Opening the pathway for greater Indigenous inclusion in the Armed Forces

The CAF must position itself as an employer of choice for Indigenous Peoples by improving cultural safety, and supporting long-term career development and leadership.

The Canadian Rangers serve as an example of how to facilitate necessary trust and communication, and the integration of Indigenous knowledge into security planning, write Grazia Scoppio and Federica Caso.DND photograph by Cpl. Andrew Wesley

Opinion

BY GRAZIA SCOPPIO, FEDERICA CASO

November 19, 2025

The Canadian Armed Forces has been making substantial efforts to attract, train, and develop leadership skills for Indigenous Peoples who constitute fi...

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