Alumni tell their stories...

After Katimavik, I plan on heading to Lethbridge Community College for two
years in Correctional Studies. I am confident that I will be able to achieve my
goals by using my leadership and languages skills that I have developed in the
past nine months.

MELISSA LUTHJE, 2006-2007 participant, Alberta

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Thanks to my newly developed French skills, I decided to move to Montréal.
I was able to find a great job and begin a BA in sociology.

NELSON FERGUSON, 1998-1999 participant, Nova Scotia

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Katimavik has taught me that working together is the key
thing to get anything done in life. If you don’t work together,
nothing will work.

ALICIA FERRI, 1999-2000 participant, British Columbia

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I’ve learnt to combine self-actualization with an ethical responsibility to my
community, my family and the environment. I’ve developed a moral outlook
and learnt how to express it in action. I would describe Katimavik as a crucial
form of active education for young people. This is combined with a vital role in
community building and volunteerism.

SIMON VALLEAU, 1980-1981 participant, Ontario

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I think it’s important to always be aware of what our impact is, even it’s small
things like riding a bicycle or walking to places, and turning off the car whenever
you go inside. We live on this planet, so we need to conserve it and always be
aware of our consumption.

LORNA JOHNSTON, 2006-2007 project leader

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Katimavik has changed me a lot. I have learned to cook and
clean for 10 people, I have gained a lot of work experience, met
new friends from coast to coast, learned a new language and,
most importantly, experienced Canada first-hand.

GREGORY COWAN, 2005-2006 participant, British Columbia

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Katimavik offered me the opportunity to meet and live with people of different
cultures, religions and political beliefs from across Canada. I gained an
enormous appreciation and respect for our differences and similarities.

CHRIS HUDSON-BRADING, 1979-1980 participant, New Brunswick

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I have worked in many environments over the years as a manager. Based on
my experiences with Katimavik, I have been able to understand how conflict
resolution can be successful.

JOANNE MCGUIRE, 1979-1980 participant, Ontario

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I picked up a lot of job skills with Katimavik. I have a clear direction now on
what I want to do with my life and developed confidence, leadership skills and
maturity. It’s been a wonderful experience.

JESSICA PATEL, 2006-2007 participant, Ontario

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They say that the longest journey begins with the first step. Thanks to
Katimavik, my journey has just begun. Through my involvement in the program,
I discovered that social work was my true calling.

CAROLINE CHÉNARD, 2002-2003 participant, Québec