Johannah Brockie, Katimavik alumna: 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.
Katimavik is increasing its presence in Manitoba to celebrate its 45th anniversary on January 26. For the past two weeks, Brandon has been hosting a group from the national youth volunteer program founded in 1977 by former Senator Jacques Hébert (article in french)
In January 2022 eleven Katimavik volunteers are coming to Campbell River to volunteer, help local neighbourhoods with their needs, learn to respect diversity, work with people, and transform themselves into caring, engaged and tolerant citizens.
Next January, 11 participants from the Katimavik organization, which aims to promote youth autonomy and development, will travel to Saguenay to volunteer in the community, learn to respect diversity and work (article in french)
In January 2022, 11 Katimavik volunteers are returning to Sudbury to volunteer, help local neighbourhoods with their needs, learn to respect diversity, work with people and transform themselves into caring, engaged and tolerant citizens.
"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