Deadline: 14-Jun-23
Katimavik is seeking applications for its National Experience Challenges to empower young people to become:
- Supporters of Truth and Reconciliation across Canada;
- Contributors to an eco-friendly and sustainable world;
- Advocates for inclusiveness and diversity; and
- Confident change-makers working towards a better Canada.
This fully-immersive 5.5 month program brings together 11 young adults who share and manage a Katimavik house while living in two different communities. The group will be accompanied by a Project Leader, who resides in the house to mentor the life-changing experience.
The Katimavik National Experience challenges youth to make a positive impact in each of the communities while also developing a vast set of skills and competencies. Throughout the 5.5 months, participants are very busy and can expect to participate fully in the following:
- Volunteering 30 hours a week at local non-profit organizations;
- Learning about Indigenous peoples in Canada and engaging in meaningful truth and reconciliation initiatives;
- Team building and collaboration;
- Designing and implementing community projects;
- Managing all aspects of the Katimavik house, including daily meal preparation;
- Plan cultural discovery, group outings and fun activities during evenings and weekends.
Locations
Katimavik Participants are currently making a difference in the following communities across Canada :
- Nanaimo, BC
- Calgary, AB
- Wetaskiwin, AB
- Brandon, MB
- Winnipeg, MB
- Sudbury, ON
- Quebec City, QC
- Saguenay, QC
- Halifax, NS
Eligibility Criteria
Before you apply, consider asking the following to determine if the Katimavik National Experience is a good fit for you. Are you:
- 17 — 25 years old?
- A resident or citizen of Canada?
- Motivated to learn new skills?
- Ready to meet the challenges of group living be a team player?
- Prepared to volunteer and participate in group activities?
- Feel able to fully commit to an immersive full-time program and be willing to work on your self-autonomy?
For more information, visit Katimavik.