International Development Opportunities for Canadian Indigenous Youth
Government funded programs from Canadian-based organizations:
Program: International Aboriginal Youth Internship Initiative (IAYI)
The International Aboriginal Youth Internships (IAYI) initiative provides opportunities for Aboriginal youth to participate in international internships in developing countries.
In order to qualify, Aboriginal youth must be between the ages of 18 and 35, and possess a secondary school diploma (or equivalent certification) and/or equivalent work experience related to the internship description. Global Affairs Canada – Official Program Link
Organizations Currently Participating in IAYI (links are to available internships)
Program: International Aboriginal Youth Internship Initiative (IAYI)
The International Aboriginal Youth Internships (IAYI) initiative provides opportunities for Aboriginal youth to participate in international internships in developing countries.
In order to qualify, Aboriginal youth must be between the ages of 18 and 35, and possess a secondary school diploma (or equivalent certification) and/or equivalent work experience related to the internship description. Global Affairs Canada – Official Program Link
Organizations Currently Participating in IAYI (links are to available internships)
- Atlantic Council for International Cooperation in consortium with Northern Council for Global Cooperation
- Canada World Youth
- Centre de solidarité internationale du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean Inc. (only available in French)
- Comité de Solidarité/Trois-Rivières (only available in French)
- Jane Goodall Institute of Canada (Click on “download recruitment poster” to see available positions. Deadline to apply for Sept. 2018 was May 2018. (New positions to come).
- L'AMIE (only available in French, closed for 2018. (New positions to come).
- Memorial University of Newfoundland
- Victoria International Development Education Association