Episode 2.26: Transforming Military Cultures

In the 26th episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-hosts Steve Saideman & Artur Wilczynski, Retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations, Canada. Steve & Artur discuss rumors and personalities in the Defence & Public Safety cabinet shuffles; ongoing coup in Niger and civil disobedience in Israel in response to justice reforms. For our feature interview Steve asks Nancy Taber, Tammy George & Maya Eichler about their experience setting up a MINDS network focused on Transforming Military Cultures. Transforming Military Cultures is a network of Canadian and international academic researchers, defence scientists, military members, veterans, and people with relevant lived experience who are collaborating to challenge, reimagine, and transform the Canadian Armed Forces culture into one that embraces inclusivity and difference. The Network employs an anti-oppression framework in drawing on diverse critical perspectives and international lessons learned. Our activities aim to determine the root causes of the problematic military culture and provide practical insights to help transform Canadian Armed Forces culture into one that serves the future needs of Canada and Canadians.