President’s Corner

Please refer to PTSD and Some Options for Therapy – Centre of Excellence on PTSD (veteransmentalhealth.ca) Robert Thibeau President

All VAC is preparing a written article for release sometime this year and I received a call from VAC looking for pictures of women and their service To me this is a long time in coming to recognize the service of our women and their contributions and sacrifices. I...

All,  I received this document this morning and spoke with Nishika Jardine (OVO) and the summary looks at benefits for family members who are affected by mental health issues.  As you read through this and you feel something needs clarification please ask.  My concern...

All Members of AVA, This year has been exceptionally interesting and challenging year for our Veterans, their families and all Canadians.  Covid-19 has certainly hit the global community with hope in sight for the New Year. Even though we have been isolating we all...

It is that time of year once again that we pause and reflect on our Aboriginal Veterans in the Spirit of Remembrance.  We remember all those who fought, were wounded and we remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in countless battles and conflicts where we...

Our organization has been keeping busy over the past year leading into 2019.  We have established ourselves on 3 Advisory Boards of Veterans Affairs Canada and although it may appear little has been accomplished by the government, we have managed to see some movement...

Members, It is with a great deal of pride that I share with you the some of the steps that the Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones (AVA) has made over the past number of years. As I believe history is extremely important to who we are as individuals, nations and as First...

On Friday September 22nd, I had the opportunity to give a presentation at the 46th Annual General Assembly of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel. The presentation was about many issues we are working on. We have approched the new Minister...

Recently, myself as your President and Mr. Bob Crane from AVA Ontario met with Mr. Guy Dancause who is looking to produce an educational segment on Aboriginal Veterans past and present. The concept is to "show Elders of our communities and our youth nationwide who...