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Monday, July 27, 2020 Volume 54, Issue 15
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Piper, pipe
that tune again
LS John Kester plays the bagpipes as HMCS Fredericton
enters the port of Reykjavik, Iceland during Op
REASSURANCE on July 11, 2020. The ship is expected to
return to Halifax on July 28, 2020.
CPL SIMON ARCAND, CAF
2 TRIDENT NEWS JULY 27, 2020
Royal Nanny International Tattoo
honours longtime show supporter
By Virginia Beaton,
Trident Staff
On Saturday, July 18, the sound of attendees comprising Mrs. Meikle and
bagpipes welcomed Mrs. Joyce Meikle members of her family. The We are
to the Royal Nanny International Young Association, a non-profit group
Tattoo. Inside the Common Support that grants unfulfilled wishes to Nova
Training Facility at Stadacona, the Scotia seniors, also provided support
Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian to the event.
Navy, the 12 Wing Shearwater Pipes The Stadacona Band played march-
and Drums, and the Royal Nova Scotia es including Heart of Oak, and the
International Tattoo Highland Dance band’s drum line took a solo turn.
Team awaited. The 12 Wing Shearwater Pipes and
Mrs. Meikle, aka Nanny, is a long- Drums played several tunes and also
time supporter of the Tattoo. Now accompanied the Highland Dancers.
aged 88, she has attended the show The event concluded with the Tat-
every year since the Tattoo began in too’s annual rendition of Scotland the
1979, turning it into a family tradition Brave, followed by Black Bear, which
that now includes her grandchildren. is always played as the performers
When this year’s Tattoo was cancelled march off.
in March because of the COVID-19 Capt(N) David Mazur, CFB Hali-
pandemic, Mrs. Meikle’s granddaugh- fax Base Commander, was among
ter Allison contacted Tattoo orga- those present and in his remarks, he
nizers to see what could be done to thanked all the performers, noting
arrange a surprise performance for the lengthy partnership between the The Meikle family poses for photos in front of the cast of the show.
Mrs. Meikle. Tattoo and the CAF that made possible ARIANE GUAY-JADAH, BPAO
The result was a half-hour mini-Tat- the annual production of the show.
too that was broadcast live on the The Royal Nanny International Tattoo
Tattoo’s Facebook page. With the help “is a step towards normalcy,” he
of the Canadian Armed Forces, the observed.
show presented live entertainment to
a small, socially distanced number of
At the end of the Royal Nanny International Tattoo, Joyce Meikle received flowers Capt(N) David Mazur, Base Commander CFB Halifax, addresses those present for the
and gifts from CFB Halifax and from the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. event, which was held in the new Common Support Training Facility.
ARIANE GUAY-JADAH, BPAO LS BRYAN UNDERWOOD, FIS
TRIDENT NEWS JULY 27, 2020 3
The Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy recently celebrated their 80th anni-
versary with an online celebration, and plan to continue marking the milestone with
further initiatives through the year. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
Stadacona Band goes virtual with 80th
anniversary celebration
By Ryan Melanson,
Trident Staff
While the live performance schedule PO2 Eric Sproul. leading it from 1988-1993, has stayed tinue during a virtual reunion event
has been light through the spring and This included a special message connected through his involvement planned for September on the Zoom
summer for the Stadacona Band of the from current CO Lt(N) James Risdon, in the larger music community and platform. There’s also an ongoing ef-
Royal Canadian Navy, they’ve found a Stad Band trivia, photos from over the his years of work with the Royal fort to connect with older alumni who
number of other ways to stay connect- years, and more. Nova Scotia International Tattoo. He may not be online, through snail mail,
ed with the community through the “We also found the band’s very first described his time with the band as and there’s hope that a smaller in-per-
pandemic period. recording from 1943,” PO2 Sproul life-changing. son reunion will be possible for 2021.
The members’ virtual performances added. They used this audio to create “To lead a band like that is an The band also plans to continue mark-
from home have been a hit on social a mashed-up performance of the Navy absolute delight and a real honour,” ing the anniversary online through
media, the band made an appearance march HM Jollies, assembled from the he added. He was able to pinpoint the the rest of this year, and to continue
during HRM’s live Canada Day stream 1943 recording along with other per- 50th anniversary of the Battle of the streaming at-home performances on
on July 1, and just recently, they formances from 1982, 1995, 2015, and Atlantic in 1993, and the coinciding social media.
celebrated their 80th anniversary with a 2020 edition recorded remotely with performances in Liverpool, England, “This has actually been very nice
a special online celebration from July each current member at home. as a highlight of his time with the for our smaller groups, who have been
13-17. An effort to update the band’s band, but he stressed that his Stadaco- performing online for such a large
“Our original goal, of course, was to alumni list also led to the committee na Band career was one of constant audience. We’re reaching way more
have an in-person reunion in Sep- reconnecting with a number of former highlights. people online with groups like our
tember, with a concert and reception members, and many of them contrib- “Every concert or performance I brass quintet or our trios, and we’re
and everything else,” said PO2 Sue uted to a video compilation of alumni ever did with that band was memora- growing the band’s presence,” said
Kulik, a flute player who is the lon- wishing the band a happy birthday. ble, whether we were standing on the PO2 Sproul.
gest currently serving member of the Former Commanding Officer LCdr Dockyard sending ships off to sea or PO2 Kulik said the successful virtu-
band and head of the 80th anniversary (ret’d) Jim Forde said he was thrilled we were away on tour.” al anniversary celebration wouldn’t
committee. to see former colleagues pop up on his Other standout moments brought up have been possible without the help
Once it became clear that in-person screen to share kind words about the by current members included the 1995 of committee members, specifically
events weren’t in the cards for 2020, band, including his old friend Paul International Band Festival in Shang- shouting out LS Tony Taylor and PO2
they got to work on alternate plans, Butler, who departed in 1968. hai, China, as well as the more recent Matt Reiner for their video and audio
and the extra free time brought by “I couldn’t believe they tracked him performances in Mons, Belgium in editing, PO2 Courtney Lambert and
COVID-19 restrictions made for an op- down and it was wonderful to hear 2018 to mark 100 years since the end of her public affairs team for their work,
portunity to dig through the archives from him. I was so pleased with the the First World War. and PO2 Krisanne Crowell for writing
and reach out to alumni. work the band did around the 80th Other stories and special moments lyrics and leading the jazz group in
“We decided to celebrate virtually anniversary,” he said. have been shared on the band’s 80th performing the new Stadacona Band
instead, and we put together some re- LCdr (ret’d) Forde, who played tuba anniversary Facebook page, and it’s 80th Birthday Song.
ally interesting things to share,” said in the band from 1967 to 1984 before expected those discussions will con-
4 TRIDENT NEWS JULY 27, 2020
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5 TRIDENT NEWS JULY 27, 2020
Cmdre Richard Feltham, Commander CCFL, far left, salutes HMCS Toronto as it departs
Jetty NB in Halifax on July 25. To his right is The Honourable Arthur LeBlanc, Lieutenant
Governor of Nova Scotia
MARLANT PA
HMCS Toronto departs for Op REASSURANCE
under unique circumstancese
By Ryan Melanson,
Trident Staff
As HMCS Toronto prepared to depart dented for a modern Navy. ship, only a handful of others attended members aboard HMCS Fredericton’s
Halifax on the afternoon of July 25 for a “I can’t explain how proud I am of the departure ceremony in person, Cyclone helicopter, this lead up to de-
six-month stint deployed to Operation what this ship has done, and they hav- including support staff, colleagues, ployment has been uniquely challeng-
REASSURANCE, there was plenty of en’t even left yet. To achieve this high and the Honourable Arthur LeBlanc, ing, he said.
chatter about the difficulties brought state of readiness in a pandemic envi- Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, “There is no way we could have done
on by the COVID-19 pandemic and ronment, and overcome the obstacles and Her Honour Mrs. Patsy LeBlanc. it without the undying support of our
how that will impact the crew and the as they have, is tremendous.” Family and friends were able to watch families, friends and communities.”
mission. Cmdre Feltham noted that this is the via live stream online, where He added that pandemic restrictions
For LS Gabrielle Garant-Grenon, third time Toronto has deployed on Toronto’s Commanding Officer, Cdr are likely to prevent the usual port
however, it was best to focus on the this particular mission, and that this Jeff Dargavel, thanked those loved ones visits from taking place in Europe, and
positives, With roughly 10 years of will also make it more difficult to get
service behind her, the Sonar Opera- outside technical support on board if
tor she said she was excited to head to needed. This will require the crew to
sea and gain more experience on her be more self reliant, and to look to each
second major deployment. While the other for recreation and moral support
pandemic has had an impact, it hasn’t through the six months.
changed everything, she said. “We’ve had to make sacrifices and
“Obviously there would normally be adjust to the new normal; that means
a lot more people on the jetty to see us saying farewell in this non traditional
leave, but in other regards, this deploy- manner, and it will mean other things
ment isn’t so different. Once we leave over the coming months,” he said,
the wall, this is like any other mission; while stressing the importance of the
we just have to do our jobs, focus and mission.
work hard as a team.” “The pandemic has changed a lot
That hard work began many months about our day-to-day to lives, but it
ago as the ship ramped up its readiness hasn’t changed Canada’s commitment
level ahead of deploying, and inten- to our allies and partners, nor has it
sified in June, when crew came back changed the resolve of those who would
aboard – and remained aboard – quar- act against our national interest.”
antined away from their families for 40 The six-month sail will see
days prior to departing. Prior to that, Toronto operating primarily in north-
they were forced to adjust and conduct HMCS Toronto departed Halifax for a six-month deployment to Operation ern Europe with Standing NATO
important planning while working REASSURANCE on July 25, 2020. MARLANT PA Maritime Group 1, which is currently
from home during the height of the under Portugese leadership. The crew
pandemic earlier this spring. marks the 13th rotation since the RCN who’ve supported his sailors behind expects to come alongside in a number
Cmdre Richard Feltham, Com- began contributing to Op REASSUR- the scenes, and who will continue to of Baltic states and focus on interoper-
mander Canadian Fleet Atlantic, said ANCE in 2014, which he said highlights support them at home after they leave. ability with NATO allies through the
Toronto has set an excellent example how seriously Canada takes its NATO With the added difficulty of the pan- deployment. The ship will be due back
of carrying out their responsibilities in responsibilities. demic, as well as the difficult news in Halifax early next year.
the face of obstacles that are unprece- Along with Fleet and 12 Wing leader- in April of the tragic loss of six crew
TRIDENT NEWS JULY 27, 2020 6 CAF releases policy that defines and addresses hateful conduct The CAF has released a new policy framework in the fears of retaliation or the perception that no action there is a shared understanding of the new policy form of a Defence Administrative Order and Directive being taken to hold the perpetrators accountable. framework for everyone within National Defence. (DAOD) that addresses harassment, violence and Racism, discrimination, bullying and National Defence remains committed to increasing discrimination, including hateful conduct, within the microaggression in any form damage are the representation of visible minorities, Indigenous institution. harmful to an individual, and also undermine the peoples, women and people with disabilities both in Racism and discrimination exist and they continue organization’s operational effectiveness. The new numbers and in senior leadership roles. Leaders are to surface in violent and very tragic ways as has been DAOD addresses these behaviours and also defines* engaged and having discussions with representatives witnessed with the violence experienced by Black what constitutes hateful conduct. The new policy from our Employment Equity Defence Advisory and Indigenous persons recently in the news. This framework provides a path forward to addressing Groups (DAG) which included the Defence Visible has prompted a discussion about where Canada is as unacceptable behaviour, with the goal of eliminating Minority Advisory Group, the Defence Indigenous a society in terms of respecting the dignity of every it from within the organization. Advisory Group, and the Defence Women’s Advisory person, without prejudice based on race, colour, The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Jonathan Organization, Persons with Disabilities, and the national or ethnic origin, or other prohibited grounds. Vance, has made it clear that hateful conduct will not be Defence Team Pride Network. Equality is a human right; respect and dignity tolerated within the CAF. VAdm Haydn Edmundson, In addition to substantial training and awareness for all are core values of Canada. We must foster a Commander Military Personnel Command is on campaigns, the Integrated Conflict and Complaint safe and healthy workplace for all members of the record as stating that hateful conduct, be it through Management (ICCM) Program assist CAF members Defence Team which means upholding the Canadian words or actions, is completely incompatible with and civilian personnel to identify, translate, and Human Rights Act. It is unacceptable for a Canadian CAF ethics and values. communicate the harmful effects of these behaviours Armed Forces member to participate in an activity “The women and men who serve in the Canadian between individuals and within DND workplaces. or have membership in a group or organization that Armed Forces are held to the highest standard for The CAF is also implementing a new system that is connected with hate related criminal activities, their professional and personal conduct and are will allow for systematically tracking and monitoring and/or promotes hatred, violence, discrimination, expected to exemplify Canadian values, including any suspected incidents of hateful conduct within or harassment on the basis of a prohibited ground of respect for diversity, whether they are here at home the organization. It will also have access to subject discrimination as defined in the Canadian Human or abroad,” he said. “Any instance of misconduct by a matter expertise through a network of researchers Rights Act. member diminishes our authority as a force for good who specialize in radicalism and the extreme right in Although a Military Police report for 2013-2018 in Canadian society, and around the world. Every Canada and internationally (MINDS webpage.). cited that some CAF members were involved in member of the DND/CAF Team has a part to play Every member of the DND/CAF Team has a part to incidents related to hate/racism during that period, here as we seek to eradicate racism and bias in all play here as we seek to eradicate racism and bias in all discrimination, including systemic racism, continues their forms, whether conscious or unconscious. We their forms, whether conscious or unconscious. We to exist in the organization, and it is completely will listen, we will learn, we will act going forward; will listen, we will learn, we will act going forward; unacceptable. We also know from Statistics Canada we expect measurable progress as we seek change.” we expect measurable progress as we seek change. research studies that often incidents related to hate/ The military and civilian leadership of the For more information on CAF policy on Hateful racism may be underreported by the victims due to Defence Team are jointly coordinated efforts so that Conduct, visit our intranet page on hateful conduct. Les FAC publient la politique qui définit et aborde la conduite haineuse Les Forces armées canadiennes(FAC) ont publié un répondent de leurs actes. déterminée à accroître la présence des minorités nouveau cadre politique sous la forme d’une Directive Le racisme, la discrimination, l’intimidation et visibles, des Autochtones, des femmes et des et ordonnance administratives de la défense (DOAD) la microagression, sous toute forme, nuisent à la personnes atteintes d’un handicap, à la fois en nombre qui traite du harcèlement, de la violence et de la dignité d’une personne, tout en nuisant à l’efficacité et dans les postes de haute direction. Les dirigeants discrimination, y compris la conduite haineuse, au opérationnelle de l’organisation. La nouvelle DOAD sont engagés et prennent part à des discussions sein de l’institution traite de ces comportements et définit* également avec des représentants de nos Groupes consultatifs Le racisme et la discrimination existent et ce qui constitue une conduite haineuse. Le nouveau de la Défense (GCD) en matière d’équité en matière continuent à se manifester de manière violente et cadre stratégique offre un chemin vers l’avant pour d’emploi, qui comprennent le Groupe consultatif des très tragique, comme nous l’avons récemment vu aux aborder les comportements inacceptables, dans le but minorités visibles de la Défense, le Groupe consultatif nouvelles avec la violence dont ont été victimes les de les éliminer de l’intérieur de l’organisation. des peuples autochtones de la Défense, l’Organisation Noirs et les Autochtones. Ces événements ont donné Le chef d’état-major de la défense (CEMD), le général consultative des femmes de la Défense, le groupe pour lieu à un débat sur la situation actuelle de notre Jonathan Vance, a clairement fait savoir qu’une les personnes handicapées, et le Réseau de la fierté de société en termes de respect de la dignité de chaque conduite haineuse ne sera pas tolérée au sein des l’Équipe de la Défense. personne, sans préjugés fondés sur la race, la couleur, FAC. Le viceamiral Haydn Edmundson, commandant En plus des importantes campagnes d’instruction et l’origine nationale ou ethnique ou autres motifs de du Commandement du personnel militaire, affirme de sensibilisation, le Programme de gestion intégrée distinction illicite. que la conduite haineuse, que ce soit par des paroles des conflits et des plaintes (GICP) aide les membres L’égalité est un droit de la personne; le respect ou des actions, est complètement incompatible avec des FAC et le personnel civil à identifier, à traduire et à et la dignité pour tous font partie des valeurs l’éthique et les valeurs des FAC. communiquer les effets néfastes de ces comportements fondamentales du Canada. Nous devons favoriser « Les femmes et les hommes qui servent dans entre les personnes et les milieux de travail du MDN. un milieu de travail sain et sécuritaire pour tous les les Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) sont tenus Les FAC mettent également en œuvre un nouveau membres de l’Équipe de la Défense, ce qui signifie de respecter les normes les plus élevées pour leur système qui permettra de suivre et de surveiller qu’il faut faire respecter la Loi canadienne sur les conduite professionnelle et personnelle, et on s’attend systématiquement tout incident présumé de conduite droits de la personne. Il est tout à fait inadmissible à ce qu’ils illustrent les valeurs canadiennes, y haineuse au sein de l’organisation. Elles auront qu’un membre des FAC participe à une activité ou compris le respect de la diversité, qu’ils soient ici au également accès à l’expertise en la matière par soit membre d’une organisation ou d’un groupe liés pays ou à l’étranger, » a-t-il dit. « Tout cas d’inconduite l’intermédiaire d’un réseau de chercheurs qui se à des activités criminelles ou incitant à la haine, à la de la part d’un militaire diminue notre autorité en spécialisent dans le radicalisme et l’extrême droite violence, à la discrimination ou au harcèlement, sur tant que force du bien dans la société canadienne et au Canada et à l’échelle internationale (page Web la base des motifs de distinction illicite énoncés dans dans le monde entier. Chaque employé de l’équipe du MINDS). la Loi canadienne sur les droits de la personne. ministère de la Défense nationale (MDN) et des FAC Chaque employé de l’équipe du MDN et des FAC Même si, selon un rapport de la police militaire pour a un rôle à jouer dans le cadre de nos efforts visant a un rôle à jouer dans le cadre de nos efforts visant 2013-2018, peu de membres des FAC ont été impliqués à éliminer le racisme et les préjugés sous toutes à éliminer le racisme et les préjugés sous toutes dans des incidents liés à la haine ou au racisme au leurs formes, qu’ils soient conscients ou non. Nous leurs formes, qu’ils soient conscients ou non. Nous cours de cette période, la discrimination, y compris écouterons, nous apprendrons et nous agirons; nous écouterons, nous apprendrons et nous agirons; nous le racisme systémique, continue d’exister au sein nous attendons à des progrès mesurables au fur et à nous attendons à des progrès mesurables au fur et à de l’organisation, et c’est totalement inacceptable. mesure que nous cherchons à changer les choses. » mesure que nous cherchons à changer les choses. Nous savons aussi, selon des études de Statistique Les dirigeants militaires et civils de l’Équipe de la Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur la Canada, que les incidents liés à la haine et au racisme Défense font des efforts coordonnés conjointement politique des FAC sur la conduite haineuse, veuillez ne sont pas tous déclarés par les victimes par crainte pour qu’il y ait une compréhension partagée du consulter notre page intranet sur la conduite haineuse. de représailles ou parce qu’elles ont l’impression nouveau cadre stratégique pour tous les membres de qu’aucune mesure n’est prise pour que les agresseurs la Défense nationale. La Défense nationale demeure
7 TRIDENT NEWS JULY 27, 2020 Flag installation marks continued effort toward reconciliation at CFB Halifax By Elizabeth Sharpe, CFB Halifax PA Intern A Mi’kmaq Grand Council flag has is important to note that Mi’kma’ki is development and promotion of Indige- “The biggest challenge we face is found its home inside the newly built not her territory, but she is extremely nous Peoples within the CAF and DND. maintaining focus and attention on Common Support Training Facility grateful to have been accepted by the Cmdre Bowen believes that the the cultural shifts that are neces- (CSTF) at CFB Halifax. The flag was Mi’kmaw community in Halifax when Mi’kmaq flag being permanently on sary to address systemic racism,” he installed during an intimate ceremo- she was posted here during her mili- display at the CSTF is significant in explains. “Humans can have short ny on June 19, 2020 – just two days tary service. She is now an elder of the remembering the historical relation- attention spans, and there is always before Canadians recognized National Indigenous community in Halifax, as ship between the CAF community a new crisis or tragedy to distract Indigenous Peoples Day, a commem- well as the Community Planner at the and Indigenous Peoples in Canada. attention, but overcoming racism, oration marked annually on June 21. Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre. “It’s important that the Defence Com- and promoting greater diversity and The CSTF’s drill shed displays the Since her retirement from the mil- munity recognize the contributions inclusivity, requires focused atten- Canadian flag, followed by each of itary, CPO2 (ret’d) Eisan has main- that Indigenous Peoples have made tion over a long period of time in the provincial and territorial flags tained her connection to the local throughout the history of our organi- order to generate the fundamental in the order that they joined Confed- cultural changes Canadians want.” eration, and now the Mi’kmaq flag. Cmdre Bowen will be handing over This flag installation was both signif- the role of ADAAG Champion in the icant and symbolic, as CFB Halifax is coming weeks, and leaves a clear located on Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral vision for his successor. “My overar- and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq ching goals have been to demonstrate people. This territory is covered by that the DND and CAF is an inclusive the Treaties of Peace and Friendship and welcoming career option for Indig- which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik enous Peoples, encouraging them to (Maliseet) People first signed with join the organization and add to its the British Crown in 1725. The trea- growing diversity.” ties did not deal with surrender of For CPO2 (ret’d) Eisan, these active lands and resources but in fact rec- efforts from the local Defence commu- ognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik nity to engage with and learn from In- (Maliseet) title and established the digenous communities have been well rules for what was to be an ongo- received, and should most certainly ing relationship between nations. continue. LCdr Todd Harnish, Naval Fleet “Reconciliation is about people School (Atlantic) (NFS(A)) Seaman- working side by side, not in front ship and Leadership Division Com- and behind, which is why we like to mander, was grateful to be present for say reconcili-action instead. It isn’t the flag installation ceremony, as his about what you say, it’s about how team is responsible for the seaman- you act,” she explains. “I wish I could ship training that takes place within just snap my fingers and have every- the walls of the CSTF. one understand, but I know that’s “With many personnel travelling Indigenous community leaders Raymond Sewell (left) and CPO2 (ret’d) Debbie Eisan not how it works. I am proud to be through this new facility for their hold the Mi’kmaq Grand Council Flag during a flag installation ceremony inside the a part of National Defence and the seamanship training, having the Common Support Training Facility at CFB Halifax on June 19, 2020. CAF, and it’s great that the military Mi’kmaq flag on display will be a re- CPL IAN THOMPSON, FIS is very open to this reconciliation.” minder to our sailors of the ongoing ef- One crucial piece of this reconciliation forts of the Navy to maintain a strong CAF community through various zation, as that relationship goes back is the continued effort to learn more relationship with Indigenous Peoples workshops and events at CFB Hali- to the founding of our armed forces about Indigenous history, and CPO2 in the future,” explains LCdr Harnish. fax – such as this flag installation – in in service to Canada and beyond.” (ret’d) Eisan can recommend some “Our hope is that [the presence of the which she participates as an Indig- Before the COVID-19 pandemic al- excellent resources. “I just want peo- flag] and other areas of the building enous educator, representative and tered the working arrangements of ple to know that if they want to learn dedicated to Canada’s Indigenous Peo- healer. Through these engagements, many local Defence Team members, more, they should drop by a Mi’kmaw ples, their artifacts and their stories, she has observed a notable improve- the ADAAG was working to promote Native Friendship Centre – there will educate users of the facility and ment in Indigenous relations since CAF relationships with the local are 126 in Canada in all of the major will welcome First Nations, Inuit and her time as an active CAF member. Indigenous community in the lead- cities. Anyone can take part in activ- Metis People into the military and this “They are listening and understand- up to the (now postponed) 2020 North ities at the Centres, such as blanket facility,” he adds. ing, and they are understanding American Indigenous Games (NAIG), exercises or culture showcases and Two respected Indigenous commu- what working together means,” she which were supposed to take place presentations. Powwows are a great nity leaders, CPO2 (ret’d) Debbie Ei- explains. “When I joined the military, this summer in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), event to learn about our traditions and san and Raymond Sewell, led the flag you wouldn’t expect to see a Smudging Millbrook First Nation, and Aldershot, customs, once they start up again. We installation ceremony, accompanied Ceremony at a Change of Command Nova Scotia. Additionally, the group are very open to sharing our culture.” by local CAF leadership. Sewell, an Ceremony. Now, I have been invited regularly supports recruiting efforts Thank you, Debbie and Raymond for l’nu from the Mi’kmaq community of to conduct a Smudging at Changes of and engagement with local Indigenous your continued participation in many Pabineau First Nation in New Bruns- Command and other different events, communities by having its members CAF/DND events, including this most wick, works at Saint Mary’s Univer- it’s truly remarkable.” Cmdre participate in forums, meetings and recent flag raising ceremony, and for sity in Halifax as Indigenous Student Matt Bowen, Champion of the Atlantic discussion when opportunities per- the leadership and education you con- Advisor and a religious studies lectur- Defence Aboriginal Advisory Group mit. Going forward, Cmdre Bowen is tinue to provide to our members and er. CPO2 (ret’d) Eisan is an Indigenous (ADAAG), was on hand for the flag planning to focus the ADAAG efforts local communities. elder and Royal Canadian Navy vet- installation ceremony. The ADAAG on addressing systemic racism, espe- eran, originally from Sault Ste. Marie is dedicated to providing advice and cially now in a time where the world is in Northern Ontario; she is Ojibway insight to senior leadership on issues putting a magnifying glass on an- from the Batchewana First Nation. It affecting the recruitment, retention, ti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism.
8 TRIDENT NEWS JULY 27, 2020
Sundowners = comic relief
By Peter Mallett, The Lookout Staff
CPO2 Chris Fraser is making us giggle by line ceremony certificates, and tattoos.
releasing his private collection of single-pane Cartoons are a recent addition stemming
pen-and-ink cartoons. from stay-at-home orders because of the
Cartooning, he says, comes easily because hu- COVID-19 pandemic. During his off time,
mour abounds in everyday life and he doesn’t because he couldn’t get out and socialize, he
need to look too far to find it. worked his imagination and art skills.
“My artwork is really about the process of “Other than my family nobody else has seen
looking around at the world in front of me in my drawings. Whenever my son Andriy takes
Dockyard, being well versed in common puns, a look he knows right away it’s just my sense
and being able to twist them into a naval situ- of humour or what he calls ‘Dad jokes.’ Mean-
ation to add some levity,” he says. “The navy while, my wife [Natalia] isn’t as enthusiastic
has its own language and sometimes it’s easy to and normally just rolls her eyes, shakes her
take some of the words, names, and acronyms head, and walks away.”
and make them humorous.” The 50-year-old says drawing cartoons helps
One example is a tur- him relax after a hard
key talking to a recruit- work day or even a gru-
er – the caption reads: elling workout.
“My family has had He’s a seasoned
some experience with athlete, primarily a
gravy boats.” marathon runner. Last
One of CPO2 Fraser’s cartoons depicts a turkey talking to a recruiter. On his list of influenc- year, he ran the Good-
CPO2 FRASER ers is legendary car- life Fitness Victoria 42.2
toonist Gary Larson and km Marathon in full
his The Far Side comic firefighting gear includ-
strip, and classic British ing a heavy breathing
comedy television shows apparatus and oxygen
Monty Python and Allo tank as a fundraiser for
Allo! the Esquimalt Mili-
Most of his humour tary Family Resource
has a “naval, but cer- Centre.
tainly not a navel” bent, His series is called
he quips. Sundowners, but he
He’s let his artistic hopes they inspire the
talent be known in the opposite reaction.
past; in 2005, while “Even if it’s a differ-
working aboard HMCS ent form of artwork
Whitehorse, the com- from the usual portraits
manding officer selected and landscapes, it has
his artwork to appear the potential to enter-
on the gun shield of the tain people and pick up
Kingston Class ship. During the time of stay-at-home orders re- their spirits,” he says.
He’s designed morale lated to COVID-19, CPO2 Fraser has begun
patches, crossing the drawing cartoons.
Another of CPO2 Fraser’s cartoons, with a naval theme. SUBMITTED
CPO2 FRASER
TRIDENT NEWS JULY 27, 2020 9
20 20 CA N A D I A N N AVA L
Outgoing FDU(A)
Naval Captain
M EM O R I A L T RUST
Commander
Bill Wilson credits
Essay Competition Scholarship
team for tackling
Canadian Naval Review will be holding its annual
essay competition again in 2020. There will be a
challenges
The Naval Association of Canada - Calgary Branch is
pleased to announce the Naval Captain Bill Wilson
Scholarship. The scholarship is designed to encour-
prize of $1,000 for the best essay, provided by the ageRyan
By academic study of matters relating to maritime
Melanson,
Canadian Naval Memorial Trust. The winning es- Trident Staff
security and defence. It will be awarded for the first
say will be published in CNR. (Other non-winning time in 2020.
essays will also be considered for publication, sub-
The $5,000 scholarship is available to a Canadian
ject to editorial review.)
student who is applying to, or is enrolled in, a Mas-
ters program in military and strategic studies for the
Essays submitted to the contest should relate to the fol-
academic year 2020-2021.
lowing topics:
For information on how to apply, contact Jeff Gilm-
• Canadian maritime security;
our at jeffgilmour@telus.net.
• Canadian naval policy;
• Canadian naval issues;
• Canadian naval operations;
• History/historical operations
•
of the Canadian Navy;
Global maritime issues (such as piracy,
Battle of the Atlantic
smuggling, fishing, environment); Gala
• Canadian oceans policy and issues;
• Arctic maritime issues; From left, outgoing CO LCdr Patrick Fournier, Cmdre Richard Feltham, and incoming
• Maritime transport and shipping. Every
CO LCdr spring we remember
Neville Lockyer the Battle
sign the Change of thecertificates
of Command Atlantic,during a ceremony at
FDU(A) on June 30.
the longest continuous military campaign in the Sec- 12 WING IMAGING
If you have any questions about a particular topic, con- ond World War.
tact cnrcoord@icloud.com In a farewell address to his crew, the vide as he prepares for a move to Ottawa
Save the date.
Commanding OnofTh
Officer ursday,
Fleet Diving30 April and2020, the within
a new role Na- CJOC.
Unit (Atlantic) described the intense Cmdre Richard Feltham, Command-
val Association of Canada will hosterthe
pace of work like a flashbang, one that
Battle of the
CANFLTLANT, welcomed LCdr
Contest Guidelines and Judging Atlantic
went Gala
off when Dinner.
he was It will
appointed be heldLockyer
to the in Ottawabackat to the
the tight-knit FDU(A)
• Submissions for the 2020 CNR essay competi- Canadian War Museum. On Friday, 1 May, NAC will
position two years ago, and never let up. community that he’s previously been a
“It’s like a freight train coming part of, and also thanked LCdr Fournier
tion must be received at cnrcoord@icloud. hold a with
through national
no wayconference.
to stop it. The only for leading the unit’s recent successes.
com by Wednesday, 30 September 2020. thing we can do is steer it in the right “FDU has always been relied upon to
• Submissions are not to exceed 3,000 words For information
direction,” said LCdr about
Patrickthe gala andcontribute
Fournier, the conference,
to difficult and dangerous
as
seehe the
formally
NAC handed
website over command missions on short notice. That contin-
(https://www.navalassoc.ca).
(excluding references). Longer submissions to his successor, LCdr Neville Lockyer, ued, all over the world, under Patrick’s
will be penalized in the adjudication process. during a ceremony at FDU(A) on June leadership. The unit never flinched,”
30. Cmdre Feltham said.
• Submissions cannot have been He described his 24 months in charge In addressing his new unit for the first
published elsewhere. as being full of unprecedented challeng- time as Commander of FDU(A), LCdr
es for the busy unit, including equip- Lockyer recalled completing his ship’s
• All submissions must be in electronic for- ment issues with rebreathers, So jettyyou
and don't
teammiss
diver course in 2004, a turning
mat and any accompanying photographs, boat troubles, and of course, the any of the point
disrup- action,
in his career that inspired a move
tions brought on by COVID-19. LCdr from the Reserve to the Regular Force.
images, or other graphics and tables must Fournier said the adaptabilitymake of his sure you follow
“I knew then that the clearance diving
also be included as a separate file. people was impressive to witness, us on andTwitter,
community,
@ with these highly motivat-
he was sure to credit not only the unit’s ed individuals, was what I was looking
The essays will be assessed by a panel of judges on CdnNavalReview
divers, but the military and civilian for, and what was missing from my
support staff that make up about half of career,” he said.
the basis of a number of criteria including readability, the FDU(A) team. “For the past 16 years, I’ve dreamed of
breadth, importance, accessibility and relevance. The “They might think they’re just doing standing exactly where i am right now.”
their jobs, but they are all absolutely LCdr Lockyer expressed gratitude to
decision of the judges is final. All authors will be noti- And checktoout
contributing theBroadsides, our online discussion
incredible mission LCdr Fournier forum
for his work over the
fied of the judges’ decision within two months of the www.navalreview.ca/broadsides-discussion-forum
success of FDU.” last two years, and said he’s excited for
submission deadline. He also gave an emotional thank you the hard work, challenges and surprises
to his wife and two children for their that lie ahead for the unit.
support during his busy command, and
for the support they’ll continue to pro-
TRIDENT NEWS JULY 27, 2020 10
RCN is going to the
polls to consult on
changes to Rank
designations
By Navy PA
As the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) posts will invite retired members,
maintains its momentum toward stakeholders and interested Canadi-
a more inclusive environment, an ans to also participate. The engage-
effort has been initiated to consider ment period will run from July 17,
new rank designations for our junior through to the end of the month, July
ranks that will result in more inclu-
sive and gender-neutral terms than
the current Ordinary, Able, Leading
31.
Options for consideration include:
Replacing Seaman with Sailor
Change of Command in
HMCS Ville de Quebec
and Master Seaman. meaning ranks would be Ordinary
The RCN would like to engage Sailor, Able Sailor, Leading Sailor
with currently serving and retired and Master Sailor and would main-
members, stakeholders, and other tain their current abbreviated titles
interested Canadians to receive their (OS, AB, LS and MS); and Cdr Michael Eelhart (left), outgoing Commanding Officer of HMCS Ville De Quebec,
feedback on this issue. Sailor classes such as Sailor 3rd Cmdre Rich Feltham, Reviewing Officer (centre) and incoming Commanding Officer,
The potential alternative rank Class (S3), Sailor 2nd Class (S2), Sail- Cdr Norman Gautreau (right) sign the change of command certificates during a cere-
designations were arrived upon by a or 1st Class (S1) and Master Sailor mony aboard HMCS Ville De Quebec, in HMC Dockyard on July 7, 2020.
focus group consisting of Non-Com- (MS). CPL IAN THOMPSON, FIS
missioned Members, and were There will also be an open feedback
reviewed by the Directorate of Gen- field that will allow respondents to
der, Diversity and Inclusion using suggest alternative options for con-
Gender Based Analysis +. sideration.
The RCN is an organization The results of this poll will be con-
steeped in history, and while tradi- sidered in making the final decision
tions provide an important part of to effect changes to these rank desig-
our culture, our Service also needs to nations this fall, corresponding with
continuously evolve, and live up to the 110th Anniversary of the RCN
our standing as a progressive Service and the 20th Anniversary of UNSCR
and, indeed, one of Canada’s Top 1325: Women, Peace and Security.
Employers (2019). This is an opportunity for the RCN to
Sailors from across the CAF will reinforce its commitment to being an
receive an e-mailed invitation to par- inclusive and diverse organization.
ticipate in the poll, and Social Media
CTV Morning Live Atlantic
Change of Command in
visits Capt (N) Mazur
HMCS St. John’s On July 17, Capt(N) Mazur met with CTV Morning Live Atlantic host Ana Almeida
During the Change of Command ceremony in HMCS St. John’s on July 7, Cdr Mi- to chat about his time as CFB Halifax Base Commander, on the eve of his last three
chael Eelhart (left), incoming Commanding Officer, Cmdre Rich Feltham (centre), weeks in Command. You can watch the coverage of his one-on-one interview and
Reviewing Officer, and Cdr Peter Sproule (right), outgoing Commanding Officer, him practicing yoga with PSP Halifax Fitness Instructor Mary Thompson on the
sign the Change of Command certificates. CFB Halifax Facebook Page.
CPL IAN THOMPSON, FIS MARGARET CONWAY, BPAO11 TRIDENT NEWS JULY 27, 2020
Face of the Base:
LS Chelsea Alexi and Face of the Base:
PO2 Nadia Pona Matthieu Legace-Seguin
Meet one of our newest Faces of Base: Matthieu Legace-Seguin.
On July 8, CFB Halifax had a double Face of Base feature: LS Chelsea
Matthieu is in his second year at Mount Saint Vincent University,
Alexi and PO2 Nadia Pona, Defence Team members, who play clarinet and
where he is studying Public Relations. He is currently completing his
bassoon respectively for the Stadacona Band. Often mistaken for sisters,
first summer co-op at CFB Halifax as Head of the Communications
the duo is virtually inseparable when not physically distancing. LS Alexi,
Section for Real Properties Operation Unit Atlantic, where his respon-
originally from Ontario, is a proponent of healthy living, including advo-
sibilities include creating social media content and writing articles and
cating for the ethical treatment of animals. Her penchant for fitness and
press releases. Matthieu is bilingual which helps him in his role as a
athletics has her moving nonstop, even famously leading the Stad Band in
communicator and storyteller. In terms of adjusting to the workplace
an intensive combat/aerobic style PT class spurred by her own initiative.
during COVID-19, he has adapted well but finds he has found it chal-
PO2 Pona hails from BC but is proud to now call Halifax home. She has a
lenging at times due to the lack of social interactions, which can hinder
long history of volunteering and charity work, including independently
the content creation process. That being said, Matthieu is loving his
funding a scholarship for aspiring music students in her home province,
time working at CFB Halifax. During his time off, Matthieu’s hobbies
fostering animals for the SPCA, and most recently serving as a Move
include working on cars and computers, as well as fishing. Thank you,
Coordinator for Shelter Movers Nova Scotia, an organization committed
Matthieu, for supporting the Base this summer and helping to tell our
to relocating survivors of domestic violence. While working from home,
stories.
both ladies are enjoying discovering new healthy recipes, creative ways
ARIANE GUAY-JADAH, BPAO
to exercise and planning a number of musical projects. In the meantime,
they would like to remind you to wash your hands, stay healthy and look
for them on parade in the future. Bravo Zulu, Nadia and Chelsea, and
thank you for your service!
CFB Halifax flies the
Pride flag
On July 16, in honour of the 33rd Halifax Pride Festival, CFB Halifax flew the Pride
flag at both Base HQ and Admiral’s Gate at Stadacona, as a sign of respect, inclusion
and acknowledgement of the struggles faced by LGBTQ2+ Defence members and the
larger community. CFB Halifax is dedicated to being an organization where everyone
feels respected, welcomed and safe in the workplace. CFB Halifax is committed to bet-
ter understanding the unique challenges faced by our LGBTQ2+ members while pro-
viding training and educational opportunities to Defence Team members through the
Positive Space Initiative and the Maritime Defence Pride Network. These groups foster
safe environments for LGBTQ2+ Defence Team members and their allies while encour-
aging open dialogue, striving for meaningful change, and cultivating a more inclusive
community., for supporting the Base this summer and helping to tell our stories.
ARIANE GUAY-JADAH, BPAO12 TRIDENT NEWS JULY 27, 2020
HMCS Oriole spending summer
closer to home
By Ryan Melanson,
Trident Staff
The 2020 sailing season is looking a sailboat, which is one of a kind Reserve Force members, some of who the ropes has made the last few weeks
little different than expected for HMCS in the fleet,” PO1 Foster said. are getting their first taste of this type exciting.
Oriole. Along with its core crew of five who of sailing. LS Andrew Green, the Chief “I’ve sailed before, but a lot of this is
While the original 2020 program had are on board all year, this summer’s Bosn’s’ Mate, said seeing some of those still new for myself and the crew, learn-
the RCN’s oldest commissioned vessel Oriole crew is made up of Regular and new sailors utilizing teamwork to learn ing our positions and what does what,
set for an east coast outreach deploy- especially for the people who haven’t
ment around the Maritime provinces done this previously. It’s been great to
and Quebec, including a stop in New see everybody come together and form
York Fleet Week, those plans have into a working unit that can go up and
obviously been changed. downwind safely.”
Things also got started later than As with other CAF units, Oriole has
usual for Oriole; most of this year’s made a number of changes to the daily
crew arrived in June, and day sails routine in order to fight the spread of
didn’t start until the beginning of COVID-19, with physical distancing re-
July. quirements on board changing things
“This summer so far we’ve been like the meal schedule and where sail-
focused on training the crew up in ors position themselves on the deck.
how to sail and how to rig the boat, When work requires members to be in
which is a big job in itself,” said PO1 close contact, they wear face coverings.
Ian Foster, Oriole’s Coxn, adding that Despite those challenges and the
along with training, the focus for the changes to their overall program, PO1
summer will be on local outreach. Foster said the crew is still looking for-
This started with the sailing ketch ward to a great summer of sailing and
attending the weekly race night at the to showing the boat off to locals who
Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron don’t always get a chance to see it.
on July 15, and Oriole plans to contin- “The crew has definitely made the
ue working with local sailing clubs most of their summer so far, and
through the season. they’re enjoying the chance to learn
“This will likely become a regular how to rig and sail a large vessel like
activity for us. It’s a great chance to this. Everyone’s in good spirits and
show off Oriole to the local commu- we’re adapting to the new ways of
Other local sailboats are seen in the water during the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht
nity and let people see this piece of doing business.”
Squadron’s weekly race night.
history that we have. It’s a 99-year-old
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
LCdr Drew Foran, CO of HMCS Oriole, speaks to his crew before heading to a race Members of HMCS Oriole’s deck department.
night at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron on July 15. MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA13 TRIDENT NEWS JULY 27, 2020
The sport of Lifesaving
By Ashley Blanchard
PSP Aquatics Coordinator of Shearwater Fitness, Sports & Recreation Centre
I became passionate about lifesaving at a ticipants’ swi strokes and provides the
very young age. At the time, I simply wanted foundational skills to prepare for Bronze
to save people; I also loved anything wa- Medal Award certifications (Bronze Star,
ter-related. Being in the pool felt, and still Medallion and Cross). There are no age
feels, like a second home to me. I completed requirements to participate in the program,
my bronze award courses as soon as I met but only the ability to swim a minimum of
the age requirements. I was hired as a junior 50 metres. The Swim Patrol program will
lifeguard at only 14 years in 2003. I remem- be offered during the next session of group
ber my first rescue (as an assistant) like it swimming lessons at the pool in Shearwater.
was yesterday - a head injury off the diving Shearwater Fitness, Sports and Recreation
blocks. I did my best as the assistant to treat has also started a Junior Lifeguard team,
the child, who was actually only a few years called the Pickled Herrings, for participants
younger than me, under the guidance of the as young as eight years old.
National Lifeguard (senior lifeguard) on the Participants must have the ability to swim
pool deck.I felt so proud of myself - this was a minimum of 50 meters of strong front
what I had trained for over the last couple crawl in order to join the club. I was very
months. I walked to the staff room with proud, as one of the coaches, of a few of our
pride, after using my first aid skills for the new members who participated in a local
first time, and... poof! I blacked out. I realize competition in March after only attending a
now the level of stress that I was under at few practices. They had a fantastic opportu-
the time, especially for a 14-year-old, and nity to, not only compete in their age groups,
how I wished that I had more opportuni- but to spectate during other age groups’
ties to better prepare myself for lifesaving. competitions and socialize with other teams.
No one really told me that there would be If you have any questions regarding Life-
blood... sometimes a lot of it AND that water saving Sport or aquatic leadership certifica-
makes it seem like there is so much more. tions in Shearwater, please do not hesitate to
The situation did not deter me, however, reach out to me, Ashley Blanchard. I would
from lifeguarding, but taught me the impor- love to develop a strong team with a variety
tance of being prepared, both mentally and of age groups and skills!
physically, for real-life situations. Fast I have provided the links below for more
forward 17 years and I still love aquatics - information. Fill your boots!
this is my passion! I often think of ways to
motivate and attract young people to the Rick Mercer and Competitive Lifesaving:
trade; to provide guidance to lifesavers and https://www.youtube.com/
prepare them for the duties of a lifeguard. watch?v=Go6KxM_H5Cw&feature=emb_
One of the best programs for lifesavers of logo
The RCN’s oldest commissioned vessel will be focusing on local
all ages is Lifesaving Sport, also known as Follow Lifesaving Sport NS on Facebook
outreach this season after being forced to change plans due to
Junior Lifeguard. or check out the Lifesaving NS website
COVID-19..
Lifesaving Sport is governed by The for more information:
MONA GHIZ, MARLANT PA
Lifesaving Society in Canada. It is recog- https://sport.lifesavingns.ca/home
nized by both the International Olympic https://www.facebook.com/Lifesav-
Committee and Commonwealth Games ing-Sport-Nova-Scotia-656532068136287
Federation - it is the only sport whose skills https://www.youtube.com/watch…
are first learned for humanitarian purpos- mb_logo
es. Although it was intended to encourage International Life Saving Federation/
Sports update
lifesavers to develop and maintain their Lifesaving World Championships:
essential skills as lifeguards, it has evolved https://www.ilsf.org/lifesaving-sport/
into a variety of competitions at local (re- disciplines/
gional), national and international levels. World Games:
It is a sport that tests both the physical and https://www.theworldgames.org/sports/
By CFMWS National Sports
mental skills of participants to demonstrate Life-Saving-33
the skills required to save lives. Yes - it is Becoming a coach:
There have been ongoing efforts related to CAF Business competitive lifeguarding and it is amazing! https://sport.lifesavingns.ca/sport-clinics
Resumption and the return to sport is no exception. How- Lifesaving Sport events are even divided For information on lifeguard/leadership
ever, given the nature of sport we need to face the reality into pool, beach and surf events. Generally, course, visit the Lifesaving SocietyNova
that a return to sport, as with many other services, will be participants specialize and compete in one Scotia website:
different for the foreseeable future. Given these realities the of the three classes. Sport is divided by male http://www.lifesavingsociety.ns.ca/index.
organization of national and international championships and female competitors; age groups; and php
is not realistic in the short term. It is thus with great disap- team events. Competing at higher levels of Lifesaving Sport - Pool
pointment that we announce that the 2020 National Volley- competition requires lifeguard certifica- https://www.youtube.com/
ball, Basketball, Ball Hockey, Triathlon, Running, and Soc- tions, particularly the surf and beach events. watch?v=ImuR2R7-A8U
cer Championships have been cancelled. Furthermore, all A great introduction to Lifesaving Sport is Lifesaving Sport - Beach
competitions, CISM and international events, which were to the Canadian Swim Patrol program, which https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I-
be held abroad, are cancelled until December 31, 2020. consists of three levels, Rookie Patrol, Rang- cR1txQA3M
Decisions regarding regional competitions will depend on er Patrol and Star Patrol. It is an on-ramp to Lifesaving Sport - Surf
provincial guidelines and those issued by Commands and lifeguarding and focuses on swimming, first https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khs_
Base/Wing Comds. More to follow in the next few months. aid and lifesaving skills. twVIV9A
The program continues to develop par-You can also read
