Armed Forces name Robert-Falcon Ouellette as first Indigenous Knowledge Keeper

Robert Falcon Ouellette has been appointed the first Indigenous knowledge keeper for the Canadian Armed Forces.

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.

He has served in the military for 29 years, starting with the navy league and sea cadet program.

He is currently an associate professor of education at the University of Ottawa.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 30, 2025.