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DTBEN advocates for the dismantling of anti-Black Racism, both in internal policies and programs that directly affect Black Defence Team members and their families/dependents and in public policy and program delivery, military training and planning and in operations that keep Canada Safe, Secure, Engaged.</font></font>
 
DTBEN advocates for the dismantling of anti-Black Racism, both in internal policies and programs that directly affect Black Defence Team members and their families/dependents and in public policy and program delivery, military training and planning and in operations that keep Canada Safe, Secure, Engaged.</font></font>
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===<font size="6"><font face="Times New Roman">⭐Our Guiding Principles</font></font>===
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*As a collective network, guided by Black knowledge and practices, we will not replicate power dynamics that are rooted in oppressive structures
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*We hold safe and brave spaces for each other taking care of our collective mental health and well-being.
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*We are intentional and actions-oriented.
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*We support and promote Black-owned businesses and experts including as it relates to anti-racism practices, military doctrine/history, academic research, etc.
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*We stand in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and with other People of Colour to dismantle all forms of systemic racism in the workplace.
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*We will document our work and tell our collective stories using our words and centering our collective and diverse Black perspectives in the narratives.
    
==[[File:SHCPS.png|65px|left|alt=Alternative text]]<b><font size="7.5">Meet Our Co-Chairs</font></b>==
 
==[[File:SHCPS.png|65px|left|alt=Alternative text]]<b><font size="7.5">Meet Our Co-Chairs</font></b>==