Cadet Brogan Savard, of IqaluitSA国际影视传媒檚 795 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, took part in a four-week training course for marksmanship in Whitehorse this summer.

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Savard has been an enthusiastic cadet since his parents, who were also cadets, encouraged him to join three years ago.

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Marksmanship, said Savard, is an important skill not just for cadets, but for anyone who lives in the North.

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The Iqaluit 795 squadron typically has up to 20 youths, aged 12-18, registered. Savard says that their civilian instructor was in the process of getting her certification to be a range safety officer, so Savard would then assist her on site and lead the other cadets in their shooting.

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Savard enjoyed his experience in Whitehorse, and recommends the cadets camp and course to other young Nunavummiut.

SA国际影视传媒淚 get to meet other cadets from around Canada, and that was really fun. I got to meet sea, air and land cadets, so that was really great... I would like to say that the cadet program is completely free and volunteer-based. The minimum age is 12, and weSA国际影视传媒檙e always open to new cadets. ISA国际影视传媒檇 like to say thank you to the 168th Iqaluit Legion.SA国际影视传媒�

Pointing out that the Cadets motto is SA国际影视传媒渢o learn, to serve, to advance,SA国际影视传媒� Savard said joining the organization is an opportunity to learn new skills, serve one's community and country, and advance oneself SA国际影视传媒渨ith both your conduct and your excellence as well.SA国际影视传媒�

Capt. Frances Ogilvie, public affairs officer for the northwest regional cadet support unit, stated that the camp included approximately 100 cadets from across the three territories. It "afforded them the opportunity to participate in survival training, mountain biking, canoeing, marksmanship, biathlon, team building, orienteering, and leadership activities.SA国际影视传媒�