This summer, Cree youth from the Katimavik Indigenous Youth in Transition project joined members of the youth committee from Curve Lake First Nation in Peterborough-Kawartha to talk about what it’s like being an Indigenous youth in Canada right now. The Round Table was convened by Maryam Monsef, MP for Peterborough-Kawartha and Minister of Status of Women. The discussions were enlightening and mainly focused on the issues of education and mental health. The youth shared their stories, ideas, and recommendations for the government. Read a summary of discussions from the Indigenous Youth Round Table    

Katimavik is pleased to welcome Christine Butt as our new Communications and Advancement Coordinator. Christine is a passionate communicator and a dedicated advocate for the social, cultural, and environmental issues that shape the world we live in. Her experience in the not-for-profit sector over the past decade has focused on raising awareness of Indigenous and global health issues, sexual and reproductive rights, as well as volunteerism and community engagement. Christine is also an outdoor enthusiast and an experienced white-water rafting guide. We are excited to have Christine join the team and use her passion and creativity to increase the visibility…

What does the Board of Directors do? The Board of Directors is ultimately responsible for insuring that the Katimavik organization behaves in a responsible and legal manner. The Board approves any changes to Katimavik’s vision, mission and objectives. They approve annual reports, including financial statements, and generally work to insure that Katimavik respects its commitments and partnership agreements. Moreover, Board members are involved in providing personal guidance to enrich the development of successful youth programs. Why is there an alumni position open on the Board of Directors? Katimavik’s Board of Directors has long had a policy whereby recent alumni from…

Katimavik is extremely pleased to welcome onto our team Adim Hébert, the new Youth Development Coordinator. In his role, Adim will create dynamic and supportive networks in Katimavik host communities thus creating opportunities for Katimavik Volunteers to have life changing experiences. Adim possess a solid understanding of our NEW pedagogies and the challenges and opportunities facing today’s young Canadians. His involvement with our organization started in 2005 as a participant volunteer. After completing the program Adim joined the Katimavik staff team as a Project Leader, Project Coordinator, and Communications & Development Manager until 2012. Adim has been involved with several…

Position Title: Youth Development Coordinator Location: Ottawa, Ontario Starting Date: IMMEDIATELY Outcomes: This exciting job will create dynamic and supportive networks in Katimavik host communities that create opportunities for ‘K’ Volunteers to have life changing experiences. These opportunities will be gained through civic engagement, community service, a commitment to reconciliation, personal development and much more. This outcome will be delivered with a solid understanding of what the NEW Katimavik offers, and the challenges and opportunities facing today’s young Canadians. The Youth Development Coordinator will: Establish the community partnerships to support ‘K’ Volunteers and quality projects; Coordinate the hiring, training and…