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| Alternate Name |
Encounters with Canada ; Historica Encounters ; OCR |
| Former Name |
Encounters with Canada ; Historica Encounters (2007) |
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| Located In Community |
Ottawa |
| Address & Map |
The Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre 1805 De Gaspé Ave Ottawa, ON K1A 0A4 View Google Map |
| Intersection |
St Laurent Blvd and Highway 417 |
| Bus Route Notes |
OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
| Parking |
Free parking |
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| Description (Service) |
Educational program of Historica Canada * one-week program about citizenship awareness and leadership skills aimed at high school students * seeks to bring together, in Ottawa, 120-140 teenagers from across the country every week of the school calendar to learn about Canadian governmental, judicial and cultural institutions * each weekly session is devoted to one of thirteen themes in which participants attend workshops, discussion groups, cultural activities and visits |
| Hours |
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sep-Dec, Jan-May |
| Areas Served |
Canada |
| Eligibility |
Ages: 14 year(s) - 17 year(s)
Students 14-17 years old * must be enrolled in an educational institution, recognized by the province's or territory's Ministry of Education * Canadian citizens or landed immigrants * students are selected in each region upon the recommendation of the school authorities * must have a valid health card |
| Application |
Registration is accomplished through a network of volunteers across the country * to reach one of the regional coordinators in your region, contact Encounters with Canada directly by phone, fax or e-mail |
| Languages |
English ; French |
| Fees |
Program - $675 per student * includes transportation, lodging at the Centre, meals and all organized activities (2016-2017) ; Fee assistance available ; assistance is provided by the Government of Canada, through Exchanges Canada * some Ministries of Education offer financial help for children in their province * private organizations * social clubs * schools. |
| Service Categories |
Cultural Heritage Programs ; Leadership Development ~ Adolescents ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Cultural/Racial Issues ; Youth Enrichment Programs |
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| Office Phone |
613-744-1290 |
| Toll Free Phone |
1-800-361-0419 |
| Fax |
613-744-1863 |
| E-Mail |
ewc_administration_rdc@historicacanada.ca |
| Website |
www.ewc-rdc.ca |
| Social Media |
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| Primary Contact |
Jasmine Ouellette, Director of Communications; Phone: 613-744-1290 ext 9504 |
| Primary Executive |
Linda Brunet, Executive Director |
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| Established |
1982 |
| Funding |
Federal - Canadian Heritage * Veterans Affairs Canada * Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) |
| Elections |
The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Resources |
Website |
| Accreditation |
No |
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