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GMAM getting a modern systems makeover
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The Greenwood Military Aviation Museum accessioning and collection management has come a long way since the museum first opened to the public in 1995. This year, 30 years later, with the help of its new collections manager, Jennifer Ross, the GMAM will undergo a major revamp of its storage facilities; a renovation that will help… Read more
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Transgender Awareness Week, Transgender Day of Remembrance: honouring lives, promoting awareness
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Transgender Awareness Week, November 13 to 19, raises visibility for the transgender and gender-diverse community, educating the public about their experiences and challenges. Advocates and allies amplify transgender voices, promote understanding and combat discrimination; fostering inclusivity. The week leads to Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) November 20, a solemn day honouring transgender individuals lost to… Read more
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Remembrance Day: the wearing of the poppy
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May 15, 2025, the National Defence Clothing and Dress Committee approved the wearing of Indigenous-crafted poppies to “recognize and honour the contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples” by Canadian Armed Forces members in the same manner as the Royal Canadian Legion poppy, commemorating Canadians who died in battle. Read more
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Beaded poppy carries extra respect, remembrance
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After a morning of squinted eyes, pricked fingers and self-doubt, a dozen people left a special workshop satisfied with their own, personal symbol of remembrance. The Macdonald Museum in Middleton hosted Mi’kmaw artist Karen Beals October 16, as she shared a sampler of her traditional quillwork and beading in a pre-Remembrance Day beaded poppy project. Read more
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Connecting stories to the community
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The evidence of community ties through time were evident as Andrew Stewart, a linesman with the Town of Berwick’s Berwick Electric Commission, raised the first of dozens of commemorative banners for his great-grandfather, William C. Stewart. Read more
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Shared art, shared remembrance
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Greenwood’s 7Arts, in collaboration with the Middleton Macdonald Museum, has a shared, timely exhibit of remembrance and reflection on display at the museum November 3 through 14. Read more
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Wolfville puts poppies, veterans’ banners in public eye
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October 14, the Royal Canadian Legion Dr. C.B. Lumsden Branch 74 Wolfville held its first veteran banner program ceremony, a heartfelt and historic event that brought the community together to honour those who served. Read more
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Shot in the arm for Fall health
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14 Wing Greenwood Colonel Luc Vachon and Wing Chief Warrant Officer Justin Harper made an October 28 visit to 26 Canadian Forces Health Services for their Fall flu and COVID-19 immunizations. Read more
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14 Wing Community Pantry launches to lend a hand
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A “community pantry” project has recently been approved by 14 Wing Greenwood, and will be placed in the hallway outside the 14 Wing Chaplains’ office, in the AVM Morfee Centre, School Road. This initiative will help Defence Team members and their immediate families living on or off base. Read more
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Start a four-part SISIP financial literacy series November 13
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Greenwood SISIP financial counsellor Alison Reid will lead a four-part financial literacy series for CAF members and their families 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays, November 13, 20 and 27; and December 4. Read more
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