The presence of all-gender washrooms in workplaces has become an increasingly visible component of broader efforts to foster inclusion, respect, and operational effectiveness across the Defence Team. For members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community, particularly those who are transgender, non-binary, or otherwise gender diverse, access to safe and appropriate washroom facilities is not simply a matter of convenience but one of safety, dignity, and belonging. Research consistently highl

The Winnipeg Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) continues its innovative support of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and their families with the introduction of its fully virtual Deployment Assistance Group (DAG) form at CFB Winnipeg. Cpl Shoemaker Developed as an MFRC-driven initiative through the innovative efforts of Shelley Dykeman, Deployment Coordinator, the digital DAG form modernises a previously paper-based, in-person process. It allows CAF members preparing f

February is “I Love to Read Month,” and the Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) marked the occasion with a special story time at the Nursery School on February 23, 2026, made even more memorable by the participation of 17 Wing/CFB Winnipeg leaders. Colonel Jody Hanson and Chief Warrant Officer Richard Pierre Rousseau brought stories to life for the morning class. CWO Rousseau had the children engaged with his reading of “Bear’s Loose Tooth” by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapm

On 26 Jan 26, members of 17 Wing had the opportunity to visit the Canadian Museum of Human Rights (CMHR) in Winnipeg for a guided tour of the exhibit Love in a Dangerous Time . The exhibit explores a difficult chapter in Canadian history: the systematic discrimination and dismissal of 2SLGBTQI+ federal public servants during what is now commonly referred to as “the Purge.” Beginning in the 1950s and continuing into the early 1990s, thousands of Canadians serving in the fede

As the calendar edges toward 1 April, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Winnipeg officially reaches the end of its 100th Anniversary year. Guided by a simple but meaningful goal — to highlight the base’s history, connect with the community, and inspire the future — the anniversary year unfolded through a series of events that emphasized participation, storytelling, and shared pride. CFB Winnipeg 100th Anniversary Patch The festivities began early, with a competition to design the