Encounters with Canada: "It will forever be a part of our lives"
My name is Meaghan and I attended Encounters with Canada in April 2004. I wanted to reach out to you and send a formal thank you note as Encounters with Canada truly changed the course of my life.
Everyone Loves Tim Hortons and Misses their Mom’s Cooking. By: Shelby Laycock
I have had the opportunity this week to participate in the media and communications week at Encounters with Canada in Ottawa. It has been an unforgettable experience where I have met people from across Canada and was introduced to other cultures.
My Encounters Experience. By: Chloe Hannan
This week I had the amazing opportunity to participate in an experience of a lifetime. Encounters with Canada is a program where students from all over Canada with similar interests gather together to learn career skills that you can carry with you into your adult years.
I have never been more proud to be Canadian! By: Emily Bancroft
Looking for an amazing, one week trip to the nation’s capital, to explore potential career options, try new things, with kids aged 14-17, from coast to coast to coast, for under $1000? Then Encounters with Canada, Canada’s largest youth forum, located in Ottawa, Ontario, is the place for you.
A Lifelong Dedication to Youth and to the Community
An interview with Valdemar Amigo, incoming Director of Encounters with Canada
Appointment of Valdemar Amigo as New Director of Encounters with Canada
Historica Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Valdemar ‘Val’ Amigo as the new Director of its Ottawa-based Encounters With Canada program.
VIDEO: Dr. Adrienne Junek speaks to Health & Medicine Participants
On March 25, 2019, Dr. Adrienne Junek spoke to Encounters with Canada Health & Medicine participants. She told them about health-related careers and gave them pointers on how to be successful in that field. Ms.
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VIDEO: 2019 Democracy & Youth Mock Elections
During their Democracy & Youth week at Encounters with Canada, participants from all over the country took part in a week-long mock election. See results in this video.
VIDEO: Business & Entrepreneurship Participants Take on the Dragons
EWC Business & Entrepreneurship 2019 participants took part in a game inspired by the TV show Dragon's Den. From new apps, to travelling gear, food ideas, and schedule aids - their business ideas were truely inspired!
VIDEO: MP Martin Shields Honors Linda Brunet
On February 28, 2019, Member of Parliament Martin Shields (Bow River, AB), invited retiring Encounters with Canada Director General Linda Brunet to the House of Commons, where he stood to recognize her years of service to the organization. Mr.
VIDEO: Tech & Food Explores the Future of Canada's Agrofood Sector
Farm Credit Canada President & CEO Michael Hoffort, an EWC alumnus, tells EWC Tech & Food participants about the future of Canada's Agrofood sector.
Farewell to Linda Brunet
- A message from Anthony Wilson Smith, President and CEO of Historica Canada -
With mixed emotions, I am announcing that Linda Brunet will retire from her position as Director-General of Encounters With Canada. Her formal departure date is March 31, 2019.
VIDEO: Alumnus Brian Knowler meets with EWC First Responders Participants
Encounters with Canada alumnus Brian Knowler (Science & Technology 1989) returned to EWC to meet with First Responders Participants.
EWC partners with Lockheed Martin Canada
Encounters with Canada is proud to announce its partnership with Lockheed Martin Canada [NYSE: LMT] for this fall’s Science & Technology week, set for November 11-17, 2018.
VIDEO: Sports & Fitness week at EWC
For one week, Sports & Fitness participants got to try out a number of indoor and outdoor activities. They also talked to sports professionals about careers in the field of sports & fitness.
EWC Participants Celebrate Canada
From June 26 to July 2, 2018, 130 students from across Canada came to Encounters with Canada in Ottawa to celebrate our great nation. They discovered Ottawa and its sites, visited Parliament, learned about Indigenous traditions, and took part in Canada day celebrations.
Health & Medicine week a great insight into careers
Participants Julie Van and Nicole Regular talk about their experience during the Medicine & Health week at Encounters with Canada.
Find out more about EWC's Medicine & Health and other theme weeks.
VIDEO: African Drumming with Fana Soro at Arts & Culture Week
For the last few years, Ivory Coast drummer Fana Soro has been offering worksphops at Encounters with Canada's Arts & Culture week. More than just drumming, his performance gives students insights into the joys and richness of African Culture.
Teacher Appreciation Day at EWC
It's Teacher Appreciation Day! Encounters with Canada would simply not exist without the support of Canadian teachers from coast to coast.