Armed Forces name former MP as first Indigenous Knowledge Keeper

WINNIPEG — The Canadian Armed Forces have named its first Indigenous Knowledge Keeper.

The military is set to host a ceremony tonight in Winnipeg for Warrant Officer Robert-Falcon Ouellette, who is also to be promoted to captain.

The military says the new position is part of its effort to embrace and welcome Indigenous spirituality with its members.

Ouellette is a former Liberal member of Parliament who also ran for mayor of the province’s capital.