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The group of participants and staff, including mentors, supervisors and counselors, who made up the latest Canadian Forces Aboriginal Entry Program in Halifax.
AVR RENZO RUIZ-HAAS, FIS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

CFAEP graduates ready to take the next step<\/h3>\n

Par Ryan Melanson,<\/strong>
\nL\u2019\u00e9quipe du Trident<\/p>\n

After a challenging three-week introduction to life in the CAF, the latest participants in the Canadian Forces Aboriginal Entry Program (CFAEP) were on parade at the new Windsor Park Armoury for a graduation ceremony on May 17.<\/p>\n

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CFAEP participants, led by MS Andrew Bailey, march in for their graduation ceremony at the Willow Park Armoury on May 17.
AVR RENZO RUIZ-HAAS, FIS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The program includes daily PT, marching and parade training, and an introduction to different CAF trades and environments, including things like small arms and damage control training. Regardless of where life takes them following this experience, each of the recruits should feel proud of their accomplishment, said CPO2 Joe Dickie, this year\u2019s Course Operations CPO for the program.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re amazing individuals, and as instructors, we\u2019ve learned just as much from them through this experience as they\u2019ve learned from us,\u201d he said, referring to the cultural and spiritual education gained by CFAEP staff, who take part in all cultural elements of the program along with the participants and Indigenous counselors.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe do everything together on a level playing field, which also teaches teamwork. The program can be overwhelming, but it has allowed these individuals to come out of their shell and gain confidence in an amazing way.\u201d<\/p>\n

The group was made up of 16 recruits from across the country, with hometowns spread across eight different provinces and the Yukon. With the program now complete, all 16 are planning to continue on and enroll in the CAF; some need to complete high school or other commitments first, while others have already been accepted and will begin basic training in the near future.<\/p>\n

The graduation was attended by The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, with Capt(N) David Benoit, Commanding Officer of FMF Cape Scott, as the reviewing officer, and HCol Donald Julien as the co-reviewing officer. Other guests included CPO2 (ret\u2019d) Debbie Eisan, an Ojibway veteran with a 36-year military career, and Sgt Tony Parsons, co-chair of the MARLANT Defence Aboriginal Advisory Group. The ceremony included the parade, award presentations, and a cultural presentation from drumming group Iron Tide and traditional dancers.<\/p>\n

The ceremony caps off the program each year as a way to show off what the participants have learned and formally end the experience before each individual moves to the next step.<\/p>\n

Graduate Matthew MacDonald, from Edmonton, Alberta, is one of those who\u2019ll be heading off to his Basic Military Qualification course at the earliest opportunity. He was also the recipient of the Seven Teachings Award, presented each year by CPO2 (ret\u2019d) Eisan to award a candidate for emulating the traditional teachings of wisdom, respect, love, honesty, bravery, humility and truth.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was scared at first. I didn\u2019t really know about the military structure, but now it\u2019s an unbelievable feeling. I\u2019ve never done anything like this in my entire life,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s now eyeing a career with the Army, specifically the Combat Engineer trade, and said he would gladly recommend the program to his peers back home.<\/p>\n

A goal of the CFAEP is to show Formation Halifax and the CAF in general as an inclusive and respectful workplace, and to communicate to recruits that a military career doesn\u2019t mean leaving their culture or identity behind.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone here comes from different backgrounds and believes in different things, and I loved that,\u201d MacDonald said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI come from a traditional family, I grew up with Cree teachings, and I hold strong beliefs in our traditional heritage. I wasn\u2019t expecting to have sweats or to smudge almost every day while I was here, or to have sharing circles; it was fantastic.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the reviewing officer for the graduation parade, Capt(N) Benoit also addressed the CFAEP recruits. Along with complementing the group on the quality of their drill and thanking the instructors, mentors and other staff who supported the program, he congratulated the graduates for completing the program and absorbing the lessons that come with it.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese relations you\u2019ve built will help and sustain you no matter where you go. The ideas and lessons based around teamwork and leadership will be prevalent throughout your careers, no matter what your futures hold,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019ve embarked on a great journey, and know that every step of the way we\u2019ll all be with you and cheering you on.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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