October 2019
Saturday October 5th, 2019
Ashcroft British Columbia
Invitation from Allan DeGenova, President, Honour House Society
Ceremonial Launch of Honour Ranch
CAV Representative
National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
September 2019
August 2019
August 1, 2019
Ottawa Ontario
Embassy of Poland
Invitation From
His Excellency Dr. Jan Józef Kasprzyk; Ambassador of the
Republic of Poland to Canada
Ewa Konopacka, WW II Polish Resistance Fighter
“Crazy Brave” documentary about the August 1, 1944 Uprising in Warsaw Poland
CAV Representative
National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
Saturday, August 3 2019
Brantford Ontario
Invitation to attend from National President, Andrzej Ruta
Polish Combatants’ Association XXXVIII General Convention.
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino.
CAV Representative
National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
June 2019
June 22 to June 23, 2019
Ottawa Ontario
Senate of Canada Building
Invitation to attend from The Honourable Senator Yonah Martin.
Commemoration of the 66th Anniversary of the Korea War Armistice.
CAV Representatives
LCol (Ret’d) David Quick, CD2
Stephanie McEvoy
National President Richard Blackwolf. CD
January 2019
January 23, 2019
Burnaby British Columbia
Invitation to attend from Gapyeong Stone Committee and
The Honourable Senator Yonah Martin
Dinner with the visiting Gapyeong delegation from Korea.
CAV Representation
CAV Vancouver Larry Arkell
National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
January 22, 2019
Langley British Columbia
Invitation to attend from Gapyeong Stone Committee and
The Honourable Senator Yonah Martin
The unveiling of the Gapyeong Memorial Stone from Gapyeong, Korea.
CAV Representation
CAV Vancouver Larry Arkell
National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
December 2018
Thursday December13th, 2018
Victoria British Columbia
CFB Esquimalt Naden Wardroom
Invitation to attend from
Rear-Admiral Bob Auchterlonie
Fleet Commander, Commodore Angus Topshee
Base Commander, Captain(N) Jason Boyd
Royal Canadian Navy Community Holiday Reception
CAV Representative
National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
November 2017
November 21, 2017
Ottawa Ontario
Invitation to attend from President Young-Hae Lee
Canada Korea Society Annual General Meeting 2017 & Dinner.
CAV Representatives
LCol (Ret’d) David A. Quick, CD2
Sergeant Iris Felix, CD1
November 10th, 2017
Ottawa Ontario
TURN TOWARD BUSAN” KOREAN WAR VETERANS CEREMONY
Korea War Veterans in Canada Unit 7 – Ottawa
Invitation to attend from President William (Bill) Black
CAV Representatives
LCol (Ret’d) David A. Quick, CD2
Sergeant Iris Felix, CD1
Guest Mr. Levi Idurot and Joanne Martel.
October 2017
Ottawa Ontario
23 OCTOBER 2017 FIRST POPPY PRESENTATION
CAV Representatives
LCol (Ret’d) David A. Quick
Army Sergeant Iris Felix
August 2017
Ottawa Ontario
Invitation from Major (Red’d) Kerry Mould, Secretary Colonel John Gardam Chapter (Ottawa)
Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping
Sunday August 13, 2017 Wreath-laying Ceremony at Peacekeeping Monument Ottawa
Reception and Luncheon at the Earl of Sussex Pub, 431 Sussex Drive.
Annual United Nations Peacekeeping (CAVUNP) Day
Joseph Nelson Burke, CD is the CAV National Representative – Ottawa
David A. Quick, CD, P.Eng.
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired)
Royal Canadian Corps of Signals
Ottawa Ontario
Invitation from Jerzy Kulczycki President
Saturday August 12 2017 at 1800 Stowarzyszenie Polskich Kombatantow 379 Waverley Street Ottawa
Polish Army Day, Commemorating the 97th anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw in August of 1920,
in which the Polish Army defeated the invading Soviet Red Army.
Joseph Nelson Burke, CD is the CAV National Representative – Ottawa
David A. Quick, CD, P.Eng.
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired)
Royal Canadian Corps of Signals
July 2017
Burnaby British Columbia
Invitation from Senator Yonah Martin
Thursday, July 27th, 2017 1000 Wreath-laying Ceremony Ambassador of Peace memorial site Boundary Road Burnaby
The 4th annual Korean War Veterans Day Ceremony, marking the 64th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice.
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
Larry Arkell CAV Vancouver Representative
Korea Veteran Allan Duroin
Ottawa Ontario
Invitation from Herb Davis Royal Newfoundland Regiment Advisory Council
Saturday July 1st, 2017 at the National War Memorial and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Commemoration of the Battles of Beaumont-Hamel and the Somme
Joseph Nelson Burke, CD is the CAV National Representative – Ottawa
June 2017
Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario
Invitation from Zofia Soja President – Canada Polish Congress – Niagara District
Sunday June 11, 2017 1215 Cenotaph ceremony Niagara on-the-Lake and Formal Commemorative Banquet at the Queens Landing, Niagara on-the-Lake
100 the anniversary of the arrival of the first volunteers to the WW I Kosciuszko Military Camp at Niagara-on-the-Lake
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
Ottawa Ontario
Invitation from Young-Hae Lee President Canada Korea Society
Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 at 1730 Aboriginal Room, Center Block, Parliament Hill.
The 6th Annual Canada-Korea Dialogue Series on the Hill
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
David A. Quick, CD, P.Eng.
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired)
Royal Canadian Corps of Signals
May 2017
Ottawa Ontario
Invitation from The Hon. Erin O’Toole, P.C., C.D. On behalf of LGen (Ret) Hon. Romeo Dallaire
4th Annual Sam Sharpe Breakfast
Wednesday May 3, 2017 Parliament Hill Parliamentary Restaurant, located on the 6th floor.
Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans, mental health advocates and members of press gallery
Joseph Nelson Burke, CD is the CAV National Representative – Ottawa
David A. Quick, CD, P.Eng.
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired)
Royal Canadian Corps of Signals
Thunder bay Ontario
Invitation from Mr. Andrzej Ruta National President Polish Combatants Association in Canada
XXXVII General Convention of the Polish Combatants Association in Canada
Saturday, May 20, 2017.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 219 | Polish Combatants Branch #1 209 Cumberland St N, Thunder Bay
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
April 22nd 2017
Ottawa Ontario
Minister Hehr called to discuss Budget 2017.
Saturday April 22nd from 1700 to 1830 PDT
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
Ottawa Ontario
Invitation from Young-Hae Lee President Canada Korea Society
Tuesday, April 11th at the Korean Cultural Center 150 Elgin Street Ottawa
Farewell Reception for
His Excellency Daeshik Jo, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea & Mrs. Eunyoung Park
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
Ottawa Ontario
Invitation from Young-Hae Lee President Canada Korea Society
Monday, April 10, 2017: 12:00 Canal Ritz Restaurant, 375 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Ottawa
A SPECIAL FAREWELL LUNCHEON for
His Excellency Daeshik Jo, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea & Mrs. Eunyoung Park
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
Mr. Joseph Nelson Burke, CD CAV National Representative – Ottawa
April 9th 2017
Ottawa Ontario
Friends of the Canadian War Museum- Vimy – A Commemoration in Words and Music
Sunday, April 9th, 2017 starting at 1900(EST).
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
April 8th 2017
Ottawa Ontario
Aboriginal War Veterans Monument – RMC Ceremony and CAV – On the Eve of Vimy Reception
Saturday, April 8th, 2017 starting at 1045 to 1400 (EST).
One hundred guest including eleven Military Liaison Officers and Royal Military College Staff and Cadets.
February 2017
Ottawa Ontario
Veteran Affairs Canada – Commemoration Advisory Group teleconference
Thursday, February 2, 2017 from 1500 to 1600 (EST).
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
December 2016
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation from Veterans Affairs Canada to attend the Veterans Affairs Canada
Commemoration Advisory Group
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
Thursday December 8th July 0830 – 1600 Hrs Elgin Hotel, 100 Elgin Street, Ottawa (Ontario)
The Second meeting of the Veterans Affairs Canada Commemoration Advisory Group
Victoria British Columbia
CAV Invitation from the CFB Esquimalt Base Commander
National Vice-President Victor C. Flett, CD2
CAV Invited Guest
Wednesday December 7th 2016, C.F.B. Naden
Annual Veterans’ Christmas Luncheon
November 2016
Vancouver British Columbia
CAV Special Invitation from President Elizabeth Skrzymowska, The Polish Combatants Association Branch No.3
CAV National Representative Larry Arkell, CD
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
Saturday November 26, 2016 Polish Combatants Hall on Kingsway Vancouver British Columbia
70th Anniversary of the founding of the Polish Combatants Association in Canada, Commemorative Ceremony and Dinner.
Ottawa Ontario
CAV – First Celebration of National Aboriginal Veterans Day November 8th 2016 in Ottawa Ontario
CAV National Representative-Ottawa Joseph Burke, CD
CAV National Representative-Families Yvonne Burke
CAV National Representative-London Joseph Hearns, CD2
CAV National Representative-London Patricia Hearns
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
V.I.P. Guests
The Honourable Kent Hehr MP, Minister of Veteran Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Canada
Lieutenant-General Paul Wynnyk, CMM, MSM, CD Commander of the Canadian Army
Chief Warrant Officer Alain Guimond, MMM, CD Sergeant Major of the Canadian Army
Thirty Four Distinguish Guest
Thirty three Special Guest
Royal Military ALOY Officer Cadets and Staff
Elgin Hotel Ottawa Ontario – Grand Reception, Remembrance Ceremony, and Luncheon
Vancouver British Columbia
CAV Invitation from Kelly White Vancouver NAVD Coordinator
CAV National Representative Larry Arkell
CAV Member Joy Dockrey
Cadet Flight Sergeant Javier Rivera
Cadet Sergeant Joel Rivera
135 Bell-Irving Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
Aboriginal Youth Corps – Canadian Aboriginal Veterans and Serving Members Association
Wednesday November 8th 2016 Parade, Vancouver War Monument Ceremony and the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Center
National Aboriginal Veterans Day – November 8th
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation from Veterans Affairs Canada, the Mayor of the City of Ottawa, and the Canadian War Museum
CAV National Representative-Ottawa Joseph Burke, CD
CAV National Representative-Ottawa Yvonne Burke
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
Tuesday, November 7, 2016 1900 Hrs. Canadian War Museum
Candlelight Tribute to honour Veterans
October 2016
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada and patron of The Royal Canadian Legion
CAV National Representative-Ottawa Joseph Burke, CD
CAV National Representative-Ottawa Yvonne Burke
Wednesday 19 October 2016 at 1000 hours- Rideau Hall
First poppy of the 2016 National Poppy Campaign from Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion.
Gatineau Ontario
CAV Invitation from The Minister of Veteran Affairs Canada and Associate Minister of National Defence
Yvonne Burke – CAV National Representative
Joseph Nelson Burke, CD – CAV National Representative
Richard Blackwolf, CD – CAV National President
Wednesday October 5th and Thursday 6th October 0830 – 1600 Hrs at the Hilton LAC-LEAMY, 3, BOULEVARD DU CASINO, GATINEAU, QUEBEC. 3rd Liberal Government Veteran’s Stakeholder Summit.
September 2016
Service Delivery Advisory Group to the Minister of Veteran Affairs Canada
Mr. Joseph Burke CD, National Representative Ottawa
Wednesday 14 September 2016 Ottawa, worked on Mandate letter.
August 2016
Invite MP Neil Ellis, Chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Veteran Affairs
Mr. Joseph Burke CD, National Representative Ottawa,
Mrs. Yvonne Burke, National Representative Families Ottawa,
Wednesday Aug 31, 2016 MP Neil Ellis Riding Office 100 Station Street Belleville, Ontario
Delivering better service to Veterans
Boundary Bay Air Port, Delta British Columbia
CAV Invitation from LCol Keith Stewart, CD Commanding Officer Comox Cadet Flying Training Centre
Richard Blackwolf, CD – CAV National President
Friday 19 August 2016 at 1300 Hrs. Boundary Bay Air Port, Delta British Columbia
Advanced Aviation Graduation
Power Scholarship Wings Parade, Air Cadets receiving their Private Pilots Wings
CFB Esquimalt, British Columbia
CAV Invitation from Commander T.W. Bonnar, CD Commandant of Naval Fleet School (Pacific)
Richard Blackwolf, CD – CAV National President
Thursday August 18 2016, at 1400 hrs Work Point Parade Square, Head Street, Esquimalt, British Columbia
2016 RAVEN Aboriginal Youth Employment Program Graduation Ceremony
Canberra Australia
CAV Special Invitation from His Excellency Paul Maddison Canadian High Commissioner to Australia
Yvonne Burke – CAV National Representative (Families)
Joseph N. Burke,CD – CAV National Representative – Ottawa
Richard Blackwolf, CD – CAV National President
Tuesday, August 9th 2016 at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra
Third Annual General’s Currie and Monash Dinner Commemorating the last 100 days of WW I, when the Canadian Corps and Australian Corps fought together as a very effective combined Force causing the Kaiser and the German High Command to realized Germany could not win WWI.
July 2016
Burnaby British Columbia
CAV Special Invitation from the Honourable Senator Yonah Martin Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate
Larry Arkell, CD – CAV National Representative – Vancouver British Columbia
Richard Blackwolf, CD – CAV National President
Wednesday, July 27th, 2016 1030 – 1300 Hrs “Ambassador of Peace” Korean War Memorial in Burnaby’s Central Park
Korean War Commemorative Alliance – The 3rd annual Korean War Veterans Day Ceremony, marking the 63rd Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice – Wreath-laying Ceremony
CFB Esquimalt, British Columbia
CAV Special Invitation from Rear Admiral J.P.G. Couturier, OMM, CD Commander Maritime Forces Pacific
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
Friday July 22nd 2016 1030 Hrs “A” Jetty of H.M.C. Dockyard Esquimalt British Columbia
Change of Command Ceremony – Rear Admiral J.P.Gilles Couturier, OMM, CD will be relived by Rear Admiral Art McDonald, MSM, CD
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation from Veterans Affairs Canada to attend the Veterans Affairs Canada
Commemoration Advisory Group
Richard Blackwolf, CD – CAV National President
July 14th 2016 0830 – 1600 Hrs
Pearson Boardroom, 8th Floor, International Development Research
Centre, Tower 3, Constitution Square, 150 Kent Street, Ottawa (Ontario)
The first meeting of the Veterans Affairs Canada Commemoration Advisory Group
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Special Invitation from the Government of Canada and The Royal Newfoundland Regiment Advisory Council.
Joseph Nelson Burke, CD – CAV National Representative
July 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., at the Canadian War Museum, Le Breton Gallery, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontario.
The 100th anniversary of the Battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel
June 2016
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation For the first meeting of the Veterans Affairs Canada
Service Excellence Advisory Group
Joseph Nelson Burke, CD – CAV National Representative
Wednesday June 22, 2016 0830 – 1630 (EST) Alt Hotel Ottawa, 185 Slater Street, Ottawa
June 2016 Service Excellence Advisory Group Meeting
Parry Sound Ontario
CAV By Special Invitation from The Ontario Native Education Counselling Association
CAV – Representative – London Patricia Hearns
CAV – Representative – London Samuel Hearns, CD
CAV – National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
Saturday June 21, 2016 1030 – 1300 Hours Charles W. Stockey Center for the Preforming Arts
The Sergeant Francis Pegahmagbow Commemoration and unveiling of the Sergeant Francis Pegahmagbow Monument.
Kingston Ontario
CAV Special Invitation from Royal Military College of Canada
Joseph Nelson Burke, CD – CAV National Representative
Friday June 17, 2016 RMC Kingston
Graduation Ceremonies of the Officer Cadets of 2016 Aboriginal Leadership Opportunity Year (ALOY).
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation from The House of Commons Standing Committee on Veteran Affairs
Joseph Nelson Burke, CD – CAV National Representative
Richard Blackwolf, CD – CAV National President
Thursday, June 2 131 Queen Street, 6th Floor
Appearance before the Committee – CAV answers to questions on the study currently undertaken by the Committee on Veteran Issues.
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation from Veterans Affairs Canada to attend the Advisory Group on Families
Yvonne Burke – CAV National Representative
Thursday, June 2nd 2016 0830 – 1600 Hrs John G. Diefenbaker Building 111 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
Multiple topics and discussions, stressing urgency of family involvement in care of our Veterans
May 2016
Winnipeg Manitoba
CAV Special Invitation to attend the Manito Ahbee International Pow Wow
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
Joseph MeConse, OM, CD Officer Commanding CAV Manitoba
Horace Massan Executive Officer CAV Manitoba
CAV Manitoba Veterans
Saturday and Sunday May 21st and 22nd 2016 RBC Convention Center 375 York Avenue Winnipeg Manitoba.
Manito Ahbee International Pow Wow Grand Entries 1200 Hrs and 1900 Hrs.
Kingston Ontario
CAV Invitation to participate on the Pow Wow Committee and attend Katarokwi Community Pow Wow
Joseph Nelson Burke, CD – CAV National Representative
Wednesday May 18, 2016 Oakridge Park Kingston Ontario
Kingston Community Gathering Pow Wow – Grand Entry 1130 Hrs.
Victoria British Columbia
CAV Special Invitation from Her Honour the Honourable Judith Guichon, DStJ,OBC Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia and the Order of St. John
CAV Joy Dockrey
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
Saturday May 14 2016 1345 hrs Government House Victoria British Columbia
To be Invested in the Order of St. John
Joy Dockrey – Admission as a Serving Member
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation from The Minister of Veteran Affairs Canada and Associate Minister of National Defence
Yvonne Burke – CAV National Representative
Joseph Nelson Burke, CD – CAV National Representative
Richard Blackwolf, CD – CAV National President
Monday May 9th and Tuesday May 10th 0830 – 1600 Hrs at the Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street.
2nd Liberal Government Veteran’s Stakeholder Summit
April 2016
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation For the first meeting of the Veterans Affairs Canada Commemoration Advisory Group
CAV – National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
Tuesday April 26th teleconference 1300-1400 (EST)
Discussion on draft Commemoration Advisory Group Terms of Reference (TOR)
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Special Invitation from Embassy of South Korea
CAV – National Representatives Joseph N. Burke, CD
CAV – National Representatives Yvonne M. Burke
Friday April 22 2016 1100 hrs. to 1400 hrs.at the Canadian War Museum, Ottawa
The 65th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong 가평전투, 22–25 April 1951 Commemoration
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Special Invitation from the Army Navy and Air force Veterans in Canada
Joseph Burke, CD – CAV National Representative
Yvonne Burke – CAV National Representative
Thursday April 21 2016 1100 hrs – 1300 Hrs Army Officers Mess 149 Somerset Street W, Ottawa
ANAVETS Annual Invitational Luncheon
Regina Saskatchewan
CAV Special Invitation from CAV Saskatchewan Veterans
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
Saturday and Sunday April 2nd and 3rd 2015 1200 Hrs to 2100 Hrs Brandt Center, Regina Saskatchewan
38th Annual Spring Celebration Pow Wow
February 2016
Winnipeg Manitoba
CAV Special Invitation from President Damon Johnston, Aboriginal Council Winnipeg Inc.
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
CAV Donald Mackey, OM, CD
CAV Associate Tommy Prince Jr.
Monday March 21, 2016 1100 Hrs. Neeginan Center Rotunda, Winnipeg Manitoba
Honouring Indigenous War Heroes – Sergeant Tommy Prince, MM, US SS Commemorative Event
Winnipeg Manitoba
CAV Special Invitation from President Pedro Correia, Portuguese Association of War Veterans Inc.
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
CAV Donald Mackey, OM, CD
Saturday March 19 2016 1800 Hrs. Portuguese Association of Manitoba Hall, Winnipeg Manitoba
Portuguese Community Annual Awards and Dinner Night
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Special Invitation from General Jonathan H. Vance, C.M.M., M.S.C., CD Chief of the Defence Staff
CAV Joseph Nelson Burke, CD – CAV National Representative
Saturday February 27, 2016 100 Hrs. Canadian War Museum Ottawa
Commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the Liberation of Kuwait – Op Friction
CFB Esquimalt
CAV Invitation from RAdm J.P.G. Couturier, OMM, CD Commander Maritime Forces Pacific
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
CAV Registered Veteran Briar Phillip James Pinch
Friday February 26, 2016 0950 Hrs. Naden CFB Esquimalt
Commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the Liberation of Kuwait – Op Friction
January 2016
Victoria British Columbia
CAV Special Invitation from Her Honour the Honourable Judith Guichon, OBC Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
Friday January 1 2016 1000 Hrs. Government House
New Years Day Levée
2016
December 2015
CFB Esquimalt
CAV Invitation from Rear-Admiral Gilles Couturier Officer Commanding
Royal Canadian Navy Pacific Fleet
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
CAV National Vice President Victor Flett, CD2
Monday December 7th, 2015 1630 Hrs CFB Esquimalt Wardroom
2015 Holiday Reception
CFB Esquimalt
CAV Invitation from Base Commander CFB Esquimalt
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
CAV National Vice President Victor Flett, CD
Monday December 7th, 2015 1315 Hrs Naden – CFB Esquimalt
Base Commanders Annual Veterans’ Luncheon
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation from The Minister of Veteran Affairs Canada and Associate Minister of National Defence
CAV Joseph Nelson Burke, CD – CAV National Representative
CAV Richard Blackwolf, CD– CAV National President
Wednesday December 2nd 2015 0830 – 1600 Hrs at the National War Museum
First Liberal Government Veteran’s Stakeholder Summit
November 2015
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation from Royal Canadian Legion – Dominion Command
CAV Joseph Nelson Burke, CD – CAV National Representative
CAV Yvonne Marcia Burke – CAV National Representative
CAV Richard Blackwolf, CD– CAV National President
Wednesday November 11, 1100 Hrs. National War Monument
The National Remembrance Day Ceremony
Vancouver British Columbia
CAV Invitation from Kelly White Vancouver NAVD Coordinator
CAV National Representative Larry Arkell
CAV Member Joy Dockrey
Sunday November 8th 2015 Vancouver War Monument and the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Center
National Aboriginal Veterans Day – November 8th
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation from Canadian Senate
CAV National Representative-Ottawa Joseph Burke, CD
Thursday November 5th 2015 1100 Hrs Senate Chambers and Foyer
18th annual Ceremony of Remembrance and Reception
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation from Veterans Affairs Canada, the City of Ottawa, and the Canadian War Museum
CAV National Representative-Ottawa Joseph Burke, CD
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 1900 Hrs. Canadian War Museum
Candlelight Tribute to honour Veterans
October 2015
Vancouver British Columbia
CAV Invitation from King Wan President Chinese Canadian Military Museum
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
CAV National Vice President Victor Flett, CD
CAV Provincial Representatives and Guests
Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 1800 Hrs – Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, 1180 W Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia
2015 70th Anniversary Commemorative of the end of the Second World War Gala dinner
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation from Department of National Defence
CAV National Representative-Ottawa Joseph Burke, CD
Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 1100 Hrs – The National War Memorial, 30 Wellington Street, Ottawa
Ceremony to commemorate the assault on Parliament Hill and the deaths of Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent and Corporal Nathan Cirillo
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada and patron of The Royal Canadian Legion
CAV National Representative-Ottawa Joseph Burke, CD
Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 0930 Hrs. – Rideau Hall
First poppy of the 2015 National Poppy Campaign from Comrade Tom Eagles, Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion.
Royal Military College of Canada Kingston, Ontario
CAV Invitation from The Conference of Defence Associations
CAV National Representative-Ottawa Joseph Burke, CD
Day 1 Thursday 15 October and Day 2 Friday 16 October – Salle Currie Hall
18th Annual Graduate Student Symposium “Canada’s Security and Defence Interests”
August 2015
Darwin Northern Territories Australia
CAV Invitation from The Canadian High Commissioner to Australia Mr. Paul Maddison
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
Friday August 28th 2015 to September 6th 2015 – Darwin Cenotaph, Casuarina Senior Collage, and Economic Round Table – Territory Conference Room Northern Australia Development Office
Darwin University, the 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol, and the CAV
Esquimalt British Columbia
V.I.P. Invitation from Commander S.E. Hooper, Commandant of Canadian Forces Fleet School Esquimalt
CAV National President Richard Blackwolf, CD
Thursday August 20th 2015 1430 Hours Work Point Parade Square
RAVEN Aboriginal Youth Employment Program
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation from Wayne Mac Culloch, CD National President
The Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping
CAV National Representative Ottawa Joseph Burke, CD
Sunday August 9, 2015 1100 hrs. Commemorative Ceremony
National Peacekeeping Day Canada
Victoria British Columbia
CAV Invitation from President: James P. MacMillan-Murphy, CD
MCpl Mark Isfeld Memorial Chapter
The Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping
CAV National President
Sunday August 9, 2015 1700 hrs. Commemorative Ceremony
National Peacekeeping Day Canada
July 2015
Burnaby British Columbia
CAV Invitation from The Honourable Senator Yonah Martin
CAV Vancouver Representative Veteran Larry Arkell
Monday July 27th 2015 1030 hrs -1115 hrs: Wreath-laying Ceremony at the “Ambassador of Peace” Korean War Memorial Burnaby’s Central Park
1130 hrs-1200 hrs: March for Peace and Freedom
1230 Hrs Veterans Luncheon
62nd Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice
Winnipeg Manitoba
CAV Invitation from The Honourable Janice C. Filmon, C.M., O.M.
Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba
CAV National President
Thursday July 9 2015 at 1630 Hrs, Manitoba Legislative Building, Manitoba Room
INVESTITURE CAV Member Donald R.J. Mackey, CD in the Order of Manitoba
June 2015
Kingston Ontario
CAV Invitation from The Commandant of the Royal Military College of Canada
CAV National Representatives – Ottawa
Friday, 19th day of June 2015 at 1100 hrs. at the RMCC Parade Square
Aboriginal Leadership Opportunity Year (ALOY) Completion Ceremonies
May 2015
Vancouver British Columbia
CAV Invitation from Captain Tim Challen Commanding Officer 135 Bell-Irving Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets
CAV National Service Officer – Vancouver
Saturday May 30 2015 1230 Hours at the Bessborough Armoury
Reviewing Officer Major Carrie Johnston Commanding Officer Albert Head Cadet Training Center
135 Bell-Irving Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets 73rd Annual Ceremonial Review
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation from The Chair of the Committee of Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs
CAV National President
CAV National Representative – Ottawa
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Parliament Buildings Room 253-D, Centre Block
To appear on the subject matter of Part III, section 17 of Bill C-59, an Act to Implement Certain Provisions of the Budget Tabled in Parliament on April 21, 2015 and other Measures
Vancouver British Columbia
CAV Invitation from the Chinese Canadian Veterans Association Vancouver
CAV National President
Thursday May 14 2015
Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society’s AHM Event
Ottawa Ontario
Invitation from The Government of Canada
CAV National Capital Representatives
Friday May 8 2015 1100 Hrs at the National War Memorial – Ottawa
70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day
Halifax Nova Scotia
CAV By Special Invitation from Peter Stoffer MP, Mark Eyking MP and the Dutch Canadian Club of Nova Scotia
CAV National Representative – NS and Member Lieutenant Commander S.H. Darrigan
Monday May 4 2015 1600 Hrs Pavilion 20 1215 Marginal Road, Halifax
Special event to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands
Ottawa Ontario
CAV By Special Invitation from Royal Canadian Artillery and Royal Canadian Medical Services
CAV National Capital Representatives
May 3 2015 -1330 Hrs 1500 Hrs reception will follow on site Green Island in Ottawa
The unveiling of a statue of Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, gunner, physician and poet at the National Artillery Memorial. Dedication of the statue will mark the centenary of the writing of his famous poem, “In Flanders Fields”
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation from Veteran Affairs Canada – Canada Remembers
National Capital Representatives
May 3 2015 – 1100 Hrs National War Memorial – Ottawa
Battle of the Atlantic 70th Anniversary Ceremony
Victoria British Columbia
CAV Invitation from Rear Admiral Bill Truelove Commander Maritime Forces Pacific
CAV National President
May 3 2015 1100 Hrs British Columbia Legislature Buildings – War Memorial
Battle of the Atlantic 70th Anniversary Ceremony
Victoria British Columbia
CAV By Special Invitation from the Lt. Governor of British Columbia and Netherlands
Consul-General
CAV National President
May 2 2015 1400 HRS – Government House – Victoria Ceremony and Reception
70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands Day
Vancouver British Columbia
CAV Invitation from The Canadian Chinese Veterans
CAV National Service Officer – Vancouver
May 2 2015 – Pink Pearl Restaurant – 1132 East Hastings Street Vancouver B.C.
Veterans 90th Birthday Celebration
April 2015
Vancouver British Columbia
CAV Invitation from The Canadian Chinese Veterans
CAV National President
Friday April 17 2015
– 1200 Hrs Vancouver Yacht Club – Buffet Lunch
– 1800 Hrs Red Star Chinese Restaurant – Dinner
Saturday April 18 2015 – 1000 Hrs – 1200 Hrs River Rock Resort – Brunch
Tuskegee Airman Group from Phoenix Arizona
Vancouver British Columbia
CAV By Special Invitation from The Honourable Michael de Jong, Q.C. Minister of Finance and Government House Leader Province of British Columbia
CAV National President and CAV National Representative – Vancouver
Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver, BC
Reception 1800 Hrs. Dinner 1900 Hrs ~ 2130 Hrs
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation from the Hon. Erin O’Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs
CAV National President
Tuesday April 14 2014 0900 to 1600 Canadian War Museum
Stakeholder Summit Ottawa
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation from the Veteran Organization Friends Group ANAVETS, CAVUNP, CPVA and NATO
CAV National President
Monday 13 April 1800 Hrs Lord Elgin Hotel
Kanchaniburi Thailand
CAV South East Asia
April 25 2015 – 1100 Hours – Kanchaniburi Commonwealth War Graves
Ambassador of Canada and his Military Staff CAV Member in South East Asia
ANZAC Day – Kanchaniburi Commonwealth War Graves
March 2015
New Westminster British Columbia
CAV Invitation from the Elesly Foulds Family
CAV National President
CAV National Representative -Vancouver
CAV Members
Monday March 30th 2015 1300 Hours St. Mary The Virgin Church 121 East Columbia Street
Service of Remembrance and Reception for CAV WW II Veteran Elesly Foulds
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation from the President of the Army Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada
CAV National Capital Representatives
Wednesday March 25 2015 Army Officers Mess – Ottawa
Annual Reception and Luncheon
Ottawa Ontario
CAV By Special Invitation from the Embassy of Korea Reception
CAV National Capital Representatives
Tuesday March 24 2015 – Château Laurier
Korean Ambassador Farewell Luncheon
Ottawa Ontario
CAV By Special Invitation from the Canada Korea Society and the Embassy of Korea
CAV National President and CAV National Capital Representative
Thursday March 19, 2015 Canal Ritz Restaurant
Canada Korea Society’s Special Farewell Dinner for the outgoing Korean Ambassador, His Excellency Cho Hee-yong, and Mrs. Lee Yang
Toronto Ontario
Invitation from the Hon. Erin O’Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs
CAV National Capital Representatives
Monday 9 March 2015 0915 Hrs. Dennison Armouries – Officer’s Mess Toronto
Government of Canada announces enhanced lifetime support for injured Veterans and their families
February 2015
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation from the President Monster Inc. Rear Admiral. USN, (ret’d) Greg Smith
CAV National Capital Representative
Wednesday 25 February 2015 – Château Laurier
New Computer initiative to Transition military to civilian qualifications
Vancouver British Columbia
CAV Invitation from Kelly Kwong, President of ANAVETS Pacific Unit 280
CAV National President CAV National Representative – Vancouver and Members
Saturday February 7 2015 Pink Pearl Chinese Restaurant
Pacific Unit 280 Installation Luncheon
Victoria British Columbia
CAV Invitation from Historica Canada, Memory Project
CAV National President
Wednesday February 4 2015 1130 – 1530 Hours Ramada Victoria 123 Gorge Road East
Veteran’s Panel
Kanata Ontario
CAV Invitation from the Conference of Defence Associations Institute
CAV National Capital Representative
Monday, 2 February 2015
CDA Institute Round-table Discussion with Ombudsmen Guy Parent & Gary Walbourne
2014
December 2014
New Westminster and Surrey British Columbia
CAV National President and members
CAV Invited to help with Christmas Dinner for 600 Iraq Chaldean Christians refugees from Northern Iraq and Syria
December 27, 2014
1400 Hrs. in New Westminster B.C. at 347 Wood Street New Westminster (Queensborough)
1900 Hrs. in Surrey B.C. at St. Matthew’s Parish 16079 88th Avenue Surrey, BC.
November 2014
Charlottetown Prince Edward Island
Invitation from the Hon. Julian Fantino Minister of Veterans Affairs
CAV National President
Friday November 21 2014 – November 30, 2014
Overseas Events and Ceremonies – Battle Field Tour Italy
70th Anniversary of the Italian Campaign
Québec City Québec
Invitation from the Hon. Julian Fantino Minister of Veterans Affairs
CAV National President and National Capital Representative
November 19, 2014
VAC Stakeholder Meeting
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation from the Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command
CAV National President and National Capital Representative
November 11 2014
Remembrancer Day – Ottawa
Ottawa Ontario
Invitation from the Veteran Organization Friends Group ANAVETS, CAVUNP, CPVA and NATO
CAV National President and National Capital Representativity
Saturday, 8 November 2014 1230 Hrs the Highlander Pub (115 Rideau Street, Ottawa)
Veterans Organization Presidents meeting for Group deliberations on Veteran Affairs
Vancouver British Columbia
Invitation from Grand Chief Stewart Phillip Union of BC Indian Chief
CAV National Vice President and members
November 7, 2014
BC Lions Game Salute to Veterans and Military Valour 2014
Ottawa Ontario
Invitation from Dr. Allan J. Ryan to speak at Carleton University Ottawa
CAV National President
November 3, 2014
Three hour talk on Aboriginal Military History 1812 to 2014
October 2014
Victoria British Columbia
Invitation from Veteran Affairs Canada Bridget Preston, Area Director
CAV National President
October 16 2014 0930 to 1200 Hours VAC V.I. Offices 1321 Blanshard Street
Victoria Client Advisory Committee Meeting
August 2014
CFB Esquimalt British Columbia
Invitation from Canadian Forces Fleet School
CAV National President
CAV National Vice President
CAV Members
Thursday August 21 2014 – Work Point Barracks
RAVEN Graduation
Metchosin British Columbia
Invitation from Lieutenant Colonel Carrie Johnston Commanding Officer – Albert Head Air Cadet Summer Training Centre
CAV National President and National Vice President
Friday August 15th 2014
Albert Head Royal Canadian Air Cadet Summer Training Center
To attend the graduating ceremonies the “Drill and Ceremonial Course” on the occasion of Corporal Joel Rivera’s Graduation. CAV National President presenting Corporal Joel Rivera
with a CAV Silver Merit Medallion for the “Top of His Class” achievement.
Comox British Columbia
Invitation from Lieutenant Colonel K.D. Stewart Commanding Officer Regional Gliding School (Pacific)
CAV National President
Thursday August 14 2014
2014 Wings Presentation Ceremonies of the Power and Glider Pilot Scholarship Courses and the Graduation of Basic Aviation and Advanced Aviation Courses 02/14
“Glider Scholarship Course” on the occasion of Flight Corporal Javier Rivera receiving his Glider Wings. CAV National President presenting Flight Corporal Javier Rivera with a CAV Gold Merit Medallion of achievement.
Victoria British Columbia
Invitation from James (Jim) MacMillan-Murphy President, BC Chapter Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association
CAV National President
Saturday August 9 2014 1800 Hours – Parliament Buildings Victoria
Peacekeeping Day
CFB Esquimalt British Columbia
Invitation from Rear Admiral Bill Truelove Commander Maritime Forces Pacific
CAV National President
Saturday August 9 2014 1300 Hrs to 1500 Hrs – Admiral’s House CFB Esquimalt
Annual Admiral’s Garden Party
July 2014
Burnaby British Columbia
Invitation from the Honourable Yonah Martin, Senator
CAV National President
CAV Korea War Veterans
July 26 2014 1100 Hours Korea War Veteran’s Monument Central Park Burnaby
Korean War Veterans Day Ceremony
Halifax Nova Scotia
Invitation from the Executive of Halifax Ship Yards – Irvine
CAV National President
CAV National Serving Members – Halifax
Monday July 7 2014 1100 Hours – Halifax Ship Yards Halifax Nova Scotia
Business and Employment Opportunities for Veterans and Tour of Yard
Ottawa Ontario
Invitation from the Advisory Council of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment
CAV National President and CAV members
July 1 2014
The 98th Beaumont Hamel commemoration at held at by agreement the Canadian Aboriginal War Veterans Monument – Ottawa
June 2014
Ottawa Ontario
Invitation from the Hon. Julian Fantino Minister of Veterans Affairs
CAV National President
June 30 2014
Meeting with Hon. Julian Fantino Minister of Veterans Affairs
Ottawa Ontario
Invitation from the Korea Veterans Association of Canada – National Capital Unit 7
and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea
CAV National President
Sunday, June 29, 2014 Commemoration Ceremony at 11:00 a.m.
Monument to the Canadian Fallen Mackenzie-King Bridge, Ottawa, Ontario.
Reception at 12:00 p.m. at the Fairmont Château Laurier (Drawing Room)
Orangeville Ontario
Invitation from Orangeville Ontario
CAV National Representatives – London
Saturday June 21, 2014 0900 to 2100 Hours Orangeville Ontario
Aboriginal Day in Orangeville, Ontario
Ottawa Ontario
Invitation from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston Governor General of Canada and Commander-in-Chief of Canada
CAV National President
CAV National Representative – Ottawa
CAV Members
Friday June 6 2014 1300 Hours Canada Aviation and Space Museum Ottawa
June 6 2014 70 Anniversary of Normandy Landings D-Day
Hamiliton Ontario
Invitation from Parks Canada Jarred Picher Field Unit Superintendent Southwestern Ontario Field Unit
CAV National Service Officers – London
Friday June 6 2014 1100 Hours H.M.C.S. Haida National Historic Site – Hamilton Ontario
June 6 2014 70 Anniversary of Normandy Landings D-Day
May 2014
Victoria British Columbia
Request from MP Peter Stoffer’s Office – Fall River Nova Scotia
CAV National President
Friday May 16 2014 0730 Hours – To Drive Peter Stoffer form Victoria to Cedar Community Center to Coast Bastion Hotel Nanaimo
Veterans Town Hall Meeting with Mulcair MP, Crowder, MP and Stoffer, MP
Vancouver British Columbia
Invitation from the Chinese Canadian Veterans Association
CAV National President
Wednesday May 14 2014
Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society’s AHM Event
Vancouver British Columbia
Invitation from the Officers of the Vancouver Garrison
CAV National President
Saturday, 10 May 2014 1900 Hours > Hyatt Regency Vancouver 655 Burrard Street
British Columbia Army Gala Military Ball
April 2014
Victoria British Columbia
Invitation from Veteran Affairs Canada Bridget Preston, Area Director
CAV National President
Monday April 7 2014 1330 to 1600 Hours VAC V.I. Offices 1321 Blanshard Street
Victoria Client Advisory Committee Meeting
Ottawa Ontario
CAV Invitation from House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs
CAV National President and National Capital Representative
Thursday April 1 2014
CAV Submission on the Questions put forward by the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs
February 2014
Ottawa Ontario
Invitation from the Conference of Defence Associations Institute
CAV National President
February 20 & 21 2014 Fairmont Château Laurier Hotel in Ottawa
2014 Ottawa Conference on Defence and Security
Winnipeg Manitoba
Invitation from the CAV National President and National Vice President
CAV Officer Commanding Manitoba
CAV Manitoba Executive Officer
CAV Manitoba Members
Saturday February 15 2014 Radission Hotel Winnipeg
Meeting and Luncheon with Manitoba Veterans
Richmond British Columbia
Invitation from Chinese Veterans – Vancouver
CAV National President
CAV National Representative – Vancouver
CAV Members
Sunday February 2 2014 Vancouver China Town
Marching in the Chinese New Year’s Parade
Richmond British Columbia
Invitation from B.C. Metis Federation and SeaSpan Ship Building
CAV National President
Saturday February 1 2014 Sandman Airport Hotel Richmond British Columbia
Business and Employment Opportunities for Veterans
2013
November 2013
New Westminster British Columbia
Invitation from Raven Events
CAV National President
Friday, November 15 2014 – 1800 Hours The Columbia Theater 530 Columbia Street
Gala Stage and Performance of The Trial of Louis Riel
Adelaide South Australia
Invitation from the Officer Corps Adelaide, South Australia (SA)
CAV National President and National Sergeant At Arms
November 7 2013 CAV National President invited to speak at the Naval, Military and Air Force Officers Club by Host: Mr Geoff Tattersall
November 8 2013 Adelaide Convention for the Repatriation Foundation Remembrance Business Breakfast Hosts: Ian Smith, Mr Bill Denny and former SA Governor Sir Eric Neal
November 8 2013 Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources reconciliation event at the Combined Mess, ANZAC House escort Ms Jennifer Layther, Arts SA
November 8 2013 Art Gallery of South Australia and the South Australian Museum where met and conducted on tours of the facilities by Aboriginal liaison staff
November 8 2013 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial Committee Informal drinks and dinner
November 9 2013 Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute conducted on a tour of the Institute by staff and luncheon with staff hosted by Mr Mark Waters, Reconciliation SA
November 10, 2013 for dedication of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial in Adelaide, South Australia dedicated by the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC, CVO. CAV National President and National Sergeant At Arms invited to lay a Wreath
November 11, 2013 Remembrance Day service at the South Australia National War Memorial – CAV V.I.P. Guests – CAV National President and National Sergeant At Arms invited to lay a Wreath
October 2013
Kanata Ontario
CAV Invitation from the Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command
CAV National President
October 26, 2013
Meeting of the Veterans’ Consultation Group
Ottawa Ontario
Invitation from the Hon. Julian Fantino Minister of Veterans Affairs
CAV National President
October 2, 2013 – Canadian War Museum 1030 Hrs. to 1630 Hrs
Veterans Affairs Canada Stakeholder Meeting
August 2013
Esquimalt British Columbia
CAV Invitation from the Commandant of Canadian Forces Fleet School Esquimalt
CAV National Vice President and National Sergeant At Arms
Thursday 22nd of August 2013 – Work Point Parade Square
RAVEN – Aboriginal Youth Employment Program Graduation Ceremony
June 2013
Vancouver British Columbia
Special Invitation from the Chinese Veterans – Vancouver
CAV National President
CAV Members
Saturday June 29 2013
Lunch 1115 – 1330 Hours Aboriginal Friendship Centre 1607 E Hastings St Vancouver
Sunday June 30 2013
Dinner 1800 to 2200 Hours Floata Restaurant Keefer & Columbia St – Chinatown
The Archer-Ragsdale Arizona chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.
Tuskegee Airmen – aviators, navigators, bombardiers, gunnery crews, and mechanics
Ottawa Ontario
Special Invitation from the Canada Korea Society
CAV National Chairman and CAV National President
Friday June 21 2013 1800 Hrs Canadian War Museum Ottawa Ontario
Gala Dinner
Ottawa Ontario
Invitation from the Canada Korea Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group & Canada Korea Society
CAV National President
Tuesday June 4 2013 1800 Hrs Dialogue 1900 Hrs Dinner center Block Parliament
The 2nd Canada-Korea Dialogue Series on the Hill
Saskatoon Saskatchewan
Invitation from the 20th Annual Inspire Awards Gala Event
CAV National President
February 15 2013 TCU Place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
WW II Veteran Alex Van Bibber’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Aboriginal Veterans and Serving Members National Alliance©
A member driven enterprise to create a new national network to replace our old Association’s (NAVA) limitations.
The new Aboriginal Veteran’s National Alliance features an Ottawa based National Association The Canadian Corps of Indigenous Veterans comprised of three Incorporated Divisions:
- First Nations Veterans Of Canada©
- Métis Veterans Of Canada©
- Inuit Veterans Of Canada©
and a nationwide network of Provincial Associations.
The new Aboriginal Veteran’s National Alliance network is designed to serve and represent Aboriginal Veterans and Serving Members into the future, evolving to use the latest communications and services to stay connected and expand contacts and membership services.
National Operations
Establishes direct contact with all Federal Government Departments and Ministries effecting Aboriginal Veterans and Serving Members.
Establishes direct contact with all national First Nations, Non Status, Métis and Inuit origination’s.
Contact and Association with all National Veterans Organizations.
National Service Officers
National Service Officers
Represent the Canadian Aboriginal Veterans and Serving Member Association and are located in key centers nationwide.
National Service Officers provide assistance to Provincial Associations resolving Veterans and Serving Members concerns that require national inquiries.
Support for Provincial Associations
Incorporation Kits
Universal Uniform Supplies
Communication Support
Provincial Associations
Provincial representation of Aboriginal Veterans and Serving members in the province of their residents.
Provincial Operations
Establish direct contact with all Veterans Affairs and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development offices in the Province
Establish direct contact to all Provincial Government Departments effecting Aboriginal Veterans and Serving Members.
Maintains a Provincial Ridings – Member of the Legislator contact list.
Maintains a Federal Ridings – Member of Parliament contact list.
Establishes direct contact with all provincial First Nations, Non Status, Métis, and Inuit Organizations.
Direct contact with Military Units in the Province
Contact and association with other Veterans Organizations in the Province
Regional Officers
Through a provincial network of Regional Officers, Aboriginal Veterans and Serving Members concerns can be progressed on at the local, provincial, or national level as required.
Aboriginal Veterans – Historical Advancements
- April 3, 1981 “Letters Patent” was issued for Federal Corporation 111911-7 with the name
“National Indian Veterans Association” - January 13, 1993 “Supplementary Letters Patent” was issued for a change of name of Federal Corporation 111911-7 to
“National Aboriginal Veterans Association”
then expanding too encompass Métis and Inuit Veterans - On October 28, 2010 “Letters Patent” was granted by the Minister of Industry incorporating a new Federal Corporation 756581-0 with the name of
“Canadian Aboriginal Veterans and Serving Members Association”
Achieving a distinct“Canadian”identity and the inclusion of Canadian Forces, Aboriginal serving members
Federal Corporation 111911-7 name – “National Aboriginal Veterans Association” with six months advance notice was Officially Dissolved on June 22, 2011
Our old Association’s name “National Aboriginal Veterans Association” often referred to as NAVA is now in respectful retirement having served from January 13, 1993 to June 22, 2011.
The members voted for a “Fresh Start” too supersede and replace the old structure of Chapters and scattered membership with a new organization that features the combination of an Incorporated National Associations creating an Alliance of Incorporated Associations forming the Canadian Corps of Indigenous Veterans.
Dear Visitors
I have included this background information, knowing the two year period of confusion that was caused when we changed our name in January 1993 from National Indian Veterans Association to National Aboriginal Veterans Association, we didn’t have the Internet to help with the change-over in those days.
The progression of “Names” is is clearly seen and this should clarify who we are and demonstrate our strong desire to stay modern and provide the best National and Provincial representation and services for our Aboriginal Veterans and Serving Members. Note also that the Corporate numbers are Permanent
Thank you for your time and interest
Claude Petit
Claude Petit C.M., S.O.M., CD
Canadian Aboriginal Veterans and Serving Members Association
The Old Corporate Name (NAVA) National Aboriginal Veterans Association*
Please Note as of June 22, 2011
There should be no one, absolutely no person or group of persons using or claiming to be the “National Aboriginal Veteran Association” or the Acronym “NAVA” Executives or Provincial Representatives for the purpose of representing Aboriginal Veterans”or obtaining Goods and/or Services as all those positions have been dissolved along with the name of “National Aboriginal Veterans Association and the Acronym NAVA.
We have been informed from time to time of impersonations and deceptions during the name confusion “change-over” period and have countered these acts with documentation and apologies to those deceived, because the Bad Apples reflect on all Aboriginals.
We have taken Legal steps to protect Federal Corporation 111911-7 previous name from further abuse, allowing the Accomplishments under that name to rest in peace. Those measures are now being put in place to prevent further abuse.
Note:
The Internet is full of Malicious and Scam/Trick web sites, Do not be mislead by web sites using the name “National Aboriginal Veterans Association”, its a Scam a trick operation designed to appear genuine and legitimate.
The Acronym NAVA rightly belongs to the “Native American Veteran Association” in the US
Please inform the National Executive of any future Misrepresentations or Pretenses of Authority occurring in the future, needless to say Aboriginal people do not need the embarrassments these action create.