The Regimental Family
The Regiment comprises a broad group of components that, together, form the Regimental Family.
Honorary Appointments
Colonel-in Chief - His Majesty King Charles III, KG, KT, GCB, OM, AK, QSO, CD, PC
Honorary Colonel - Honorary Colonel Abdo (Albert) El Tassi, CM, OM, LL.D
Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel - Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel Gail Asper, OC, OM, LL.D
The Senate
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EXECUTIVE
President: Major B.P. Orton, CD (Ret’d)
Vice-President: Lieutenant-Colonel J. Robins, SC, CD (Ret’d)
Battalion Commanding Officer: Lieutenant-Colonel P. Sliwowski, CD
Regimental Secretary: Major-General D.C. Tabbernor, CMM, MSM, CD (Ret’d)
Secretary: Vacant
Treasurer: Vacant
The Battalion
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SENIOR LEADERSHIP
Commanding Officer:
Lieutenant-Colonel Piotr (Peter) Sliwowski, CDRegimental Sergeant Major:
Chief Warrant Officer J.H. (John) Dawson, MMM, CDSUB-UNITS
Battalion Headquarters
Alpha Company
The Regimental Band
Ceremonial Detachments (Pioneers and Skirmishers)
The Association
Fellowship
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Membership in the Association is open to all serving and retired members of The Royal Winnipeg Rifles as well as relatives of past and serving members.
CONTACTS
President:
Maj Richard Desjardins, CD (Ret’d)
(204) 954-0010
rifleman@live.caMembership:
RWRAssoc@gmail.com
The Museum & Archives
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Explore the history of Canada’s military of the Little Black Devils from virtual and in-person events to guided tours through the Archives and the Museum. Admission is free.
Location
Minto Armoury, 969 St. Matthews, Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Cadet Corps
Youth Leadership Program
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Cadets are encouraged to become active, responsible members of their communities. They make valuable contributions to Canadian society on a daily basis in terms of environmental, citizenship and community activities. Cadets also learn valuable life and work skills such as teamwork, leadership and citizenship.
The 2295 Royal Canadian Army Cadets (The Royal Winnipeg Rifles) meet on Wednesdays @ 18:15-21:15 at Minto Armouries (969 St Matthews Avenue in Winnipeg). The Cadet Corps runs optional programs for Biathlon, Band and Marksmanship at other times during the week as well.
To sign up, please complete the Online Registration Tool prior to coming down on a Wednesday night. When you do come on a Wednesday night, you will be required to bring two pieces of ID for the applicant, for most people this is a Birth Certificate and Manitoba Health Card..
CONTACTS
The Foundation
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The Royal Winnipeg Rifles Foundation was established by Deed of Trust as a charitable organization on October 26, 2015 with the role of providing, in perpetuity, financial support to all components of the Regiment.
The Foundation is managed by a Board of Trustees and although operating at ‘arm’s length’, works very collaboratively with the Regiment in providing financial support to the components. This in turn assists in perpetuating the history, customs and traditions of the Regiment as well as supporting members of the Regimental family. The charitable purposes of the Foundation are at Section III of the Deed of Trust.
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