Celebrating the Date of Birth of Katimavik Co-Founder Jacques Hébert
Today would have been the birthday of the late Honourable Senator Jacques Hébert, who co-founded Katimavik with the late Honourable Barney Danson in 1977.
National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. It’s a month to honour the history, heritage, culture, and accomplishments of Indigenous people.
Katimavik joins national dialogue on racism
June 5, 2020 - As Americans hold memorial services for George Floyd, all of us around the globe are called upon to remember, recognize, and confront our own forms of prejudice and racism.
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions 1. Will the program still take place, despite coronavirus restrictions?Yes! Charities and non-profits need the help of volunteers now more than ever. It is undeniable that these are challenging times for everyone. The good news is that YOU can still make a difference! Joining our program means participating in an educational and meaningful experience while proactively helping communities face the challenges of the pandemic. 2. Will the volunteer placements still be in person? Mostly. Part of what makes the National Experience so special is its fully immersive aspect. For this reason, we prefer on-site assignments. However, to adapt to the…
Message to members of the Katimavik family
March 16, 2020 Message to Katimavik from Chief Executive Officer John-Frederick Cameron March 16, 2020To members of the Katimavik family,We are in the midst of a pandemic that has affected every aspect of society. As the COVID-19 situation evolves, Katimavik is committed to ensuring the health and well-being of all our Participant-Volunteers and staff.To ensure their maximum safety, we’ve recently created a Pandemic Preparedness Committee comprised of myself, Director of Finance and Operations Virginie Thibeault, National Experience Program Manager Adim Hébert, and Human Resources Consultant Mary Travaglini. We have created a Pandemic Policy & Procedure plan to be implemented immediately.Project…
During National Volunteer Week, Katimavik thanks Participant-Volunteers
During National Volunteer Week, Katimavik thanks Participant-Volunteers April 22, 2020 – During National Volunteer Week, Katimavik Youth Services expresses its deepest gratitude and appreciation to its current Participant-Volunteers and partner organizations, as well as all volunteers across Canada, for their hard work, courage, and enthusiasm. During the current COVID-19 Pandemic, Katimavik Participant-Volunteers are involved and volunteering with community groups across the country while maintaining safety and social distancing protocols. In Nanaimo, Participant-Volunteers continue to work with Growing Opportunities Farm Community Coop from Monday to Friday as part of the community’s food security program. Calgary Participant-Volunteers have been involved with the…
Message from Katimavik CEO to Participant-Volunteers
Dear Katimavik Volunteer, When you applied to become a Katimavik volunteer during the application process, we asked you if you were ‘brave enough’. What we meant was were you brave enough to go on a journey of self-discovery; brave enough to volunteer in communities across our great country and help those who needed help; brave enough to challenge yourself and to overcome barriers. You answered the call and said ‘Yes’…and became a Katimavik volunteer. Thank you for demonstrating that courage and bravery! Today we face a very unique challenge with COVID-19. And perhaps it is simply the beginning of many…
Message to Participant-Volunteers and parents
Message to Katimavik Participant-Volunteers and parents from Chief Executive Officer John-Frederick Cameron March 16, 2020 To members of the Katimavik family,We are in the midst of a pandemic that has affected every aspect of society. As the COVID-19 situation evolves, Katimavik is committed to ensuring the health and well-being of all our Participant-Volunteers and staff.To ensure their maximum safety, we’ve recently created a Pandemic Preparedness Committee comprised of myself, Director of Finance and Operations Virginie Thibeault, National Experience Program Manager Adim Hébert, and Human Resources Consultant Mary Travaglini. We have created a Pandemic Policy & Procedure plan to be implemented…
Katimavik announces measures in response to COVID-19 Pandemic
March 16, 2020 Katimavik announces measures in response to COVID-19 Pandemic MONTREAL, QUEBEC – In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Katimavik Youth Services has created a Pandemic Preparedness Committee that has overseen the creation and implementation of a Pandemic Policy & Procedure plan for its Participant-Volunteers who are living in six houses across the country. This Committee is made up of Katimavik Youth Services Chief Executive Officer John-Frederick Cameron, Director of Finance and Operations Virginie Thibeault, National Experience Program Manager Adim Hébert, and Human Resources Consultant Mary Travaglini. Currently, Katimavik has Participant-Volunteers working on community projects in Nanaimo, British Columbia;…
Alumni using Katimavik experience to influence others
Alumni using Katimavik experience to influence others Katimavik has thousands of accomplished alumni who have gone on to remarkable accomplishments after completing the National Experience. They’ve all applied the skills acquired through the program in pursuit of various endeavors. Here are three of their stories: Victoria YangBefore joining the Katimavik National Experience, Victoria, who’s from Waterloo, Ontario, had read up on Canada’s colonial history and was aware of some of the realities faced by Indigenous youth today — but that proved very different than learning hands-on from face-to-face encounters. She found the emphasis on experiential learning a truly ”transformative” aspect…