MCDV Family Network
When you join a Family Network for the Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDV), you’ll receive important email updates on a deployment, information on social activities and get the opportunity to connect with others going through the same experience as part of HMCS Brandon, HMCS Edmonton, HMCS Nanaimo, HMCS Saskatoon, HMCS Whitehorse, or HMCS Yellowknife.
| Family Network Representative: | Akasha & Sneha |
|---|---|
| Email: | Family Network Rep |
| Facebook Group: | MCDV Family Network |
| Family Information Form: | English, French (PDF) |
| Deployment Support Book: | English, French (PDF) |
| Website: | Royal Canadian Navy |
| MCDVs on Social Media: | HMCS Edmonton on Twitter, HMCS Brandon on Twitter |
| Other Resources: | Command Team Guide (PDF), Unit Liaison Handbook (PDF) |
Quick Links
- Banner Making Kits for Op Caribbe
- Colouring Contest
- Delicious Deployment Dinners
- Music Bingo
- Mystery Mondays
- Photos
- Podcast Listening Party
- Podcasts on Deployment
- Respite Child Care
- Return & Reintegration (R2MR): Adult Session
- Return & Reintegration (R2MR): Parenting Session
- Wellness Wednesdays
- Where's the Bear Contest
Banner Making Kits for Op Caribbe
The MFRC will supply you with all the materials needed to make welcome home banners and decorations.
Colouring Contest
Every month, the MFRC has a colouring contest for all ages. Prizes to be won!
Delicious Deployment Dinners
A group where participants share their ideas on the challenges of cooking during deployment.
Music Bingo
A fun night of music bingo brought to you by our friends at Regroove.
Mystery Mondays
A fun monthly online activity with other families.
Photos
Here is a photo from HMCS Saskatoon sending some St. Patricks’ Day Greetings from Sea.
Here are some from HMCS Brandon with some greetings from sea and in celebration of month of the military child:
Podcast Listening Party
Sort of like a book club but for podcast episodes related to the military lifestyle.
Podcasts on Deployment
Here are a few episodes of the MFRC’s podcast that you might want to listen to.
Listen via your favourite podcasting app
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRADIO | Stitcher
Preparing Couples for Reunion
For couples experiencing a military deployment, a homecoming isn’t always like the movies. Reintegration can be a challenge. Let’s take a look at what people are feeling and a few tips to have a smooth reunion. Special guest: Sandra Pinard, Deployment Coordinator at the Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre.
Respite Child Care
Families qualify for free deployment respite child care when they experience a work-related separation 21 days or longer. Take advantage of this great service and give yourself a break.
Return & Reintegration (R2MR): Adult Session
Learn some useful techniques and tips to have a successful homecoming.
Return & Reintegration (R2MR): Parenting Session
If you have kids, here are some tips to help everyone in your family have a successful homecoming.
Wellness Wednesdays
An informal discussion around various mindful topics with the challenges of the military lifestyle in mind.
Where's the Bear Contest
Every month, the MFRC has a contest for you to spot the location of the bear in the photograph. Prizes to be won!