The Royal Canadian Military Institute is a century-old, independent, member-supported organization

which
strives to be Canada's premier independent institute for the study of military strategy, arts and literature;

and which
promotes pride in a strong, unified and independent Canada by enhancing public understanding of our political and military history;

by means of
maintaining, expanding and opening to scholars our Museum, Archive, Library and Art Collections;

and by
conducting educational conferences, seminars and open forums as well as preparing and publishing original papers, studies and journals;

centered on
our historical headquarters in Toronto, which houses our collections, conference facilities and amenities for our members;

maintained by
the fees and donations and the volunteer services of private members.