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Sergeant (Sgt.) Francis Pegahmagabow, one of the most decorated Aboriginal members to have served in the Canadian Armed Forces. Sgt. Pegahmagabow attained the rank of corporal during his service as a sniper and scout in the First World War with the 1st Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Earning a Military Medal with two bars, he is the most decorated First World War Aboriginal soldier. Through new evidence, his rank has been revised from Corporal (Cpl.) to Sgt.

Sergent (Sgt.) Francis Pegahmagabow, l'un des membres les autochtones les plus décorés pour avoir servi dans les Forces armées canadiennes. Sgt. Pegahmagabow a atteint le grade de caporal lors de son service en tant que tireur d'élite et éclaireur dans la Première Guerre mondiale avec le 1er Bataillon de la Force expéditionnaire du Canada. Gagner une médaille militaire avec deux barrettes, il est le soldat de la Première Guerre mondiale autochtone le plus décoré. Grâce à de nouvelles preuves, son rang a été révisé de caporal (Cpl.) Sgt.

http://www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/news-publications/national-news-details-no-menu.page?doc=courage-under-fire-first-nations-war-hero-a-fighter-on-two-fronts/i9se0262

Army News (National) | Canadian Army | Article | Courage under Fire: First Nations war hero a... One of only 38 Canadians to win the Military Medal three times for bravery and devotion under fire, sniper and scout Sgt Francis Pegahmagabow was the most decorated First World War Aboriginal soldier.

Aboriginal Summer Instruction Programs Do you know an Aboriginal youth (First Nations Status or Non-Status, Métis or Inuit), 17 years of age or older who might be interested in a unique summer employment program that combines Aboriginal culture and teachings with military training? If so, check this out!

We are in the midst of planning and preparing for our upcoming RAVEN 2015 course. If you've ever thought about the program or are interested in applying, go to your nearest CFRC and get your application in now.

Happy Holidays! Check out this week's issue of the Lookout for this article about a previous RAVEN Pl Comd who is riding her bike from Victoria to Mexico to raise awareness for Mental Health.
http://www.lookoutnewspaper.com/issues/59/2014-12-22-51.pdf

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Raven grads tackle life in the military - VicNews.com

Raven grads tackle life in the military - Victoria News Thirty First Nation, Metis and Inuit graduate from unique Canadian Forces training program

The last of our RAVEN 2014 graduates left for home today. Best of luck in your future endeavours.

LGen Marquis Hainse

As Champion for Aboriginal Peoples I congratulate the 30 graduates of RAVEN '14 conducted by

Comme champion des Autochtones , je félicite les 30 finissants de RAVEN 14 conduit par

Lots of practice this week to sort out the kinks for tomorrow's grad parade.

Confidence Course

Four days in the field for Ex Warrior ended with an amphibious assault up to the top of Mary Hill. It was tiring, but well worth it.

Rappelling day two. And it's off to the field tomorrow.