What can Canadian Military College Alumni do to promote Reconciliation with Indigenous People?

What can Canadian Military College Alumni do to promote Reconciliation with Indigenous People? The Class of 1988 proposes some answers. E-Veritas Article Submission, by 16598 Scott Stevenson, RRMC 1988 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC), in the preface to its final report in 2015 asked: “Now that we know about residential schools and…

Head injury becomes catalyst for entrepreneurial career pivot for RRMC Alum

Last week, the Globe & Mail Report on Business profiled the entrepreneurial passion of the Past President of the Royal Military Colleges of Canada Foundation, Chris Theal (18524, RRMC Class of 1992).  Following a head injury a year and a half ago, Chris took on an anti-inflammatory diet regime that has since become a lifestyle…

To the RMC and RMC Saint-Jean Graduating Classes of 2021 from the RMC Foundation: I Have Confidence in You!

To the RMC and RMC Saint-Jean Graduating Classes of 2021 from the RMC Foundation: I Have Confidence in You! Earning an undergraduate degree from one of Canada’s military colleges is no easy task.  It is not for the faint of heart.  At the Royal Military Colleges of Canada Foundation – we know the level of…

Resilience Plus Project Wins $25,000 Grant from Bell Let’s Talk

Over the past two years, Dr. Lobna Chérif has been developing a bilingual education-based resilience program for Naval/Officer Cadets called Resilience Plus.  The program is intended to give students, faculty, and staff access to knowledge about resilience that can help during these difficult times and assist them in achieving success. Dr. Chérif applied for a…

The Class of 1962 Agrees to Fund Grad Frames for the Class of 2021

The Class of 1962 Agrees to Fund Grad Frames for the Class of 2021 Some of you may remember that last year the Class of 1962 provided funding for the Class of 2020 commission scrolls and degrees frames.  The RMC Foundation and the Commandant  would like to once again thank the Class of 1962 for…

“Anger won’t heal her, love will”: 20754 Chris Haines, father of North Vancouver hit-and-run victim speaks out

This article was originally posted on LinkedIn and sent to me from 13766 Konrad Mech to share with the ex -cadet community.  Read the news article here. From the LinkedIn page of 20754 Chris Haines, Class of 1997: “I just want thank everyone who has reached out with support and prayers for my daughter Grace.…

Valentines Day Virtual Paint Night

RMC Foundation and the RMC Unit Hosting a Virtual Paint Night Friday 12 February 2021 The RMC Foundation, in partnership with the RMC Unit Fund, are hosting a Valentines Day Virtual Paint Night on Friday 12 February 2021 at 1800 hrs. The event is hosted virtually by Paint Cabin, and your registration will include: A…

RMC Foundation Announces Top Donors for 2020

The RMC Foundation Announces the New 18 for 2020 In 1880, The Royal Military College of Canada graduated its first 18 gentlemen cadets; now known as The Old Eighteen.  The purpose of the New Eighteen Society is to recognize the top 18 major financial contributions to the RMC Foundation each calendar year by individual donors…

Pratt & Whitney Canada Supports Canada’s Future Leaders

Pratt & Whitney Donates $17,000 to the RMC Foundation in 2021 The RMC Foundation is pleased to announce our first major donation of 2021 from Pratt & Whitney Canada. Pratt & Whitney made the donation to three important funds:  Diversity, Academics, and RMC Saint-Jean. Since 1998 Pratt & Whitney has been a major supporter of…

And the winner is …

The Battle of the Classes has officially closed for 2020 with amazing results.  Your donations raised $358,029.07 for the future leaders of Canada! It was a tight race between the Classes of 1969 and 1979 until the end, but the Class of 1969 prevailed as the 2020 Battle of the Classes Champion. Thank you to…

La Chasse-Galerie 2016 Rideau Canoe Trip

La Chasse-Galerie 2016 Rideau Canoe Trip A long time ago a group of voyageurs made a deal with the devil to fly them in a canoe from their backwoods camp to their homes and loved ones on the Saint Lawrence. In September 2016 a crew of fifteen will relive the chasse-galerie legend by paddling a…

Zombies metaphorically invade Currie Hall

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Zombies metaphorically invade Currie Hall On a beautiful November evening, hordes of RMCC students, faculty, staff and friends filled Currie Hall for the twenty-fifth edition of the Class of 1965 Teaching Excellence Award. The Award was established in 1990 on the occasion of the twenty-fifth reunion of the Class “to recognize excellence in teaching…

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