The Van Doos in Afghanistan is a documentary that propels you directly into the heart of the action among the soldiers serving with the Royal 22e Régiment. Private Stéphane Perreault is passionate about his profession in the infantry. He talks about what made him decide to enlist and how proud he is to serve in the military as part of the French-speaking Royal 22e Régiment. He plans to carry on his work for a long time to come.
Ages 15 to 18
Health/Personal Development - Identity
Languages - English as a Second Language
Social Studies - Canada in the World Today
Social Studies - Quebec/Federal Relations
Private Perreault comments that he feels motivated now that he is a member of the military, and has found the “adventure” that he needed. Ask the class what they think motivates him. Perreault discusses some stereotypes of the military and how his regiment has disproved them. What are some other stereotypes about the military and its members? Perreault makes an important point about how French helps prevent “infiltration”: how else might language help to define identity for the regiment?