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Dear Visitor, Welcome to the November 2022 issue of our monthly e-newsletter - Dispatches. This month, join us at our Lunch & Learn on Friday, 4 November and Rocky Mountain Conference on Security and Defence (RMCSD) on Tuesday, 29 November. Please see more information below. All the events are free - bring your friends! |
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Help us plan accordingly for Friday's Remembrance themed Lunch & Learn with Padre Cameron. Register by Wednesday, 2 November, 2022 at midnight to participate in the complimentary lunch. | |
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Look for the next RAUSI Dispatches in your mailbox Tuesday, 1 December 2022. All members are warmly welcomed to contribute newsworthy matters to future monthly issues of Dispatches by e-mailing us at admin@rausi.ca. The content submission deadline is Friday, 25 November 2022. Questions or submissions? Write to admin@rausi.ca. We are excited to keep you informed about RAUSI and our upcoming events and news. If you ever find that this e-newsletter is not for you, simply click on the link at the bottom of this newsletter to unsubscribe. |
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What is Spiritual resilience? Why does it matter? Can it have a positive impact on your life? The answers to these questions and more will be discussed as Padre Andrew Cameron shares with you his journey to chaplaincy in the military after a friendly fire incident took the lives of four fellow soldiers on Operation Apollo in 2002. Major the Reverend Andrew Cameron is a Presbyterian minister serving as a chaplain (padre) with the Canadian Armed Forces. During his 24-year military career, he first served as an infantryman with the Third Battalion of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) Regiment in Edmonton. During that time he completed one tour to Bosnia and two tours to Afghanistan. Read more >>
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Rocky Mountain Conference on Security and Defence (RMCSD)
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Lieutenant Colonel Stefan Grotewohl, senior analyst at Allied Joint Forces Command Naples (JFC Naples) will present case studies from Bosnia, Kosovo and Mali examining the cultural dynamics of Peacekeeping missions over the past three decades. Cultural encounters have always been a daily occurrence for United Nations Peacekeepers. Integrated peacekeeping missions require our soldiers to work together with other peacekeepers from diverse backgrounds and with local populations they may be entirely unfamiliar with. LtCol Grotewohl will explore the importance of cross-cultural literacy to address challenges encountered with cultural differences. |
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Newest VideoDid you miss the October presentation by Dr Sean M Maloney? Visit our website to watch this video and others from the RMCSD series. |
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| Strategic Nuclear Forces in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Recorded 18 October 2022 Dr Sean M Maloney, once again fascinated our audience with little known facts and details about the regular rhythm of strategic nuclear signalling taking place between Russia and NATO forces. Watch video...
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The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medals Recipients
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| Photo credit: Cindy Judd |
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On Friday, 21 October 2022, a presentation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medals (Alberta) took place at The Ranchmen’s Club in Calgary. These individuals were selected by RAUSI from Albertans who, like The Queen, have dedicated themselves to family, community, and country. They have each served as role models to the Institute and have made significant and lasting contributions in our communities. Confidential nominations were received to recognize outstanding service and were reviewed by committee to determine the top fifteen of the submissions. It was a difficult decision but, in the end, some amazing Albertans were chosen. Congratulations to all! |
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| Photo credit: Royal Canadian Legion |
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From the Military Museum to the Field of Crosses, here are five Remembrance Day events that you can attend in Calgary this month. |
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| Blockades, Sanctions, and Ukraine
| CMSS's Dr. John R. Ferris discusses the history of blockades, sanctions, and how they impact the war in Ukraine. Listen >>
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The Nordics and NATO: the new normal - rebalancing global security
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The four Nordic Ambassadors provide insights into the evolution of an enhanced NATO and how this might affect global security, discuss the impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and new developments with Nordic countries and NATO. Watch video >>
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RAUSI is a Canadian-based forum for global civilians, humanitarian, military and international police communities to present original thought on trending issues, in their formative stages, as they relate to global security and defence. Formed in 1920 as a think tank, RAUSI later evolved into a service organization for veterans in the decades following the World Wars. In this new era, RAUSI has evolved back into a think tank, publishing original content, curating extant articles, and sponsoring speaker’s symposia which amplify cross-disciplined models of 21st century security and defence. |
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