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A flight engineer from the Air Task Force observes the ground while flying in a CH-146 Griffon helicopter during Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut on March 17, 2023. Photo by: Corporal Antoine Brochu, Assistant Deputy Minister (Public Affairs), Canadian Armed Forces |
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Dear Visitor, Welcome to the May 2023 issue of our monthly e-newsletter - Dispatches. In this Issue: |
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Rocky Mountain Conference on Security and Defence (RMCSD)
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All wars are fought for political objectives. What are those objectives in the Russian invasion of Ukraine? Have they changed over the past year? Has a new character of war yet been revealed in the fighting? On 22 June, join MGen Chip Chapman, CB (Ret'd) as he explores these and other issues arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. War and Warfare in Ukraine
MGen Chip Chapman, CB (Ret'd) Thursday, 22 June, 2023
1900hrs (Mountain) via Zoom All are welcome. Invite a guest. Registration required. |
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VIDEOS
Natural Disaster Management and Mitigation Symposium (2023)
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Joe Howard lays the groundwork for the Natural Disaster Management and Mitigation series of videos. Watch the introductory video (01:34). |
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At the end of March, RAUSI sponsored the Natural Disaster Management and Mitigation Symposium in Edmonton, AB. It was a full day with many engaging and informative presentations. Joe Howard lays the groundwork for the Natural Disaster Management and Mitigation series of videos. Watch the introductory video >>
We have also produced the anthology of 11 presentations on 9 cross-cutting issues concerning practices in managing and mitigating natural disasters. The videos are now available on our YouTube channel. | |
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RAUSI TAKES NOTE
How Putin saved NATO
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Finland has cleared the last hurdle for NATO membership, and Sweden, another neutral country, will soon follow. Why? Vladimir Putin. The man who would be king of Europe has given NATO a new lease on life. | |
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The 2023 General Sir Arthur Currie Award Dinner
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On Monday, April 17, 2023, Valour Canada hosted the 2023 General Sir Arthur Currie Award Dinner at Calgary Golf and Country Club. More than 190 guests attended the award dinner. The 2023 General Sir Arthur Currie Award is received by Mr. Murray McCann, a visionary entrepreneur and leader who reinvests his success back into the community. The dinner included a presentation by Canadian Military Historian Dr. David Bercuson, who spoke about General Sir Arthur Currie, and a guest speaker The Honourable Ric McIver, MLA for Calgary-Hays, who talked about Mr. McCann’s achievements and contributions to Calgary and Canada. |
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War Stories Society: Public Reading at Central Library
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War Stories Society presents authors reading from the recently published Canadian military anthology, A Mile in Their Boots, as well as new stories from the current Veteran’s Writing Workshop. Experience the challenges and rewards of military life, how some storytellers protect themselves from the trauma of combat, the depth of the bonds that they share with their fellow soldiers, and how the experience of war forever changes the way in which each of them looks at the world. Q&A with the authors to follow. Event is free. Registration is required. |
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You're Invited: King Charles III Coronation High Tea
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You are invited to High Tea at the Mewata Armoury Officer's Mess
in celebration of King Charles III Coronation
Saturday, 06 May 2023
1100 - 1500hrs
All NCOs, Officers and a guest of their choosing. Family welcome. |
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Your support is important as we evolve ways of presenting relevant content to members, and opportunities to connect. Show your support and join or renew today! Memberships run 1 January - 31 December each year. In accordance with the Institute’s Bylaws, renewal payments must be received by 31 January of the membership year for accounts to remain in good standing.
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Membership is now $10.00/year for full membership benefits. | |
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Look for the next RAUSI Dispatches in your mailbox Thursday, 1 June 2023. All members are welcome to contribute newsworthy matters to future monthly issues of Dispatches by e-mailing us at admin@rausi.ca. The content submission deadline is Thursday, 25 May 2023. 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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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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