GreenUP: Listening to the young people of today
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Peterborough Examiner is sharing a story from Georgia MacKinnon, a Katimavik volunteer with GreenUP.
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Open letter on the appointment of the Governor General Designate of Canada
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Open letter on the appointment of the Governor General Designate of Canada
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Beyond the apologies. Katimavik Official Statement in remembrance of the victims of the former Kamloops residential school, and of the memories of the precious lives lost.
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Katimavik Official Statement in remembrance of the victims of the former Kamloops residential school, and of the memories of the precious lives lost.
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“I want to continue making a difference in this world and Katimavik has strenghtened my belief that I can do this.” – Matti Goodwin-Sutton, Katimavik Participant 2020
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"I want to continue making a difference in this world and Katimavik has strenghtened my belief that I can do this." - Matti Goodwin-Sutton, Katimavik Participant 2020
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#StopHate Race-based Discrimination Statement by CEO of Katimavik
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#StopHate Race-based Discrimination Statement by CEO of Katimavik. We condemn in the strongest possible terms the recent global upsurge of hate crimes, violence, and race-based brutality.
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Katimavik on GLOBAL NEWS CALGARY
At a time when COVID-19 has put a halt to so many community programs, some groups are finding ways to carry on through the pandemic. Gil Tucker has more on an effort that still manages to bring young people together, to learn about Canada and to provide help for those in need.
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Katimavik on ICI Saskatchewan, Pour faire un monde (in French)
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Faisons un bref retour sur 2020 et regardons les opportunités de 2021 avec Virginie Thibeault, directrice des finances et de l'administration à Katimavik.
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Katimavik launches its National Experience 2021
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Today, 66 young Canadians - a new group of Katimavik Participants - start their life-transforming journey. Participants move into Katimavik houses across the country to support local non-profits and ensure help reaches those in need.
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Katimavik house in Winnipeg gives a helping hand to people in need
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Katimavik house in Winnipeg gives a helping hand to people in need
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Katimavik and RBC Future Launch partnership to provide mentorship for National Experience Participants
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atimavik is proud to announce a partnership with RBC Future Launch that will empower National Experience Participants to succeed in this dynamic and challenging era.
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Katimavik accepting applications for Board of Directors
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Katimavik, one of Canada’s most celebrated youth empowerment charitable organizations is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for several openings on its Board of Directors.
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Katimavik welcomes British Columbia MLA Sheila Malcolmson to Nanaimo event
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Katimavik welcomes British Columbia MLA Sheila Malcolmson to Nanaimo event August 2, 2020 – Katimavik was honoured to welcome British Columbia MLA Sheila Malcolmson to a paint night hosted by the Nanaimo house in partnership with the Signs of Hope Mini-Mural Festival this week. The event was held in a safe, socially-distanced manner at Bowen Park’s lower picnic shelter. Katimavik Project Leader Caleb McIntyre and 11 Participants welcomed members of the Nanaimo community to spend a lovely evening painting and getting to know one another. The Participants also had the chance to learn from Ms. Malcolmson, who came to the…
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Katimavik Participants ready to make an impact across Canada
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This week, 66 young Canadians will embark on the journey of a lifetime as they begin their Katimavik National Experience. Katimavik, one of Canada’s leading youth empowerment organizations, has been running the National Experience program for the past 43 years, and currently has houses in Nanaimo, British Columbia; Calgary, Alberta; Winnipeg, Manitoba; Peterborough, Ontario; Quebec City, Quebec; and Moncton, New Brunswick.
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Celebrating the Date of Birth of Katimavik Co-Founder Jacques Hébert
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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.
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National Indigenous History Month
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June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. It’s a month to honour the history, heritage, culture, and accomplishments of Indigenous people.
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Katimavik joins national dialogue on racism
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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.
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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…
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Katimavik announces measures in response to COVID-19 Pandemic
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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;…
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Alumni using Katimavik experience to influence others
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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…
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Katimavik concludes successful annual meetings in Toronto
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Katimavik’s Board of Directors completed their annual meetings in Toronto on December 7-8, 2019. Since 1977 Katimavik has led one of Canada’s most successful and life-changing youth empowerment programs. The gathering served as a chance for Katimavik Board members and newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer John-Frederick Cameron to chart the future of the organization. The sessions were focused on further integrating Truth and Reconciliation into the curriculum, organizational governance, and the creation of a strategic plan. Katimavik staff and alumni were present and provided feedback and perspective on the daily operations of this storied national institution. At the meetings, Katimavik learned…
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