The DDAG exists to provide members of DND/CAF an avenue to volunteer their energies and talents towards advising and networking with their colleagues, senior leaders and their subordinates. The purpose is to assist in resolving any systemic issues that may be adversely affecting DND/CAF's ability to capitalize of the full contribution that members make towards a strong effective and representative DND/CAF
Volunteer
If you want to be part of the cultural growth team within 17 Wing, please reach out to volunteer your skills and ideas with one of the 17 Wing Winnipeg, Defence Advisory Groups (DAGs). Membership is open to all CAF members, DND public service employees and CFMWS Non-Public Funds (NPF) employees, regardless of ethnicity, gender, orientation, disability, age, or background. You don’t have to identify with a particular employment equity designated group to be an active member of a DAG. Equally, you can be an ally and support their work towards achieving greater inclusion and respect across 17 Wing.
Most DAGs meet once a month, with a time commitment of just 1.5 hours. For more information or to find meeting times, reach out to the DAGs or visit the 17 Wing Winnipeg - Activities & Announcements page.
There is a 17 Wing DAG for each of the designated groups identified in the Employment Equity Act: women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. In 2020, DND/CAF established a fifth DAG to represent 2SLGBTQI+ members.
For additional support or feedback for the 17 Wing DAGs, Employment Equity or RCAF Culture Transformation, please contact the RCAF 17 Wing Culture Evolution Coordinator, Maj J. Boswall, Jennifer.Boswall@forces.gc.ca.
DIAG | Defence Indigenous Advisory Group
The DIAG exists to provide Indigenous members of DND/CAF an avenue to volunteer their energies and talents towards advising and networking with their colleagues, senior leaders and their subordinates. The purpose is to assist in resolving any systemic issues that may be adversely affecting DND/CAF's ability to capitalize of the full contribution that Indigenous members make towards a strong effective and representative DND/CAF.
DAG- PWD | Defence Advisory Group for Persons with Disabilities
Join the Defence Advisory Group for Persons with Disabilities (DAGPWD)! You don’t need to have a disability to be part of our group—anyone who supports equitable representation and treatment of persons with disabilities is welcome. Our mission is to advise senior leaders on issues affecting DND/CFMWS/CAF personnel in Winnipeg, recommend local or National policy improvements, and foster community through awareness-raising events like the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. Be part of a group that drives positive change and ensures all voices are heard.
DWAO | Defence Women Advisory Organization
Champion - LCol Corrine Koekhuyt
Mil Co-Chair - Maj Mary Valair
Civ Co-Chair - Ms. Michelle Divorne
DVMAG | Defence Visible Minority Advisory Group
The DVMAG represents the visible minority communities within the Defence Team. Members of DVMAG enable dialogue between and among the Defence Team members and personnel who belong to a visible minority. They share their unique insights with leadership about issues affecting visible minorities’ access to employment equity and the negative impacts of lingering discrimination and racism within the organization.
DTPAO | Defence Team Pride Advisory Organization
DTPAO 17 Wing Winnipeg Co-Chairs, email: dtpaowinnipeg@forces.gc.ca
DTPAO | Defence Team Pride Advisory Organization
DTPAO represents 2SLGBTQI+ communities within the Defence Team. Members of the DTPAO provide advice and guidance to senior leadership on how to address, prevent and combat systemic discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender diversity.