An opportunity is available for youth ages 12-15 to apply to attend the 2021 First Nation Inuit Youth Employment Strategy – Virtual National Science Camp on July 5- 16, 2021 (Monday – Friday).
Applicants will submit an essay describing:
- the impact of natural resources industries on their life and on their community
- why they want to participate in the National Science camp and,
- what they could contribute to the camp.
The essay is to be a maximum of one (1) page typed or two (2) handwritten pages. An artistic expression, drawing, sketch, etc. must accompany each essay. The art work is to express what is detailed in the essay.
The selection committee will choose ten (10) finalists based on the content of the essays and art work. The committee will choose the five (5) Regional representatives and five (5) alternates from the ten finalists.
The application must include:
- the student’s essay, art work, completed application form,
- a letter of support from the school,
- a letter of reference from one non-family community member
- a signed statement of eligibility and,
- a signed parental permission form.
Applications are due April 19, 2021.
It will be important that the selected campers have access to reliable internet and computer access for the camp programming. In addition they will be a need to have a local support person who is able to ensure the camper has everything they need to participate in the camp. Selected students will be provided materials and supplies for the camp activities.
Below are the application document and the Local Support that provides more details about the support that will be required for selected campers.