As members of the Canadian
Armed Forces (CAF), the Canadian Rangers
Canadian Rangers in the past
have
- Conducted routine search and rescue operations;
- Provided assistance during the avalanche at
Kangiqsualujjuaq in northern Québec;
- Provided support during the drinking water
crisis in Kashechewan, Ontario; and
- The Rangers perform their tasks exceptionally
well and are extremely valuable to the CAF.
You can visit their web site here
The Soldiers of the North
Who Patrols Canada’s North? The Rangers on the Northern
Frontier
Sgt Jean Tsannie shares her experience as a Canadian
Ranger and reflects on what the organization means to
her.
2022 marks the 75th anniversary of the Canadian Rangers.
Originally formed to protect Canadian sovereignty in the
North, today they support national security and public
safety operations in over 200 remote and isolated
communities.
Through the experiences of Sgt Jean Tsannie of the
Wollaston Lake Ranger Patrol, this video shares the
story of the Rangers, the distinct features that set
them apart from other Canadian military presences, and
the important role they play today in protecting and
supporting Canada’s Northern communities.
This video provides educators an opportunity to present
oral history as a valuable source and incorporate
firsthand accounts into classroom activities and
discussions.
Produced by the Memory Project. For more stories of
service, visit thememoryproject.com
Listen to a podcast about them at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvK-TQ4-BWo
Visit their web site at:
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/canadian-rangers