| The International Youth Internship Program
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 indigenous 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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*All positions filled
Location: Bolivia, Brazil, and Guyana
Duration:
6 months
Date:
September 2008 – Feb 2009
Participant Eligibility:
18-30 years
Post-secondary degree/diploma
*please see application for further requirements
Cost: Participants receive a wage towards monthly living expenses.
Apply here!
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The Métis Nation of Alberta International Youth Internship Program
The Métis Nation of Alberta International Youth Internship Program offers Métis youth the opportunity to obtain paid international work experience. Ghost River Rediscovery is in its first year as an implementing organization for the MNA Internship program. Our placements specialize in international Indigenous youth leadership and Indigenous community development.
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Location: Austria; Dominica and Finland
Duration:
6 months
Date:
August 2008 – February 2009
Participant Eligibility:
18-30 years
Self identify as Métis
*Please see application for further requirements*
Cost: Participants receive a wage towards monthly living expenses
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Routes to Rediscovery – Public Engagement Project
The project brings international youth leaders currently working in community development 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.
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Application Deadline April 11, 2008
Location:
Alberta & British Columbia
Duration:
8 weeks
Date:
June 14 – Aug 4, 2008
Participant Eligibility:
18-28 years
Cost: Each participant is required to fundraise $2500 (fee includes transportation, food, accommodations, cultural workshops and outdoor leadership training costs). Participants are responsible for their own travel to and from Calgary.
Apply here!
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