Canadian Rangers and Junior Canadian Rangers

Introduction to References

In this section you can find further information pertaining to Canadian Rangers and Junior Canadian Rangers. Some documents are of direct interest to those within the Canadian Forces organization, while others are helpful to journalists and students who are interested in learning more about the two groups.

Publications – Several of the Canadian Ranger Patrol Groups publish regular bulletins or newsletters that are chock-full of practical information. Check out this section to learn which mushrooms are edible, how to tie a jam knot, and how to find and purify water in the wilderness, among other useful tips.   Go to...

News Archive – here you can read what the media have said about Canadian Rangers and Junior Canadian Rangers over the years. These articles are often inspirational, frequently educational, and always interesting. And if the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” holds true, than there is more than enough colour and content here to hold your attention for days to come.   Go to...

Media Gallery – this is the place to check out current copies of Backgrounders, News Releases, Media Advisories and other official media tools regarding the Canadian Rangers and Junior Canadian Rangers.   
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CAN RAN 2000 – is the review and assessment of the Canadian Rangers and Junior Canadian Rangers. This document provides the way ahead for the two organizations through the end of Fiscal Year 2008.   Go to...

You can also read about the relationship between Elders and the Canadian Forces, and learn about religious and cultural accommodation in the Canadian Forces.

Special Interest

Several publications exist that are of special interest to Canadian Rangers and Aboriginal members of the Canadian Forces. We felt the following two publications in particular were relevant to this audience. Please contact the library at MGen Pearkes Building, National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa for further information.

• Cultural and Religious Accommodation in the Canadian Forces. Contains Military Gender Integration and Employment Equity. Human Rights and Social Change Policy. April 2000.
• Elders and the Canadian Forces. By Harvey McCue and Associates. April 5, 1999. Discussion regarding appropriateness and roles of First Nations elders within CF. Interesting references to gifts of tobacco, etc.