The Routes to Rediscovery - Public Engagement Project

Ghost River Rediscovery’s Routes to Rediscovery - Public Engagement Project aims to raise awareness about local and international development issues and international cooperation opportunities among its participants and Canadian citizens. 

The project brings international youth leaders together with youth leaders from across Canada. The group will travel throughout parts of Western Canada, being hosted by members of the communities they visit.  In each community, the group will strive to connect with the youth, leaders, Elders and general public, sharing and learning about community development, Indigenous issues, leadership, international cooperation, culture and Rediscovery.

Project Details

The project begins on June 14th, 2008 with a Team Building camp at the Ghost River Wilderness Area Base Camp.

Participants will then spend approximately seven weeks as a group journeying to Canadian communities, building leadership skills, experiencing the diversity of the country’s landscape and peoples, sharing culture and creatively exploring development issues affecting their own communities as well as the communities they visit. 

Participants will engage the public through

• cultural presentations
• roundtable discussions and workshops
• community service
• leadership activities
• traditional ceremonies

The project will conclude in Calgary with a 2 day debrief program abd closing ceremony at the Ghost River Rediscovery office on Aug 4, 2008.

How to become involved as a PARTICIPANT

To apply to the project as a participant, you must

• be between 18 and 28
• be available full-time (24 hours/day, 7 days/week) from June 14 to Aug 4, 2008
• complete an application package. The application package consists of your cover letter, resume, references and a completed application form (available at pep apply)
• be ready for a challenging and rewarding experience!

How to become involved as a COMMUNITY HOST

If you are interested in having our group visit your community, please contact Lori DeLuca by telephone at 403-270-9351 or by email at ldeluca@ghostriverrediscovery.com  

The length of each community visit will vary, with most stays ranging from 3 – 7 days.  All community visits will take place between June 14 and Aug 4, 2008.

Community hosts can help the group arrange:

• meetings with community leaders
• community service activities
• visits to local sites
• time with Elders
• activities with local youth (ideally who are interested and/or involved in youth leadership)
• activities/events involving leadership
• workshops and roundtable discussions
• accommodations