The Canadian Navy Heritage Team (CNHT) is responsible for the planning and execution of heritage activities related to the promotion and practice of customs and traditions within the Canadian Navy.
To this end the CNHT:
• Assists the Chief of Maritime Staff (CMS) in matters of protocol relating to customs & traditions;
• Assists with the organization and execution of commemorative events (e.g. Navy centennial, Battle of the Atlantic);
• Develops heritage related material for distribution to members and the public;
• Liaises with naval museums and other heritage organizations to maximize available resources;
• Maintains the naval heritage project portion of the Navy website;
• Supports instruction in naval customs, traditions, history and heritage within Fleet Schools and Naval Reserve Divisions (NRDs);
• Assists the Maritime Command Historian; and
• Responds to requests for heritage information.
Mailing Address: Canadian Navy Heritage Team
National Defence Headquarters
101 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa ON K1A 0K2
Attn: SO Heritage
Mr. Graeme Arbuckle
Director - Navy History Phone - (819) 997-8335
and Heritage: Fax - (819) 934-8542
graeme.arbuckle@forces.gc.ca
Sub-Lieutenant Kevin Sirko
Staff Officer Heritage: Phone - (819) 997- 6593
kevin.sirko@forces.gc.ca
Dr. Richard H. Gimblett
Command Historian: Phone - (819) 997-3720
richard.gimblett@forces.gc.ca