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Metis International Youth Internship Program
Location: Finland, United Kingdom, TBA
Date: TBA
Duration:
6 months
Participant Eligibility:
18-30 years
Self identify as Métis
*Please see application for further requirements*
Cost: Participants receive a wage towards monthly living expenses |
The International Youth Internship Program offers Métis youth the opportunity to travel abroad to complete a six month paid international work experience. The program specializes in Indigenous youth leadership and Indigenous community development.
The program was first offered by Ghost River Rediscovery Society in partnership with the Métis Nation of Alberta in 2006/2007. In 2011/2012 we completed our fourth Métis International Internship Program. Our most recent program offered in 2011/2012 was administered through Rupertsland Institute. In 2011/2012, the program successfully sent 4 Métis youth to the Untied Kingdom, Estonia and Finland. Ghost River Rediscovery Society is continuously developing a multitude of international partnerships, thus international placements will vary from year to year. |
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Indigenous Insights to Human Rights Project
Location:
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Duration:
3 years
Date:
October 2008 – September 2011
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The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) has sponsored this project to support the protection of human rights in the indigenous communities of Bolivia. Our vision from the beginning to the final phases of our work in Bolivia has been to empower Indigenous youth in Bolivia to take a proactive role in recognizing and promoting indigenous human rights within the country. By engaging youth facilitators in a number of local communities, the project encourages individuals to fully participate both within their local community affairs as well as in the overall governance of Bolivia.
The project has been developed and implemented with the intension of inspiring collective action across Bolivia to protect and support the inherent human rights of indigenous peoples. From inception, it has been our hope that the Indigenous Insights to Human Rights Project will ultimately result in the increased protection of human rights and an improved quality of life in the indigenous communities of Bolivia.
Rediscovery Bolivia and Nur University, in partnership with Ghost River Rediscovery Society, have worked tirelessly between 2008 and 2011 to achieve the success and positive impact reported by our local partners. |
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The International Youth Internship Program
Location: TBA
Duration: TBA
Date: TBA
Participant Eligibility:
18-30 years
*please see application for further requirements
Cost: Participants receive a wage towards monthly living expenses
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Ghost River Rediscovery Society first became an implementing organization for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) through the International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) in 2006. Prior to this, Ghost River Rediscovery Society partnered with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Young Professionals International Program (YPI) to offer a similar program.
We have offered international internships in a number of countries including Guyana, India, Brazil, Bolivia and Dominica.
The International Youth Internship Program sponsored by the Canadian International Development Agency offers young leaders the opportunity to obtain international work experience in the fields of youth leadership and community development. Participants receive two weeks of training in Canada prior to departing for their international placements.
**Note: you must have completed a college diploma or university degree in order to apply.
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