Veterans Affairs Canada staff visits Rankin Inlet to discuss services, benefits
Former, current service members are invited to make appointments
Current and former Canadian Armed Forces, including Canadian Rangers and RCMP members, are invited to make an appointment with Veteran Affairs Canada while they are in Rankin Inlet this week to talk about services available to them. Pictured, an Armed Forces member and Canadian Ranger shoot during recent military exercises near Pond Inlet. (Photo by Master Corporal Antoine Brochu, Canadian Armed Forces Combat Camera)
Veterans Affairs Canada representatives are in Rankin Inlet for part of this week to speak with people about the services the department offers.
Employees will be in Rankin Inlet until Wednesday, said a Veteran’s Affairs news release issued Sept. 15.
The department offers benefits, services and support to former and current members of the Canadian Armed Forces including Canadian Rangers, RCMP officers and their families.
That includes access to financial support programs and benefits, including compensation for service-related illnesses or injuries; income support; and emergency funds for former or current service members facing financial difficulties.
As well, the department can help with employment and education for post-service life, assist veterans in need of a home, and provide services relating to members’ mental and physical health.
The Veterans Affairs employees will be in Rankin Inlet until Wednesday. Former and current services members can make appointments by phone at 1-866-522-2122.
They should be recruiting while they’re at it. Many young inuit have the discipline required, are great shooters, and are COD pros. Armed forces is a great career path and don’t require a fancy degree or anything.
I agree with what you say except for the discipline. If they are disciplined, why such high truancy rates from school?
Probably cause theyre not interested or engaged. However if you look at it thru a different lens, going out on a multi-day hunting trip waiting patiently for good shot is a real discipline.
Skills can be applied in different circumstances. The discipline and patience learned while hunting can be applied to classroom. It could/would be a win win.
How many kids are going on those hunting trips? Some, but I doubt even a majority
The Land Program was very good to have, as hunting became expensive for most families, the Land Program would allow for us students to go out on the land with elders to go hunting and fishing for couple of days. It kept me interested in going to school. I think the Government of Nunavut should reintroduce that as most students won’t be academics, but would excel as hunters under elders guidance and provide country for the communities in the long run. It’s like having a trades!
Here’s something people won’t mention, poverty, 42% of Inuit children live under the poverty line. People that are hungry can’t think properly, school is on their last thing on their mind. They along with their parents are worried about when their next meal will be.
I know this comment will have micro aggressive statement.