In case you have not seen this already,
RAVEN Aboriginal Youth Initiative
http://www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca/en/navy-life/youth-raven.page
( Click on link for more information )
The program is a total of 6 weeks long and gives you a very good idea at life in the Canadian Forces. You can complete the program with the option - but no commitment - to pursue a career in the Reserve Force, Regular Force, or work in a Civilian Occupation with the National Defence.
RAVEN is held at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt at the Work Point Barracks, and the staff are current Military members who have years of experience. The Culture Camp phase is administered by Elders from different First Nations and Aboriginal groups.
This is from a ( locked ) 2008 thread. You may find it of interest, in case you have not already read it,
RAVEN ABORIGINAL YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
WHAT IS IT?
The Raven Programme is a 7-week summer program, for Aboriginal Youth (ages 16-29). The program is open to all youth within the province of British Columbia.
This outreach program is designed to build bridges into the Aboriginal communities of British Columbia and to make Aboriginal youth aware of potential military or civilian careers with National Defence.
The program is made up of 2 primary areas:
• Culture Camp
• Basic Military Qualification
EDUCATION
The two main areas of education covered during the RAVEN program are Culture Camp and the Basic Military Qualification.
1. Culture Camp:
This camp is administered by Elders of different British Columbia First Nations with the intent of sharing different cultures and facilitating the transition to military training.
The camp is instructed in a manner that is beneficial to all Aboriginal backgrounds by focusing on the common spiritual components unique to Aboriginal culture. Essentially, it provides the foundation to ensure successful completion of the military phase.
2. Basic Military Qualification:
Qualified military personnel instruct the military training portion of the course. It is delivered as a formal course and the performance and educational objectives are:
• Apply general military knowledge
• Operate at C-7 service rifle (weapons training)
• Maintain physical fitness proficiency
• Perform drill
• Administer First Aid (Standard First Aid & level C CPR)
• Survive in a field environment (navigation, map & compass, and survival skills)
• Operate under nuclear, biological and chemical condition (NBC Training)
• Communicate orally and in writing
• Maintain safe working environment (Reacting to a fire, protection of the environment, Safety & WHMIS, and safe/unsafe working practises)
• Identify professional development concepts effecting military personnel.
The program is designed to contribute to the development of the Aboriginal youth by fostering:
• Self-confidence
• Self-discipline
• Teamwork skills
• Physical fitness
The traditional qualities expected from the students throughout this course are:
• Integrity
• Loyalty
• Honesty
• Exemplary conduct
• Dedication
• Courage
• Teamwork
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