VETERANS’ WEEK, FROM NOVEMBER 5 TO 11, IS A TIME TO RAISE AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION FOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF OUR VETERANS AND CURRENT SERVICE MEMBERS. IT IS ALSO A CHANCE TO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE OUR YOUTH AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT OUR VALUES AND OUR HISTORY.
THE NATIONAL VETERANS’ WEEK SPEAKERS PROGRAM (NVWSP) AIMS TO RECOGNIZE CANADIAN VETERANS, AS WELL AS TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CAF MEMBERS IN DEFENDING PEACE, SECURITY, AND CANADIAN VALUES DURING DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS, WHILE CONTINUING TO STRENGTHEN DND/CAF’S RELATIONSHIP WITH CANADIANS.
CAF MEMBERS OF ALL RANKS AND LEVELS, INCLUDING RESERVISTS, ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER AS A NVWSP SPEAKER, ONCE THEY HAVE APPROVAL FROM THEIR SUPERVISOR.
HOW TO BECOME A CAF SPEAKER
- ASK YOUR SUPERVISOR FOR PERMISSION
- REGISTER AS A CAF SPEAKER VIA THE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM (MIL.CA) (FORM DND 4589-E)
- TELL YOUR LOCAL PA OFFICER / NVWSP POINT OF CONTACT
- CONTACT THE NVWSP COORDINATOR AT [email protected]
IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONTACTED DIRECTLY BY A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION OR A LEARNING INSTITUTION TO GIVE A PRESENTATION (IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALLY), BEFORE ACCEPTING THE INVITATION, YOU MUST CHECK WITH YOUR CHAIN OF COMMAND TO OBTAIN APPROVAL.
ONCE YOU HAVE APPROVAL, PLEASE COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM AND PROVIDE THE PERTINENT DETAILS OF YOUR PRESENTATION: VETERANS’ WEEK DIRECT REQUEST PORTAL (MIL.CA)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: NATIONAL VETERANS’ WEEK SPEAKERS PROGRAM (MIL.CA)