The United Services Institute of Vancouver Island was founded in 1927 and granted the Royal prefix by HM Queen Elizabeth II in 1972. Today the Honourable Steven L. Point, OBC, Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia, is the Institute’s Honorary Patron.
Newsletter
Each quarter RUSI-VI publishes a newsletter to its members containing short articles relating to national security and national defense activities.
About RUSI-VI
In the About RUSI-VI section of this website you will find more information about this organization, specifically information on the following:
Opinion Articles
RUSI-VI members have written opinion articles on a wide variety of defence related topics.
Veterans’ Oral History Project
NEWS: Due to severe funding cuts, UVic can no longer cover costs for the Veteran’s Oral History course. Read how to help.
RUSI-VI has partnered with the History Department of the University of Victoria to assist with coming up with subjects and veterans for interviewing. Read more about this project on the Veterans’ Oral History pages.
Monthly Luncheons and Other Events
On the second Wednesday of the months of September to November and January to May, RUSI-VI holds a luncheon featuring a guest speaker in the 5th Field Regiment Officers’ Mess at the Bay Street Armoury. Please see the Events Page for the current schedule of speakers.