DDAG (Defence Diversity Advisory Groups)
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
DIAG | Defence Indigenous Advisory Group
Champion - LCol Ryan Kastrukoff
Mil Co-Chair - MCpl Kevin Morrison
Civ Co-Chair - Mr. Ian Stimpson
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
Champion - Vacant
Mil Co-Chair - PO 2 Duncan Bowes
D/Mil Co-Chair - Cpl Adam Miller
Civ Co-Chair - Vacant
The DAG-PwD represents persons who have a short-term, long-term or recurring physical, mental, sensory, psychiatric, or learning impairment that may cause them to be disadvantaged at work. Members of the DAG-PwD provide advice to Defence Team leadership on barriers that prevent an equitable representation of persons with disabilities and recommend relevant policy and procedural changes.
Champion - LCol Corrine Koekhuyt
Mil Co-Chair - Maj Lisa Nguyen
Civ Co-Chair - Ms. Michelle Divorne
DVMAG | Defence Visible Minority Advisory Group
Champion - LCol Harding SNM
Mil Co-Chair - Capt Kalay DS/Capt Yu F
Civ Co-Cair - Vacant
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.