From: bdford@mb.sympatico.ca 
  
 "Tim Lee"  wrote in message 
 news:eec6be4d.0310101934.61f9cb9d@posting.google.com... 
 > Hello 
 > 
 > I wanted to start the discussion about RACISM and Sexual Harasement in 
 > Canadian forces and what are the chanels out there to effectively deal 
 > with it. 
 > 
 > I myself am in regular forces and ofcourse am a visible minorities, 
 > and have a number of bad experences in regard to RACISM and I am 
 > feeling getting isolated, I would appreicate any one with any 
 > information about how to encounter the racism in Canadian Forces. 
  
 My personal advice is below. 
  
 My suggestion would be that you deal with specific incidents directly with 
 the alleged perpetrator.  Explain to the perpetrator that you do not 
 appreciate whatever comments/actions they are indulging in (and why you do 
 not appreciate it if necessary, however this is likely not required).  This 
 type of response is most easily accomplished immediately when the event 
 occurs. 
  
 If you cannot do this, and even after you have, contact your local harasment 
 advisor.  Each unit has these individuals.  Your unit Adjutant, and quite 
 frankly any of the unit officers (and most Sgts and Warrant Officers) will 
 be able to find these people for you.  Ask someone you trust to link you up 
 with a Harrassment Advisor.  The Harassment Advisors are almost invariably 
 well respected, very knowledgeable, and are effective conduits between the 
 complaintant, the harasser, and the chain of command when required.   If 
 required your complaint will be directed to a Harassment Investigator. 
 These personnel are generally from all rank levels, I have seen Cpls through 
 to Capt/Major perform the role of HA (Harassment Advisor) and HI (Harassment 
 Investigator). 
  
  
 > 
 > If you have stories of your own and would like to share at this forum 
 > and how you dealt with the issue then please post a reply or send me a 
 > direct email at timlee02@hotmail.com 
  
 Other persons / complaintants issues are quite frankly none of your 
 business.  If you want advice, then ask for it.  The unit Harassment Advisor 
 is the best source. 
  
 If you want a compendium of harassment complaints I would suggest that you 
 try through Access To Information. 
  
 Bob Ford 
  
  
 > 
 > Kinds Regards 
 > Tim Lee 
  
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