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Indigenous Youth Work Exchange Program
Summer work experience for Indigenous students
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers Indigenous students an 8-week summer job in natural resource management. Participants gain hands-on experience, training, coaching, and minimum wage, with opportunities to work for up to three summers.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Summer work placements in natural resource management.
- Work with the ministry, an Indigenous community, or an Indigenous organization.
- Hands-on roles in forestry, laboratory, office, fish culture, and water quality monitoring.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous students.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Youth Work Exchange Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Youth Work Exchange Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Indigenous Youth Work Exchange Program?
This program offers Indigenous students an 8-week summer job in natural resource management. Participants gain hands-on experience, training, coaching, and minimum wage, with opportunities to work for up to three summers.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Youth Work Exchange Program program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Youth Work Exchange Program program, you must:
Indigenous student
Aged 15 or older
Eligible to work in Canada
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Youth Work Exchange Program?
Summer work placements in natural resource management.
Work with the ministry, an Indigenous community, or an Indigenous organization.
Hands-on roles in forestry, laboratory, office, fish culture, and water quality monitoring.
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Youth Work Exchange Program?
You can contact Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF) by email at MNRYouthPrograms@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-800-667-1940.
Where is the Indigenous Youth Work Exchange Program available?
The Indigenous Youth Work Exchange Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Indigenous Youth Work Exchange Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Youth Work Exchange Program is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous Youth Work Exchange Program?
Indigenous Youth Work Exchange Program is funded by Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF)