Month of the Military Child (April 2025)

April is recognized as “Month of the Military Child”, an initiative to recognize Canadian Military Children and their resiliency. 

Military children are like dandelions as they can put down roots almost anywhere and are impossible to destroy.  Just like dandelions, military children can adapt easily and bloom everywhere the wind carries them.  Military children are resilient!

This year, we encourage everyone to wear teal on Monday, April 28th to show military children we know they are strong and resilient.  #TealUpForMilitaryKids!

Learn More: Teal Up

#TealUp Day for Military Kids (April 28, 2025)

April 28^th is recognized as “Teal Up Day” to bring awareness to Month of the Military Child and give Canadian Military Children a day of celebration.
  

Teal Up Day is celebrated on the last Monday of April, encouraging everyone to wear teal to show support for military children. The campaign began in April 2021 in Shilo, Manitoba, inspired by the U.S. "Purple Up" celebration. Shannon Chapman and Stephanie Laviolette from the Shilo Military Family Resource Centre initiated this idea to give Canadian military children their own special day.

The color teal was chosen to represent all branches of the Canadian Military: blue for the Air Force, green for the Army, and blue/white for the Navy. Since its inception, Teal Up has expanded to over 40 locations across Canada.

Learn More: Teal Up for Military Kids | CFB Shilo Facebook

Upcoming Local Events: 

• Teal Up Flag Raising: Monday, April 7th at 11:00 am (CFB Shilo - South/Main Gate)
• Teal Up Launch Party: Saturday, April 12th from 5:00-7:00 pm (CFB Shilo, El Prado Club) Youth in Grades K-12 welcome!
• Teal Up Show of Support Parade: Monday, April 28th at 10:30 am (CFB Shilo - starting point: Officer’s Mess parking lot; End point: between O’Kelly & the MFRC)
• Teal Up Celebration BBQ: Monday, April 28th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm (CFB Shilo, Building L-25)