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MV Asterix Family Network

Connect with others going through the same experience, participate in social activities, and get the latest updates on deployments and work-related absences.

During Deployment & Absence Resources and Services

Currently experiencing a deployment or work-related absence? Discover the resources and services available to you and your family.
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Contact Information

Email:asterix.family@emfrc.com
Facebook Group:MV Asterix Family Network
MV Asterix on Social Media:Facebook, Instagram


When you join the Family Network for MV Asterix, you will receive important updates on deployments and work-related absences, information on social activities, and have the opportunity to connect with others going through the same experience.

Register with us to receive deployment and work-related absence support by becoming a part of your Family Network, connecting with the MFRC local to you, and/or receiving support in French.

NRU Asterix Pre-Deployment Brief Recap (January 2026)

Here is the recording from the NRU Asterix Pre-Deployment Brief (minus operational security information) that was held on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026.

Programming at the MFRC

Group of children and an adult walking on a forest trail.

Camp Maple Leaf BC Presentation

Learn about the charity camp for military children in Shawnigan Lake this summer. Pizza will be served!
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Two blue cups of coffee on a wooden table.

Drop-In Morning Coffee Connections

This volunteer-led program allows you to meet other military family community members in a relaxed setting. Registration is not required.
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A family gardening, focusing on planting in pots.

Wellness Wednesday: Family Gardening

In March, join our Wellness Team for an evening of gardening, learning and planting together!
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Children playing with toys in a bright classroom.

Parent & Child Programming

The MFRC offers several in-person options for parents to meet other parents, and for children to connect.
Stay & Play 123 Music & Me

Programming for Children and Youth

Children eating pizza around a table.

Junior Fast Friends (Ages 5-9)

*NEW* This is an opportunity to explore new activities and games while making connections with other military connected children. 
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Child in a cardboard astronaut costume holding a cardboard rocket.

Fast Friends: "Out of the Box" Night (Ages 8-16)

Ever wondered what you can do with a pile of cardboard, rolls of tape, some new friends and a whole lot of imagination?
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Two children holding a small globe.

Supporting Children Through Absence

Help your child(ren) adjust to a parent being away on a deployment or work-related absence.
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Respite Child Care During Absences

Available at no cost when a military parent is deployed or away for work-related reasons for 21 consecutive days or more. 
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