AMHERST, N.S. - The Sea, Army, Air and Navy League Cadets Day Act recognizes the first Saturday in October as Cadet Day in Nova Scotia, held to honour the cadets, volunteers and supporters of the cadet program.
The cadet program is a tremendous way for young people to engage in a variety of fun, challenging and rewarding activities. It teaches invaluable life and work skills and cadets become responsible and active members of their communities.
High school students who take part in cadets can also earn a credit on their transcript.
"Each year in Nova Scotia we see cadets making an impact in their communities. From cenotaph vigils on Remembrance Day to community service projects they take on, we see cadets giving back." said LCdr. Marie Bourinot, Officer in Charge, Nova Scotia Area at the Regional Cadet Support Unit (Atlantic). "Today I'm honoured and proud to help the province recognize these youth by celebrating the eighth annual Cadet Day in Nova Scotia."
This is the ninth anniversary of Cadet Day in Nova Scotia, the first was observed in 2009
Cadet Day was made an Official Act by the Nova Scotia Government in 2010
Cadet Day celebrates the service and positive influence made by cadets in Nova Scotia’s society
Cadet Day recognizes the positive opportunities and life skills development the Sea, Army, Air and Navy League Cadets provides youth
Nova Scotia Cadet Day celebrates the Royal Canadian Sea, Army and Air Cadets as well as the Navy League Cadets
There are 86 Cadet Corps and Squadrons (27 Sea, 28 Army and 31 Air) with over 3,100 cadets active in Nova Scotia.
For more information on sea, army and air cadets, go to www.cadets.ca .
Air, sea and army cadets will celebrate Cadet Day at a flag raising ceremony at Province House in Halifax on Saturday.
For more information on sea, army and air cadets, visit www.cadets.ca . For more information on navy cadets, visit www.navyleague.ca .
