We join our hands and hearts with all Ukrainians and with all those who have friends and relatives being subjected to the inhumanity currently being perpetrated upon them. Read the full statement
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Katimavik Supporting Ukraine
Registration is now open for our two programs: the National Experience and FuturePerfect.
FuturePerfect by Katimavik is a new program that offers young adults across Canada work experiences that develop essential career competencies.
The National Experience is a fully-immersive 5 month program that brings together 11 young adults who share and manage a Katimavik house while living in two different communities.
About Katimavik
Katimavik offers young adults opportunities to gain life skills and work experience while contributing to community development through volunteerism and employment.
The word ‘Katimavik’ originates from the Inuktitut language, meaning ‘meeting place’. Since 1977, Katimavik has brought young Canadians together to learn, to exchange culture and language, and to help build stronger communities across Canada.
Katimavik aims to help youth become engaged, caring citizens and capable contributors and leaders for a better Canada. We do this through the development of 21st century skills, experiential learning, employment and civic engagement.
Since its foundation, more than 37,000 young Canadians have participated in Katimavik programs and have made a lasting impact in over 1,000 communities
Alumni memories
Katimavik allowed me to connect with people from across the country and from all walks of life that I never would have otherwise met if not for this program. – Johannah Brockie, Katimavik alumna
“I want to continue making a difference in this world and Katimavik has strengthened my belief that I can do this.” – Matti Goodwin-Sutton, Katimavik Participant 2020
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