a day to reflect, to honour, and to reaffirm our commitment to equity, to dignity, and to the continued fight against discrimination in all its forms,” a message from the Base Command Team stated. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag News)
