Bold Eagles Program
If you are interested in receiving military training and gaining valuable skills such as leadership, teamwork, and self-discipline this may be the program for you. This program is a summer paid program.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Indigenous (Status not required)
- Completed grade 10
- Live in Western Canada
- Be a Canadian Citizen
Deadline: Check website for deadline
Junior Forest Rangers Program
Do you love the outdoors? Do you want to work outdoors and learn about how to protect the environment? Do you want to get paid for it too? If so, check out this program! Click on the image to watch what this program is all about. Plus, they integrate Indigenous cultural teachings in this program!
Deadline: The Crew Member Application is open from February - April 1, 2022.
Junior Forest Rangers Program Video
Alberta Public Service Student Opportunities
Do you want to work in the public service sector and get paid for it during the summer? The Alberta Public Service provides employment opportunities for secondary students as well. Check out their website for more information. Public Service Departments: Administration, Finance, Grounds/Site Operations, Human Services, Maintenance, Natural Resource and more!
Requirements:
- Legally able to work in Canada
- Enrolled in high school
- Returning to school in September
Deadline: Check website for deadline
Alberta Public Service Student Opportunities
City of Edmonton: Indigenous Youth Employment
City of Edmonton provides some great opportunities for Indigenous youth such as:
- Indigenous Peoples Summer Student Program
- Indigenous High School Work Experience
- Work Experience Placements (Post-Secondary Practicum)
- Nikaniw Program (Aquatic Pre-Employment Youth Program)
Deadline: Check website for deadlines
Opportunities for Indigenous Youth
UofA WISEST: Summer Research Program (SRP)
This opportunity is for youth who have an interest in science, engineering and/or technology. You get paid as a research assistance and work on campus at the UofA for 6 weeks. You will do research in the faculties at the UofA.
Note from the WISEST website: "We encourage Indigenous students to participate in all of the programs and services we offer but specifically, with respect to the Summer Research Program, we hold dedicated spots for Indigenous students, and provide access to mentorship from Indigenous role models. Students can also qualify for travel and accommodation subsidies if they have to move away from home to participate in the program."
City of Edmonton: Nikaniw
This is an aquatic pre-employment program for Indigenous youth. You will receive a variety of different certification such as first aid and water safety education. Plus, you will develop leadership and life skills too! Also, integrates Indigenous teachings into their program. Takes place during the school year!
Registration Date: August and September (Can take some throughout the year just depends on if there is space in the program)
Vern J Kirkness Virtual Program
Are you a grade 11 Indigenous student who has an interest in science and engineer? If so, you may want to check out this one-week program! You get firsthand experience doing research at the UofA! Also, make a connection with other Indigenous youth across Canada! Check out this video, she did her research at University of Manitoba. You could do your research at the UofA! :)
Registration Date: Check Website
Vern J Kirkness Student Interview Video