Diary of a Deployed Doc
Project Background & Objectives Diary of a Deployed Doc was initiated by a Métis Veteran who wrote a book documenting their seven-month deployment in Bosnia in 1998, where they served as the medical advisor to the commander of the Canadian contingent. The project was created to share the experiences of an Indigenous physician serving in a leadership role within the Canadian Armed Forces and to highlight the important contributions Indigenous peoples have made, and continue to make, in military service and peacekeeping efforts. The applicant sought to publish the book in order to reach a broader audience and create a lasting record of their deployment experience. The project objectives included publishing 1,000 paperback copies of the book, making it accessible to Indigenous Veterans, libraries, and schools across Canada, and inspiring future generations through the documentation of Indigenous achievement, leadership, and service.
Project Background & Objectives
Diary of a Deployed Doc was initiated by a Métis Veteran who wrote a book documenting their seven-month deployment in Bosnia in 1998, where they served as the medical advisor to the commander of the Canadian contingent. The project was created to share the experiences of an Indigenous physician serving in a leadership role within the Canadian Armed Forces and to highlight the important contributions Indigenous peoples have made, and continue to make, in military service and peacekeeping efforts. The applicant sought to publish the book in order to reach a broader audience and create a lasting record of their deployment experience. The project objectives included publishing 1,000 paperback copies of the book, making it accessible to Indigenous Veterans, libraries, and schools across Canada, and inspiring future generations through the documentation of Indigenous achievement, leadership, and service.
Milestones & Progress
The project advanced through the completion and refinement of the manuscript. The author completed the initial writing of the book and dedicated time to editing and revising the content to prepare it for publication. Plans were developed to collaborate with Indigenous family members, including the applicant’s daughter, a professional artist, who would create the book cover and interior artwork. The applicant also explored opportunities to work with an Indigenous publishing service to
Final Impacts & Achievements
The applicant is a Métis Veteran that has written a book chronicling their 7-month deployment in 1998 as the medical advisor to the commander of the Canadian contingent in Bosnia. Their objective is to have their book published, allowing the story to reach a wider audience, as it shows a Métis Veteran playing a leadership role in an important mission with the Canadian Armed Forces. The applicant states “It is important that we invest more effort in highlighting the various roles that Indigenous people have and continue to play in the world.”
