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A Haitian woman and child give a man in military uniform a bouquet of flowers. Around them, a line of uniformed military personnel carry bags of supplies into a village.

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Haitian-born Canadian Marc-Bernard Philippe painted this scene depicting interactions between Haitians and Canadians serving with the United Nations. The Creole text, translated, reads “Thank you, Canada, for OP Pivot.” Operation PIVOT was Canada’s name for its mission in Haiti from March 1995 to March 1996. Canada contributed to the United Nations mission, which was mandated to provide security and stability to the government of Haiti.

Date Made 1995
Associated Persons Major Marc-Bernard Philippe
Institution Canadian War Museum
Collection Beaverbrook Collection of War Art
Object No. 19970043-001
Medium Acrylic on canvas

Discussing Art and Photographs

Canada and Peacekeeping Operations

Black Canadians and Canada's Military