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Table of Contents

Message from the Executive Director 5

Message from the Chairman of the Board of Directors 8

Message from the Prime Minister of Canada 10

Message from the Minister of Canadian Heritage 10

Message from Katimavik’s Founder 11

History 12

Mission, Objectives and Program 13

Activities Report 15

Since 1977, Katimavik has changed their lives 18

726 participants in 2001-2002 20

Auditors’ Report to the Directors 23

Financial Statements 24

Community Partner Organizations 31

Katimavik Team 34

Members of the Board of Directors 36

For each dollar invested in the Katimavik program, $1.49 is returned to Canadian society.* * source: Étude Économique Conseil (EEC), 2002 Message from the Executive Director

Celebrating 25 years of achievements and strengthening our efforts to build Katimavik’s future! Celebrations highlighting Katimavik’s 25 years of service to Canada’s youth and communities are being held throughout 2002. This past year has also been one in which we consolidated several of the strategic development initiatives that have been driving the organization for the past three years. Our strategies are aimed at strengthening our educational capacity and enhancing our organizational performance. As a result, these initiatives will allow us to better respond to our youth, as well to the needs of our many community partners from across the country. Redefining Katimavik as a symbol of national Jean-Guy Bigeau, Executive Director youth service in Canada The concept of national youth service has been the mainstay of Katimavik’s program since its foundation in 1977. Keeping this in mind, and with the aim of strengthening this concept in our country, we have completely redesigned our training program by introducing a new educational model known internationally as service learning. This model combines volunteer work with a training process that enhances the learning experience of participants, while providing volunteer services to the community. Through their experience in the program, participants are encouraged to put into practice leadership and communication skills. Within this framework, participants acquire certified employability skills identified by the Conference Board of Canada, increasing their prospects of integrating into the workforce or pursuing a post-secondary education. The multiple benefits of youth service The benefits of this youthful civic commitment include the personal growth of participants, who feel that they have found meaning and a sense of belonging while performing much-needed community services. Numerous studies have confirmed the broad-based impact of youth service as a rite of passage from adolescence to adulthood, a The total economic impact of training ground for building good citizens and national unity, and a Katimavik volunteers for 2001-2002 program delivering services to communities. In my view, national is valued at $17,262,000.* youth service is all that, as well as a way to facilitate the transition of young people from school to work, providing the experiential educa- * Determined by Étude Économique Conseil (EEC) on the basis of the value of participants making the right career choice, their increased employability tion needed to complement the years of formal education. and their overall impact on the Canadian economy. Dollar amount based on a series of calculations, including Canada’s average wage in the volunteer sector.

www.katimavik.org 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT 5 Social and economic impact for youth determine the optimal organizational and decision-making structure and communities today to help Katimavik achieve its current and future objectives, within dif- This past year, we commissioned a nation- ferent funding scenarios. wide socio-economic impact study. The con- In collaboration with the HayGroup, we will evaluate the organiza- sulting firm Étude Économique Conseil (EEC) tional capacity and efficiency while determining the appropriate skills undertook a major evaluation of the social required to fully attain strategic objectives related to Katimavik’s cur- and economic impact of the Katimavik pro- rent expansion plans. gram on participants and community partners, as well as on the Canadian economy In the past 25 years, Katimavik has evolved from a national youth as a whole. exchange program to become Canada’s national youth service corps. Looking ahead, we see Katimavik as a program that will con- At the Parliament for a special event Findings revealed that the program has a very strong impact on the organized by Katimavik, from left to tinue to invest in our youth with the objective of developing the lead- right: Jean Chrétien, Prime Minister acquisition of important professional skills such as leadership, conflict ers of tomorrow who espouse values of compassion and generosity of Canada, Éric Ayotte, Katimavik participant, Grand-Mère, QC, management, teamwork and communication skills. With the acquisi- so dear to our great country. Justin P.J. Trudeau, member of the tion of such key skills, participants perceived themselves to be more Katimavik Board of Directors, and Jean-Guy Bigeau. employable as a result of the Katimavik program. Partner organizations also recognized the benefits of hosting Katimavik volunteers, with an increase in their overall level of quantity and quality of service to their community. Jean-Guy Bigeau The EEC assessment reveals that the overall economic impact on Executive Director communities for the year 2001 ranged from $7.3 million to $13.2 million, a direct benefit to the Canadian economy. Needless to say, Katimavik remains a viable and premium social investment.

91% of community organizations would recommend a partnership with Katimavik.* * source: Étude Économique Conseil (EEC), 2002

Organizational review: in pursuit of excellence Another major initiative undertaken in the past year was an organizational review. A comprehensive evaluation of the current structure has been implemented with the assistance of the HayGroup, an interna- tional human resources consulting firm. The aim of this study is to

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This has been a pivotal year for Katimavik. We have now built a with a national symposium in Ottawa in November 2002. We antici- pate that this event will confirm the need to build on the strong base strong program and administrative base that has us poised to move for- we have established, by substantially increasing the size of the ward boldly to ensure that Katimavik becomes the premier Canadian Katimavik program so that more Canadian youth and communities youth service program. can benefit from our programs. The past year saw the introduction of Service Learning and A review of the Board of Directors itself was undertaken to redefine Leadership as an integral part of the Katimavik training and skills- roles and responsibilities of Board members and to recruit new mem- development program. We want our participants well prepared to bers who can respond to Katimavik’s current needs. The Board’s succeed in their future careers. The entire learning program was focus for 2002 is to diversify funding, to launch an Alumni Association reviewed by outside consultants, and the analysis confirmed that to involve the 22,000 past participants and employees, and to work Katimavik is in fact meeting its educational objectives and that the with the federal government to secure a major expansion of Katimavik. efforts to improve the program have produced solid results. During On behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish to convey our full appreci- the year, a national socio-economic impact study was commissioned. ation for the dedication of our Executive Director, Jean-Guy Bigeau, The EEC (Étude Économique Conseil) report clearly demonstrated to our enthusiastic staff and program participants, and to the that the skills development provided through Katimavik is beneficial to Government of Canada, particularly the Department of Canadian Max Beck, Chairman of the Board all young Canadians searching for direction in their life and work. of Directors Heritage and Exchanges Canada. Equally importantly, the study showed that many smaller Canadian communities benefit greatly from the program, with enthusiastic, dedicated, and well-supervised Katimavik participants ready to help build on more than 400 local service initiatives. This finding was reinforced by hundreds of very positive news stories in the local media of the more than 66 communities that we served. All this is done in the context of serving Canada, seeing more of Canada and improving second- language skills. A tall order, but the results are exceptional. Max Beck Chairman of the Board of Directors To celebrate Katimavik’s 25th anniversary, we organized a series of regional and national events to celebrate our past achievements and to promote the need for a greatly expanded youth service program to serve Canadian communities. The year’s celebrations will culminate

90% of Katimavik participants expressed a “good” to “very good” knowledge of the country, compared to 27% before the program.* * source: Étude Économique Conseil (EEC), 2002

8 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT www.katimavik.org www.katimavik.org 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT Message from the Prime Minister of Canada Message from Katimavik’s Founder

It is with great pleasure that I extend my warmest greetings to the The 25th anniversary of Katimavik is a joyous event whose members of the executive, staff and volunteers of Katimavik, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. impact is being felt in every region of this great country of ours. For a quarter of a century, this unique organization has done tremen- Former program participants are excited about re-establishing contact, dous work, earning it the respect and admiration of all. Katimavik makes a significant contribution to the personal growth of Canadian but also about demonstrating their affinity for a program that has had youth while providing outstanding support to many communities such a significant impact on their lives. throughout the country. Just recently, I received a very nice letter This anniversary allows you to reflect with pride on your achievements and should also provide you with an opportunity to consider from a past participant from St. Boniface, how your work can be made even more effective. Manitoba. Stéphane Normandin wrote: “Like thousands of other Canadians, I can I congratulate you and wish you the best of luck with your future challenges. state categorically that Katimavik changed my life…so of course I maintain a real fond- ness for this wonderful program that marked the end of my depressive moods and the beginning of my real life…Katimavik trans- The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien formed me into someone much more able to Prime Minister of Canada deal with life’s tough blows…my patience, my determination, the strength of my convictions — all of this I owe to Katimavik.” Message from the Minister of Canadian Heritage This moving affirmation is as nice a thank-you as anyone could ever Jacques Hébert with a group of participants in Granby, QC. express to all of those who, for the past 25 years, have contributed to Katimavik’s development: the participants themselves, the Project Happy 25th anniversary to the entire Katimavik team! Leaders, employees and members of the Board of Directors, the host Katimavik — a hothouse of talent, synonymous with action and families and community partners in the 2,000 or so Canadian cities reflection — has been a school of life for thousands of young and towns that have welcomed groups since 1977. Canadians for 25 years. Ready for adventure and discovery, they give their all to contribute to the well-being of our communities. A quarter Our 22,000 past participants, today aged from 18 to 46, live now in century after the founding of this organization, generations of every corner of Canada, not to mention in other parts of this vast “Katimavikers” are present everywhere. They distinguish themselves in all areas of endeavour. In the spirit of sharing and helping others, world that Katimavik gave them the urge to discover. Like Stéphane they actively participate in the Canadian experience. Normandin, they knew enough to take control of their destiny at a crucial point in their lives. With Katimavik, they learned how to con- As Minister of Canadian Heritage, I congratulate the Katimavik team and all those who have given life to this unique volunteer group. stantly strive to excel, to become citizens who are open to others, passionate and compassionate — in short, free men and women. Long live Katimavik!

The Honourable Jacques Hébert The Honourable Sheila Copps Founding President Minister of Canadian Heritage

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As Canada’s leading national youth service learning program, Katimavik’s mission is to foster the personal development of our nation’s young people through a challenging program of volunteer community work, training and group interaction. 25 years of service to Canada’s Objectives youth and communities Katimavik1 was founded in 1977 on the initiative of a man of To contribute substantially to the personal, social vision and action: the Honourable Senator Jacques Hébert. For nine 1 and professional development of the participants years until 1986, this training program based on volunteer community service gave more than 15,000 young Canadian men and women an opportunity to live a unique experience, while acquiring an exceptional To promote community service variety of skills and knowledge that would serve them well for their future. 2 Convictions prevail through an eight-year interruption In 1986, Katimavik had its entire budget withdrawn, and this decision was maintained despite To offer a diversified experience fostering a better Senator Hébert’s vociferous protestations and 21-day hunger strike. Although his efforts to raise 3 understanding of the Canadian reality the awareness of Canada’s politicians and people to the difficult realities faced by the country’s young people were not successful at the time, the Senator refused to give up. Along with Claude Raîche, at the time Québec regional director of Katimavik, he remained convinced of and committed to the program’s value and importance for youth. Together, they continued the fight to ensure The Katimavik Program that Katimavik would not disappear completely. Their efforts were not entirely in vain — despite Katimavik offers young Canadian men and women aged 17 to 21 an opportunity to acquire valu- everything, until 1994 Katimavik continued to exist in the form of an outdoor recreational and able personal and professional skills through an alternative educational program. The Katimavik training centre. program is based on the concept of service learning — learning through volunteer work on com- After the battle…rebirth! munity projects to which participants make a significant contribution. That same year, Katimavik gained a new life through the intervention of Youth Service Canada: six The program incorporates five strategic learning programs: leadership, second language, cultural projects were organized with 66 participants from Ontario, Québec and New Brunswick. The fol- discovery, environmental protection and adoption of a healthy lifestyle. For seven months, partici- lowing year, the program tripled the number of projects and participants and has continued to pants live in mixed groups of 11 francophones and anglophones originating from all regions of develop ever since. Canada. Since 1999 Katimavik has received support from the federal government through Exchanges Not only do participants gain a sense of pride in completing useful, diverse projects, by opening Canada, a part of the Department of Canadian Heritage, with which Katimavik signed an initial up to themselves and to the world around them, they also experience a sense of achieving their agreement in 1997-98. This support makes it possible for Katimavik to offer almost 800 young full potential that gives them confidence as they go forward in life. adults every year a chance to take part in hundreds of community projects. Katimavik persists and thrives today, constantly improving the alternative learning program’s potential and quality — for the future of Canada’s youth.

1 Katimavik means “meeting place” in the Inuktitut language

12 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT www.katimavik.org www.katimavik.org 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT 13 Participants aboard the HMCS Fraser, from left to right: Kevin Taillon, Bellefeuille, QC; Véronick Levesque, La Baie, QC; Erin Whitford, Lantzville, BC; Brian McCurdy, Brampton, ON; April Kinghorn-Taenzer, Montréal, QC; Patrice Vincent, Laval, QC; and Melody Duffy-Henninger, Lethbridge, AB. Activities Report

The time has come to celebrate 25 years of dedicated efforts on behalf of Canadian youth and communities. Katimavik has influenced the lives of thousands of young people. And, now more than ever, we can evaluate its impact: since 1995, we have surveyed our participants to assess their level of sat- isfaction with the program. Our investment has definitely not been in vain: there is increasing awareness of the program’s benefits1. For young people, it is a unique opportunity to discover themselves and to look to the future with greater confidence. And the testimonials by our community partners — without whom there would be no projects — convince us of the importance of our commitment to Canadian society.

This anniversary year is an excellent opportunity to take stock of our achievements, assess our future direction and take concrete steps to improve our program. Reflecting on the future The three-year review of Katimavik’s program continued in 2001. This review consists in evaluating all of the program’s components to demonstrate their effect and potential. It affects not only the development of the program’s underlying concept but also optimizes resources and ensures the ongoing improvement of results. This year, we focused specifically on the following elements of the program: volunteer projects, group living, the learning program and cultural discovery. The HMCS Fraser in Bridgewater, NS. The review is carried out by a special committee consisting of members of the Board of Directors and employees. They base their analysis on an examination of documentation, relevant studies, surveys and consultation with participants, employees and partners. Once the committee’s recommendations have been adopted by the Board of Directors, they are integrated into the program. To conclude this review, next year we will analyze the learning con- cepts for environmental protection and adoption of a healthy lifestyle. The HMCS Fraser is the last remaining ship of Canada’s first domestically designed and produced class of warships. She was decommissioned in 1996 and is now a museum in Bridgewater, NS, operated by the Artificial Reef Society of Nova Scotia. This past program year, Katimavik participants worked on several restoration projects aboard the Fraser. As well, they worked on preparing the ship to host the Atlantic region 25th anniversary celebrations. Rick Welsford, chairman of the Artificial Reef Society of Nova Scotia, says that the Katimavik program has been “a terrific partnership for both the participants and 1 A study conducted in 2001-2002 by Étude Économique Conseil (EEC) measured Katimavik’s the community partners.” The HMCS Fraser will continue to be a community part- socio-economic impact. ner in the 2002-2003 program year.

www.katimavik.org 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT 15 The significance and value of service learning The HayGroup’s work focuses on three main areas: efficiency, skills Twenty-five years ago, Katimavik was founded on a model known today as service learning, a type and job functions, and human resources policies. Numerous surveys, of socio-educational program predicated on community involvement through volunteer work. committees and meetings yielded information for this study, the Programs in 40 countries around the world have since adopted the service learning model and, in results of which will be released shortly. If the preliminary data 2001, Katimavik reaffirmed its commitment to this formula for the training and personal and pro- released in April 2002 is any indication, the report’s conclusions fessional development of young people. should influence our organization and our vision of it, in the best interests of Katimavik and its future. Recently, the successful adaptation and implementation of service learning principles led to the re-examination of the Katimavik program structure in collaboration with community partners. Identifying and optimizing the potential of young people has become one of the major aspects of the program. In tangible terms, this means a more 67% of participants said that systematic recognition of learning: for example, participants are given the Katimavik experience influenced a letter of reference for their volunteer work, to acknowledge their their career plan in a positive way.* contribution to society and the skills they acquired during the pro- * source: Étude Économique Conseil (EEC), 2002 gram. In the same vein, we have also introduced a method of appreciation for leadership skills, which enables young people to define their own development objectives. It is also another way of more accurately and clearly identifying the terms of the program for the News about Katimavik alumni participants and the host communities. While our 25th anniversary is the pretext for festivities across the The service learning model will also make a significant contribution to country, it is also an opportunity for a major campaign. For the past further developing the fundamental role of Katimavik’s community year, a team has worked full-time to locate former participants and partners. From their initial role as hosts, they have evolved into active staff members. Of the 22,195 people in our database, 6,000 have 2 agents in the training and development of youth. Their participation is already been located . In November 2002, the national event in more clearly defined, a change that reflects a greater awareness of Ottawa-Gatineau will be the perfect time to officially launch the issues in the field. Katimavik Alumni Association. Katimavik: we’re ready! Everything has been set up to attract more young people and to have 87% of Katimavik participants them share in Katimavik’s spirit and philosophy. The time has also come to give credit and recognize the program’s role and value as an evaluated their leadership skills as essential step in young people’s lives and development, and a funda- “good” to “very good”, compared mental experience that will profoundly influence their lives. with 44% before the program.* Twenty-five years have gone by and we are more committed and * source: Étude Économique Conseil (EEC), 2002 determined than ever to developing our activities in association with our community partners for the good — and the future — of An evolving structure Canadian youth. To enable us to reach our objectives in the best possible conditions and according to our various financing options, we have asked the HayGroup consulting firm to conduct an exhaustive study on optimizing Katimavik’s organizational and decision-making environment.

2 This figure includes people whose contact information has been found and confirmed.

16 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT www.katimavik.org www.katimavik.org 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT Since 1977, “Simple, stick with it. A job worth “It was the best history, geogra- 1 doing is worth doing well.” 20 phy, French-language, native Ramona Melanson, 1985-1986, Chemainus, BC studies and self-discovery Katimavik course I have ever taken. I “This experience provides a cer- learned more about Canada in 2 tain orientation on the road of life, has changed their lives… those nine months than I did in as it is easy to get lost on the all of my years in high school.” many paths it offers. In a certain “Katimavik allowed me a better “Katimavik taught me about adap- Kim Deighon, 1983-1984, New Westminster, BC way Katimavik is a compass, a quality of life.” tation, compromise and how to time to stop and navigate.” 8 14 “Katimavik offered me the oppor- Normand Bonin, 1983-1984, Dieppe, NB deal with difficult situations.” Michel Plamondon, 1977-1978, Québec City, QC 21 tunity to meet and live with Kristine Howell, 1999-2000, Edmonton, AB “I learned that I am a lot stronger people of different cultures, “I became a more active and then I ever thought I could be. I “We should all live an experience religions and political beliefs engaged citizen. It was a fantastic 9 3 learned that with the necessary like this to get to know, discover from across Canada. I gained experience to learn about myself 15 effort I could do anything I put and better ourselves, so that we an enormous appreciation and and discover my potential.” my mind to.” can make decisions and concrete respect for our differences and Jean-François Beauregard, 1982-1983, Longueuil, QC Monique Devlin, 1996-1997, Wetakiwin, AB choices.” similarities.” “I learned to embrace our differ- Richard Sauvé, 1978-1979, Montréal, QC Chris Hudson-Brading 1979-1980, Fredericton, NB “Wherever my future takes me, ences as a society and as a result 4 the fact that I successfully com- “After finishing Katimavik, I had “I learned more about compassion, I’m a happy and positive person.” 10 pleted Katimavik reminds me 16 the feeling that nothing in this 22 acknowledging emotions, the Cathy Skinner, 1983-1984, Brampton, ON that there are almost no limits to world is impossible! The barriers value of honest and open com- “Katimavik is the best thing that what I can accomplish.” fell down, and I was capable in munication, and the importance 5 happened in my life…It gave me Julie Bouchard, 1997-1998, Québec City, QC deciding what I wanted to do.” of not taking yourself too seri- the chance to focus my life and Danielle Boivin, 1998-1999, Québec City, QC ously.” “Thanks to my newly developed develop a plan and the skills nec- Michael Slusar, 1980-1981, Nanoose Bay, BC French skills, I decided to move “Katimavik prepared me for real essary to implement that plan.” 11 to Montréal. I was able to find 17 life by giving me the opportunity “Katimavik has taught me that Parkhi Shashank, 1998-1999, Mississauga, ON a great job and begin a BA in to experience a variety of options 23 working together is the key thing “Katimavik provided me with inner sociology.” and opinions before embarking to get anything done in life. If 6 strength and insight that allowed Nelson Ferguson, 1998-1999, Port Hawkesbury, NS on a more defined life track.” you don’t work together, nothing me to understand that any realis- Ian Cromack, 1983-1984, Haliburton, ON will work.” “Katimavik was real-life prepara- tic goal is achievable if you work Alicia Ferri, 1999-2000, Kelowna, BC tion for real-world situations.” “I have worked in many environ- hard and stay focused.” 12 Ann Todt, 1984-1985, Etobicoke, ON 18 ments over the years as a man- “I learned how to plan and Shaun Smith 1983-1984, Halifax, NS ager. Based on my experiences 24 budget, and I gained leadership “I learned to plan meals and cook “I learned how to wake up at 5:00 with Katimavik, I have been and mediation skills.” for an army.” 7 a.m. and accomplish more before 13 able to understand how conflict Amber Long (Wieler) 1985-1986, Calgary, AB Belynda Davidson, 1996-1997, Chilliwack, BC breakfast than in an average day.” resolution can be successful.” “The experience gave me the Dori Dean, 1984-1985, London, ON Joanne McGuire, 1979-1980, Chatham, ON 25 confidence to do what I want “I learned a million ways to spend with my life.” 19 $21 a week.” Jennifer John, 2000-2001, Oshawa, ON Julie Hall, 2000-2001, Sarnia, ON

Top 25 ways that Katimavik changed their lives: these comments were taken form a survey conducted in March 2002 amongst past participants, where they were asked to describe what they learned and experienced in the Katimavik program.

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The “Ontario Invasion” was a charity road hockey tournament organized by the Ontario regional office to raise money for Youth Assisting Youth (YAY). In all, 140 participants from the region took part.

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In 2001 at their 20 year anniversary reunion. David Jones, outreach worker and lifestyle counsellor, Thunder Bay, ON; Jean Jacques Plante, graphic designer, Québec City, QC; Bridget Ryan, marketing consultant, Erin, ON; Gaétane Beaudette, administrator, Kapuskasing, ON; Doug Bodie, respiratory technician, Kingston, ON; Joanne Waters, reflexologist and aromatherapist, Guelph, ON; Reva McDonnell (Wilkin), assistant in medical office, Maple Ridge, BC. Not in photo: Yves St-Laurent, computer graphic artist-lithographer, Saint John, NB; John Rogers, Kaslo, BC In partnership with 447 community organizations

Participants from left to right: Glen Ogden, Edmonton, AB; Michel Vienneau, Caraquet, NB; Sarah Fowler, Saskatoon, SK; Angie Calverley, Orillia, ON; Heidi Klassen, Telegraph Creek, BC; Megan Magee, Stettler, AB; Katherine Hutter, Sudbury, ON; Darren White, Enfield, NS “Saint Andrews was very fortunate and privileged to be a host Katimavik community. These young men and women became excellent citizens of our town and participated in many proj- 448,221 hours of volunteer work in more than ects. My family also billeted participants, and we truly enjoyed their time with us. At the end, it was tough to say 66 host communities across Canada goodbye. They become a part of the family.”

John Craig, Mayor of Saint Andrews, NB, host community

Participants Evan Cunningham, Campbellford, ON; Nicolas Motard-Belanger; Charny, QC; Caroline Ouellet, Charlesbourg, QC; Stéphane Lambert, Norbertville, QC; Erynn Cunningham, Langley, BC; Kelsey Lewis, Calgary, AB; Tamara Harkness, Edmonton, AB; Nathalie Walsh, Borden, PE; “The participants’ efforts educated, beautified and Sarah Sinclair, Bracebridge, ON; Lisa Murphy, Acton, ON; and Project Leader Marlene Walsh with Mayor John Craig, Saint Andrews, NB improved the community. Katimavik helped Pinawa accomplish a number of tasks, initiated new projects and, more importantly, helped every- one to see the community through fresh eyes.” Making bread has been an integral part of group Rhonda Kennedy Rogers, Community Development Officer, Pinawa Community Development Corporation, community life since 1977. This activity teaches the partici- partner, Pinawa, MB pants cooking skills and incorporates the program’s essential values of sharing and teamwork.

Participants Paul Phelan of Sechelt, BC, and Valérie Cayer of Québec City, QC

, participant, Iqaluit, Nunavut Joshua Kiguktak

2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT www.katimavik.org www.katimavik.org 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT 21 Eric Veilleux, participant, Rivière-du-Loup, QC, with Darcy Salomon at the Cape Croker School Auditors’ Report to the Directors in Wiarton, ON.

We have audited the statement of financial position of Corporation Katimavik - Opcan as at March 31, 2002 and the statements of operations, changes in net assets and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. As it is described in note 2 (a), the Corporation has not recorded some assets and liabilities considering that these offset each other and the net result is nil. For this consideration only, these financial statements are not in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. In our opinion, except for the unrecorded items discussed in the preceding paragraph, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Corporation as at March 31, 2002 and the results of its activities and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.

Chartered Accountants

Montreal, Canada May 31, 2002

Each participant in Katimavik must set learning objectives to be achieved during the program. Eric Veilleux took this one step further by establishing objectives for each of his trimesters. He spent the first trimester in British Columbia working on an individual goal of teaching a child how to read, and the second trimester organizing a special Olympics with his group. In his third trimester he produced a document based on his Katimavik experiences called “Leave Your Mark!”. Eric created this project as a blueprint for other participants to leave their mark in each of the communities they work in.

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Statement of Statement of Statement of Changes in Net Assets Financial Position Operations Year ended March 31, 2002, with comparative figures for 2001 March 31, 2002, with comparative figures for 2001 Year ended March 31, 2002, with comparative figures for 2001 Invested in capital assets Net assets 2002 2001 2002 2001 2002 2001 $$$ $ $ $ $ $ Balance, beginning of year – – – (3,089) Assets Revenues: Subsidies for Excess of revenues over expenses – – – 3,089 Current assets: activities (note 6) 11,295,400 11,541,971 Cash and cash equivalents 657,406 304,645 Acquisition of capital assets 64,161 (64,161) – – Rendered services (note 7) 6,136,015 6,167,436 Term deposit 38,000 38,000 New deferred contributions Deferred contributions Contributions receivable related to capital assets (64,161) 64,161 – – recorded into operations from related party – 3,763 related to capital Balance, end of year – – – – Sales taxes receivable 126,101 104,811 assets (note 5) 223,783 258,283 Advances to employees 45,351 51,072 See accompanying notes to financial statements. Other revenue and Prepaid expenses 121,544 132,202 sponsorship in 988,402 634,493 kind (note 8) 369,893 303,292 Statement of Cash Flows Capital assets (note 3) 168,375 331,501 18,025,091 18,270,982 Year ended March 31, 2002, with comparative figures for 2001 1,156,777 965,994 Expenses: 2002 2001 Salaries and benefits 4,194,140 4,305,659 $ $ Liabilities and Deferred Contributions Rendered services (note 7) 6,136,015 6,167,436 Cash flows from operating activities: Travel expenses (Schedule) 2,470,916 2,760,547 Current liabilities: Excess of revenues over expenses – 3,089 Rent 1,060,593 1,040,121 Accounts payable Adjustments for: Daily allowances and and accruals 707,963 634,493 Amortization of capital assets 223,783 258,283 perseverance bonuses 1,021,664 1,052,577 Deferred contributions related to Deferred contributions recorded into operations (223,783) (258,283) Food 861,181 860,459 capital assets (note 5) 168,375 331,501 Changes in working capital items: Training, recruiting and Decrease in subsidies receivable – 7,765 Deferred contributions development expenses Decrease (increase) in contributions receivable related to subsequent (Schedule) 716 524 501,068 from related party 3,763 (3,763) period expenses (note 1) 280,439 – Office expenses (Schedule) 558,847 540,044 (Increase) decrease in sales taxes receivable (21,290) 28,031 Learning program 309,910 431,092 Commitments (note 9) Decrease in advances to employees 5,721 24,690 Amortization of capital assets 223,783 258,283 Contingent liability (note 10) Decrease in prepaid expenses 10,658 159,872 Other (Schedule) 471,518 350,607 Increase in accounts payable and accruals 73,470 32,951 1,156,777 965,994 18,025,091 18,267,893 Increase in deferred contributions related to See accompanying notes to financial statements. subsequent period expenses 280,439 – 352,761 252,635 Excess of revenues over expenses – 3,089 Cash flows from financing activities: Increase in deferred contributions related On behalf of the Board: See accompanying notes to financial statements. to capital assets 64,161 98,029 Cash flows from investing activities: Acquisition of capital assets (64,161) (98,029) , Director Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 352,761 252,635 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 304,645 52,010 Cash and cash equivalents, end of year 657,406 304,645 , Director Cash and cash equivalents represent the following: (Bank indebtedness) cash (note 4) (42,594) 304,645 Term deposit 700,000 – 657,406 304,645

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Corporation Katimavik - Opcan (“The Corporation”) is a non- The perseverance bonuses are recorded on a cash basis. 2. Significant accounting policies (continued): profit organization incorporated under Part II of the Law Therefore, no provision was recorded for these bonuses d) Contributions and sponsorship in kind: e) Use of estimates: governing Canadian corporations. The principal activity of as at March 31, 2002 and 2001. Contributions and sponsorship in the form of capital The preparation of financial statements in conformity the Corporation consists of promoting the development of If a provision for perseverance bonuses in the amount of assets are accounted for at their fair value at the date of with generally accepted accounting principles requires young adults between the ages of 17 and 21 years old, $640,000 (2001 - $640,000) had been recorded as at the donation or the agreement’s date. A capital asset and management to make estimates and assumptions that through a stimulating program that involves volunteer com- March 31, 2002 and 2001, the following balances would a deferred contribution are then recognized in the balance affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the munity work, training and group interaction. have been presented in the Corporation’s financial state- sheet and amortized in accordance with the accounting date of the financial statements and the reported 1. Financing activity: ments: policies in note 2 (b). amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from such estimates. These financial statements were prepared on a going con- Contributions and sponsorship in the form of supplies 2002 2001 cern basis, which means the Corporation will pay off its and services are accounted for at their fair value at the f) Cash and cash equivalents: debts in the normal course of its activities. The ability of the $ $ date of the donation or the agreement’s date. A revenue Cash is defined as cash and short-term investments with and an expense are then recognized in the statement of maturity dates of less than 90 days. The Corporation’s Corporation to function as a going concern depends on the Financial position: operations. short-term investments are considered to be cash equiv- continued financial support of government subsidies. If such Subsidies receivable 640,000 640,000 alents and are recorded at cost, which approximates cur- a hypothesis was not founded, major adjustments in the Accounts payable and rent market value. value of assets and liabilities could be necessary. accruals 1,347,963 1,274,493 The current subsidy agreement was signed on August 16, Operations: 3. Capital assets: 2000 between the Ministry of Canadian Heritage and the Subsidies for activities 11,295,400 11,531,971 2002 2001 Corporation Katimavik - Opcan and covers the periods from Daily allowances and Accumulated Net book Net book July 1, 2000 to March 31, 2003. This agreement has a value perseverance bonuses 1,021,664 1,042,577 Cost amortization value value of $24,411,903 and was amended on September 24, 2001 in $$$ $ order to increase the value to $27,411,903. The subsidies Considering the contribution agreement described in are received by the Corporation on an annual basis in accor- Computer equipment 892,457 770,159 122,298 267,037 note 1, the recording of the provision for perseverance dance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. The Leasehold improvements 79,017 55,373 23,644 47,337 bonuses has no impact on the net results of the year and subsidies were established to cover the expenses related to Furniture and office equipment 38,877 16,444 22,433 17,127 on the net assets balance of the Corporation. the Corporation’s programs until March 31, 2003. When the 1,010,351 841,976 168,375 331,501 subsidies received during a year are in excess of the year’s b) Capital assets: expenses, the excess is presented as a deferred contribution. Capital assets are recorded at cost. The amortization The deferred contribution will be used in the subsequent expense is calculated by using the straight-line method 4. Bank indebtedness: 6. Subsidies for activities: year in addition to the agreed contribution of the year to over the following periods: The Corporation benefits from a bank loan of an authorized cover the related expenses. 2002 2001 amount of $350,000, bearing interest at prime rate plus As at March 31, 2002, a total amount of $18,771,903 had Asset Period 1.50% and payable upon demand. As at March 31, the prime $ $ been received by the Corporation including $7,131,903 Computer equipment 3 years rate was 3.75% (2001 - 6.75%). Subsidies from the which is related to the prior year. The balance of $11,640,000 Leasehold improvements Duration of lease Ministry of Canadian Heritage: is applicable to the current year. Furniture and office equipment 3 years 5. Deferred contributions related to capital assets: For the Katimavik program 11,640,000 11,640,000 In addition to the remaining balance of $8,640,000, the 2002 2001 Portion relating to capital Corporation is waiting for the approval of supplementary c) Revenue recognition and deferred contributions: assets recorded in the subsidies of $3,000,000 for the year 2003. In accordance $ $ The deferral method is used to record contributions. balance sheet (64,161) (98,029) with the terms of this agreement, the Corporation is commit- Balance, beginning of the year 331,501 491,755 Portion relating to subsequent ted to respect certain conditions. Restricted contributions, which are those subject to an Deferred contributions related to year’s expenses (note 1) (280,439) – obligation of required use, are recognized as revenue in acquisitions of the year: 2. Significant accounting policies: the year during which the related charges are incurred. Acquisitions financed by 11,295,400 11,541,971 Unrestricted contributions are recognized as revenue in a) Departure: the Ministry of Canadian the year during which they are received. The Corporation’s operations are recorded in accordance Heritage’s subsidy 64,161 98,029 with generally accepted accounting principles except for Contributions restricted for the purchase of capital assets Contributions recorded into the unrecorded provision for perseverance bonuses to are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis, at a operations during the year (223,783) (258,283) take into account the requirement of the Ministry of rate corresponding to the amortization rate for the related Disposals and write-down (3,504) – Canadian Heritage. equipment. 168,375 331,501

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7. Contributions of rendered services: 9. Commitments: 2002 2001 The contributions in the form of rendered services represent The Corporation is committed under operating leases expir- $ $ the value of the non-remunerated contribution provided by ing in the year 2007. The minimum payments for the follow- Travel expenses: the volunteer participants. For 2002, the value of this contri- ing five years are: Travel of participants 1,178,386 1,376,857 bution amounted to $6,136,015 (2001 - $6,167,436). This Rental of vehicles 529,848 679,939 amount was obtained from a study conducted during the Lease Equipment Transportation on site 366,408 327,135 year on the number of hours of community work performed, $$ Travel of employees 396,274 376,616 being 448,211 hours (2001 - 444,020 hours). The hours 2003 540,560 468,512 worked in the year ended 2002 were valued at the average 2004 62,401 459,271 2,470,916 2,760,547 rate of $13.69/hour. The average hourly rate was calculated 2005 39,283 255,349 on the basis of data established by Statistics Canada, repre- 2006 25,149 2,510 Training, recruiting and development expenses: senting the economic value of volunteer work based on job 2007 – 2,719 estimates, the average hourly remuneration and the hours of Participants recruiting and project development expenses 464,622 320,920 hourly paid employees in the category other services, except 667,393 1,188,361 Training expenses 204,426 132,923 the public administration in Canada. For the year ended in Employees recruiting expenses 47,476 47,225 2001, the hours were valued at $13.89/hour, on the basis of 10. Contingent liability: 716,524 501,068 data established by Statistics Canada in the social-cultural On February 7, 1991 the Corporation, together with other community and people services of Canada. partners, was sued for damages for an amount of These contributions which were received free of charge are $1,500,000 following a physical accident to one of its partic- Office expenses: accounted for both as a revenue and as a charge and, there- ipants. A ruling was obtained in the Corporation’s favor. This Communications 201,774 281,787 fore, have no impact on the year’s excess of revenues over ruling is presently being appealed. The insurance of the Other 357,073 258,257 expenses (expenses over revenues). Corporation covers such an accident. 558,847 540,044

8. Other revenue and sponsorship in kind: 11. Significantly influenced organization: In the course of its normal business, the Corporation Katimavik Fund: Other expenses: receives free of charge various supplies and services. This Katimavik Fund was incorporated by letters patent on March Insurance 143,650 119,860 sponsorship in kind is recorded at its market value. The fol- 29, 2000. The object of this Corporation is to receive dona- Professional fees 142,375 105,675 lowing table represents the amounts included in the tions, bequests and other contributions, to manage and to Organizing Committee 25th Anniversary 66,649 – Corporation’s expenses with respect to these donations: distribute those funds to Corporation Katimavik - Opcan or Medical charges 63,463 66,747 any other related organization. Bank charges and interests 32,543 43,601 2002 2001 Translation expenses 20,374 14,724 As at March 31, 2002, Corporation Katimavik - Opcan Other 2,464 – $ $ recorded an amount of $58,842 (2001 - $42,892) as Rent 120,000 120,000 expense reimbursement. 471,518 350,607 Publicity expenses 158,000 127,000 12. Comparative figures: Sponsorship in supplies and services 278,000 247,000 The 2001 comparative figures have been reclassified in order to conform with the financial statement presentation Other revenue 91,893 56,292 adopted in 2002. 369,893 303,292

28 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT www.katimavik.org www.katimavik.org 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT 29 Serge St-André, Regional Director, Katimavik Québec and Stéphane Michaud, Director of Parc de Bois de Belle- Community Partner Organizations Rivière, community partner, Mirabel, QC.

BRITISH Penticton and District North Cariboo Comprehensive Headwaters Health Authority COLUMBIA AND - Community Arts Council Youth Centre Okotoks Public Library - Community Resources Society Quesnel and District Town of Okotoks YUKON REGION - Society for Community Living - Child Development Association - Open Spaces Burns Lake (1) Penticton and Wine Country - Museum and Archives - Station Cultural Centre and Burns Lake Public Library Association Chamber of Commerce - SPCA Okotoks Heritage House College of New Caledonia-Daycare Penticton District Quesnel Community and Economic St. Paul AB (17) Lake Babine Nation Multicultural Society Development Corporation ACFA régional de St. Paul Lake Babine Nation Preschool - S.O.U.N.D.S. Friendship Centre Quesnel Tillicum Society Alberta’s Lakeland Destination S.S. Sicamous Restoration Society Kindergarten Williams Lake (12) Marketing Organization Lakes District Safe Haven Port Hardy (7) Addiction Services/CCCH Council Blue Quills First Nations College Home Society Avalon Adventist Junior Academy Boys and Girls Club of Williams Life Values School Pines Multi-level Care Facility District of Port Hardy Lake and District Saddle Lake Boys and Girls Club Muriel Mould Elementary School Family Place Partnership Project Cariboo Friendship Society St. Paul & District Regional District of Bulkley Kwakutl Band Office Contact Women’s Group Society - Boys and Girls Club Valley-Nechako Port Hardy Heritage Society Williams Lake and District - Chamber of Commerce Campbell River (2) North Island AIDS Coalition Society Volunteer Centre St. Paul Abilities Network Association Francophone de Port McNeill (8) Williams Lake Association for Town of St. Paul – Family and Community Support Services Campbell River Cheslakees Elementary School Community Living Campbell River and District North Island Community Services Turner Valley/ Public Art Galley Sunset Elementary School PRAIRIES, Black Diamond AB (18) Campbell River Community Network Alert Bay Bargain Barn Campbell River Film Commission NORTHWEST Alert Bay School TERRITORIES Black Diamond Parks and Recreation/ Campbell River Multicultural and Corporation of the Village of Alert Bay Town of Black Diamond Immigrant Services Association ’Namgis Health Centre AND NUNAVUT Diamond Valley and District Boys Community Living Sointula REGION and Girls Club Discovery Coast Greenways Wild Island Foods Co-operative Bonnyville AB (13) Town of Turner Valley Land Trust AJ Elliott Elementary School Turner Valley School École Rockland School Bonnyville and District Family and Sointula Recreation Association Community Support Services Longview Quinsam Hatchery, Fisheries and Malcolm Island Shellfish Longview School Oceans Canada Bonnyville Sports and Leisure Society Co-operative Dove Centre Hazelton (3) Living Oceans Society École Dr. Bernard Brosseau School Gravelbourg SK (19) Gitanmaax Band Council Prince George (9) H.E. Bourgoin School Association communautaire fransaskoise de Gravelbourg Hazelton Secondary School Carney Hill Neighbourhood Center Lakeland Agricultural Research Gravelbourg Elementary School John Field Elementary School Exploration Place (The) Association St. Joseph’s Hospital Learning Shop Prince George Agricultural and Notre Dame Elementary School Summer Solstice Festival Inc. Ministry of Forests-Kispiox Industrial Association Forest District Cold Lake AB (14) Town of Gravelbourg Prince George Downtown Business Alberta Human Resources Upper Skeena Development Centre Improvement Association Ponteix SK (20) Wrinch Memorial Hospital and Employment Prince George Family Y.M.C.A. City of Cold Lake Auvergeois de Ponteix (Les) Kispiox Prince George Housing Coalition École Boréale Kispiox Hatchery - Department of Operations Prince George Public Interest - Leisure Services Foyer St. Joseph Nursing Home Inc. Houston (4) Research Group Cold Lake Elementary School Musée Héritage Notukev Inc. Beanstalk Daycare Recycling and Environmental Action Cold Lake Native Friendship Centre Town of Ponteix Community Futures Development Planning Society (REAPS) Cold Lake Public Library Swift Current SK (21) Corporation of Nadina Society of St-Vincent de Paul Cold Lake Regional Canadian Mental Health Association – District of Houston Drop-In Centre Chamber of Commerce Swift Current Branch Inc. Houston and District Two Rivers Gallery École Voyageur Saskatchewan Abilities Council Chamber of Commerce Volunteer Prince George Grand Centre Middle Schools Southwest Crisis Services Inc. Houston Link to Learning Princeton (10) Lakeland Lodge and Swift Current Big Brothers/Big Sisters Houston Public Library Little Folks Nursery School Society Housing Foundation Swift Current Museum Houston Secondary School Princeton and District Lakeland Regional Health Authority Swift Current Public School Division Salvation Army Thrift Store Lakeland United Way - Community Services Society Gimli MB (22) Nelson Heights School Keremeos (5) - Recreation Department Evergreen Basic Needs Youth Learning and Resource Centre Keremeos Elks Lodge Princeton District Gimli and District Lower Similkameen Indian Band Chamber of Commerce High River AB (15) Chamber of Commerce Lower Similkameen Community Princeton Exhibition Association Headwaters Adult Day Gimli Children’s Centre Inc. Services Society Princeton General Hospital Support Program Gimli Recreation Authority Similkameen Country Riverside Intermediate School “As a non-profit organization, it is important for us to create partnerships. For the Joe Clark School Gimli Seniors Resource Council Development Association Vermillion Fors Elementary Medicine Tree Place New Iceland Heritage Museum Inc. last three years, our partnership with Katimavik has allowed us to offer the resi- Similkameen Garden Club Museum of the Highwood Quesnel (11) St. Boniface MB (23) Similkameen Recreation Centre Spitzee Elementary School dents of Mirabel and the surrounding region quality and diversity in a growing Baker Creek Enhancement Society Winnipeg South Similkameen Museum Society Town of High River Baker Lodge Collège Louis Riel number of services. Some of the achievements include the laying out of trails Similkameen Country Cayley Dunrovin Park Lodge Conseil jeunesse provinciale Cayley School and building a swimming pond, the construction of hundreds of picnic tables, Penticton (6) McNaughton Centre École Provencher - École bilingue and helping out in customer service.” Art Gallery of the South Okanagan Okotoks AB (16) Festival du Voyageur Care Unit Penticton Retirement Centre Big Rock School Marion School Christopher Housing Society Dr. Morris Gibson Place du Canada Stéphane Michaud, Director of Parc de Bois de Belle-Rivière, community Penticton & Area Women’s Centre partner, Mirabel, QC

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Pinawa MB (24) VHA Health and Home Rockland (34) QUÉBEC La Pocatière (46) Maison de la famille de Bellechasse Fredericton NB (58) Shelburne NS (63) Pinawa Community Support Services Bibliothèque Publique de REGION La Traversée – Association Société du parc linéaire de Monk Canadian Red Cross Little People’s Place (The) Development Corporation Victorian Order of Nurses Clarence-Rockland kamouraskoise en santé mentale St-Raphaël Fredericton Boys and Girls Club Municipality of the St. Malo Coaticook (40) Cégep de La Pocatière Kitchener-Waterloo (29) Centre culturel de la Sainte-Famille C.P.E. Belle Enfance Fredericton Regional Family District of Shelburne Chaboillé CDC / Réseau Carrefour de la santé et des services Collège de Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière St-Vallier Resource Centre Habitat for Humanity – Cité de Clarence-Rockland Our House Youth Wellness Centre communautaire sociaux de la MRC de Coaticook École Polyvalente La Pocatière Municipalité de St-Vallier Meals on Wheels Fredericton Inc. Waterloo Region - Garderie Shelburne County Adult Workshops St-Pierre-Jolys Centre d’action bénévole de la Écoles Sacré-Cœur et St-Charles Multicultural Association of Hildegard Marsden Coop Day - Loisirs Sherbrooke (52) Shelburne County Centre médico-social DeSalaberry MRC de Coaticook Ferme expérimentale La Pokita Fredericton Nursery Inc. École Carrefour-Jeunesse Carrefour des cuisines collectives Genealogical Society District Health Center Club de la rivière Coaticook Institut de technologie agro-alimentaire The Brunswickan House of Friendship École Sainte-Trinité de Sherbrooke (CCC) Shelburne County Learning Network École communautaire Club social Les Troubadours de la vie Municipalité de La Pocatière Mill-Courtland Neighbourhood Groupe-Action pour l’enfant, la famille Estrie Aide Saint Andrews NB (59) Shelburne County Museum École Héritage École secondaire La Frontalière Association et la communauté Magog (47) Naissance Renaissance Estrie Anglican Parish of Saint Andrews Town of Shelburne Musée de Saint-Pierre-Jolys Municipalité de Saint-Herménégilde Clyde Road Social Planning Council of Kitchener Résidence Jardins Belle-Rive Banque alimentaire Promotion Handicap de Hunstman Marine Science Centre Musée Beaulne River Hills Sport and Working Centre (The) Sharbot Lake (35) Memphrémagog inc. Sherbrooke inc. Katy’s Cove Management Committee Parc Harold F. Baldwin Recreation Society ONTARIO Youth for Understanding Child Centre (The) Pavillon des arts et de la culture Centre d’hébergement Memphrémagog Service d’aide aux Néo-Canadiens Passamaquoddy Lodge Inc. CFER Memphrémagog REGION Mattawa (30) Community Living – North Frontenac de Coaticook Sainte-Louise (53) Ross Memorial Museum Charlottetown PEI (64) Société d’histoire de Magog inc. Sainte-Croix 2004 Belleville (25) Algonquin Nursing Home Frontenac News (The) Société de développement du parc de Centre des loisirs de Sainte-Louise C.H.A.N.C.E.S. Family Resource Centre Zone Libre Memphrémagog Coordinating Committee Quinte Vocational Support Services Canadian Ecology Centre North Frontenac Community Services la gorge de Coaticook École L’Orée-des-Bois Charlottetown Boys and Girls Club Sir James Dunn Academy Family Space Quinte Inc. F.J. McElligott Secondary School Ontario Trails Council Saint-Malo Massif du Sud (48) Municipalité de Sainte-Louise City of Charlottetown & I.O.D.E. Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre First Adventure Child Mattawa and District Sharbot Lake Public School Loisirs Saint-Malo St-Magloire Confederation Centre of the Arts Vincent Massey Elementary Development Centre - Association for Sharbot Lake Seniors Home Tourisme Saint-Malo Centre motoneige et sportif Sainte-Perpétue (54) CUSO Saint George Hastings Housing Resource Center Community Living St. James Major Catholic School Massif du Sud Centre de Plein air Sainte-Perpétue Full Circle Cooperative School Châteauguay (41) Charlotte County Housing Council Inc. United Way of Quinte - Chamber of Commerce Villages Beautiful Comité des loisirs de St-Magloire CLSC-CHSLD de la MRC de Mi’Kmaq Family Resource Centre (The) Centre communautaire de PEI Eco-Net Cooperative Ltd. Volunteer Information Quinte Mattawa Child Care Centre South River (36) St-Philémon l’Islet-CHSLD de Saint John NB (60) Châteauguay Prince Street Elementry School Plainfield Mattawa District Public School Christian Horizons Société de gestion du Parc Régional Sainte-Perpétue (Les) Association régionale de la CHAI Radio Châteauguay Voluntary Resource Council H.R. Frink Outdoor Education Centre Mattawa Temiscaming Excursion Co. Connections CTGC Télévision communautaire Massif du Sud École primaire de Sainte-Perpétue Communauté francophone de Cornwall (26) Mattawa Voyageur Days Committee P.A.R.C. Association Héritage St-Bernard Mirabel (49) Municipalité de Sainte-Perpétue Saint-Jean inc. Kensington PEI (65) ACFO SD&G Mattawa Women’s Resource Centre Sexual Assault Services Maison d’aide et d’hébergement Bois de Belle-Rivière Résidence Lebel et Leblanc S.E.N.C. Saint John YM-YWCA Inc. KenNet Inc. Town of Mattawa South River Public School « La Re-Source » Kensington and Area Soccer Club Centre Agape Center Pays d’en Haut (50) Lockeport NS (61) Township of Machar Maison des jeunes de Châteauguay ATLANTIC Kensington and Area Teen Centre culturel du conseil North Bay (31) Ste-Adèle Crescent Beach Development de vie française Village of South River Mouvement Action-Découverte Drop-in Centre Big Sister of Nipissing Café communautaire l’Entre-Gens REGION Association Centre de ressources familiales Rencontre châteaugoise Kensington and Area Tourist Chantier Inc. (Le) Thornbury, Blue Mountains (37) Maison de la famille Campbellton NB (55) Lockeport Family of Schools Société du musée de Association de l’Estrie Empire Living Centre Beaver Valley Outreach St-Sauveur Alaqsite W Gitpu School Lockeport Recreation Fundraising Centre de santé communautaire Grand Châteauguay Town of Kensington Garderie Soleil Beaver Valley Preschool École Marie-Rose Campbellton Nursing Home Association de l’Estrie Service d’action bénévole Breadalbane North Bay and District Errinrung Nursing and Entraide bénévole des Pays d’en Haut Galerie Restigouche Ragged Islands Historical Society Centre familial de Cornwall Community of Breadalbane - Big Brothers Association Retirement Home Cowansville (42) Partage-Amitié Restigouche County Volunteer Action Shelburne County Competitive CHOD-FM - Health Unit Hincks-Dellcrest Farm Association de parents de personnes Soupe populaire de la vallée de Association Inc. Fishermen’s Association Summerside PEI (66) Glen Stor Dun Lodge North Bay Area Museum Kimbercote Farm handicapées de Brome-Missisquoi St-Sauveur Société Hôtesse des Jeux du Canada Shelburne County Women’s Fish Net Bedeque Bay Environmental L’institut des Sciences North Bay Psychiatric Hospital Marsh Street Community Arts Centre C.P.E. Le papillon bleu Val Morin d’hiver 2003 Bathurst- Lunenburg NS (62) Management Association Environnementales du Ottawa (32) Pretty River Academy École Curé-A.-Petit Maison Emmanuel Campbellton Inc. Harbour View Haven City of Summerside Fleuve St-Laurent Town of the Blue Mountains – École Heros Memorial Community Connections Centre d’acceuil Champlain Rivière Boyer (51) Dalhousie I NB (56) Lunenburg Day Care Centre Ville de Cornwall – Département Municipal Office École Sainte-Thérèse East Prince Health Centre Pauline Charron St-Charles de Bellechasse Dalhousie Pre-school Lunenburg Jr. Sr. High School des Loisirs École Saint-Léon Jardin des étoiles (Le) GRIPO - Ottawa Tweed (38) Charolais Champêtre inc. Restigouche County S.P.C.A Town of Lunenburg Fergus-Elora (27) École secondaire Massey-Vanier Société Saint-Thomas-D’Aquin (La) Magie des Lettres (La) Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance St-Gervais Halifax Centre Wellington Resource Group Service des loisirs Dalhousie II NB (57) Summerside Boys and Girls Club (The) Maison Communautaire du bon Gateway Community Health Centre L’Alibi Café Culturel The Nova Scotia Sea School Sureté municipale de Cowansville Dalhousie Centennial Library Voix acadienne (La) Elora Festival (The) voisinage de la Basse-Ville Municipality of Tweed St-Lazare Riverport Elora Public School Dalhousie Nursing Home Inc. YMCA of Summerside Musée de l’agriculture du Canada St. Carthagh Catholic School Des Vallons (43) Centre local de développement de Bay to Bay Trail Association Groves Hospital Volunteer Association Dalhousie Regional High School Rose Bay Patro d’Ottawa (Le) Salvation Army St-Damien la MRC de Bellechasse Groves Memorial Community Restigouche Regional Museum Rotonde (La) S.H. Connor Public School Frigos pleins de Bellechasse (Les) Groupe d’intervention pour la Lunenburg Falls Prevention Hospital Restigouche Timber Trail Bridgewater Owen Sound (33) Tweed and Area Historical Society C.P.E. L’Aquarelle restauration de la Boyer Township of Centre Wellington Artificial Reef Society of Alzheimer Society Tweed News École Rayon de Soleil - Parks and Recreation Department Nova Scotia (ARSNS) Canadian Cancer Society – Wiarton (39) L’Arche le printemps - Public Works Bluewater Unit Bruce Peninsula Association for St-Nazaire Wellington County Museum Canadian National Institute for Community Living Association développement and Archives the Blind (The) Cape Croker Elementary School St-Nazaire Guelph-Wellington Association for Community Living Owen Sound Ontario Provincial Police Community Living Frelighsburg (44) and District Outdoor Education Centre École St-Joseph 92% of community partners stated that Hamilton (28) Habitat for Humanity - ReStore Salvation Army École Notre-Dame de Courdes Canadian National Institute for Home & Community Support of Tourism and Promotion Committee – École St-François d’Assise Katimavik participants contributed to the Blind (CNIB) Grey-Bruce Town of South Bruce Peninsula Bishop Stewart Memorial Church Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum Grey Sauble Conservation Authority Wiarton Kids Den Daycare Centre Municipalité de Frelighsburg increasing the quality of services offered Green Venture Ministry of Natural Resources Grey Chesley Hamilton Aids Network County Forest Stewardship Bluewater District School Board Granby (45) in their community.* Hamilton-Wentworth District School Volunteer Centre of Owen Hepworth Centre d’interprétation de la nature du Board Norwood Park School Sound-Grey-Bruce (The) Hepworth Central Public School Lac Boivin inc. * source: Étude Économique Conseil (EEC), 2002 Housing Help Centre VON Grey Bruce Fondation Boisvert-Goyette Women’s Centre (The) Fondation Roger Talbot inc. (La) Maison des jeunes de Granby (La) Maison hébergement pour elles

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HEAD REGIONAL OFFICE OFFICES Executive Direction Program and BRITISH COLUMBIA Project Leaders QUÉBEC Project Leaders ATLANTIC Project Leaders Executive Director Human Resources AND YUKON Denise Bartholomew Regional Director Nathalie Beaudoin Regional Director Stephen Abouldahab Jean-Guy Bigeau Program and Human Regional Director Nashely Silva-Boudreault Serge St-André Nathalie Bouchard Jacinthe Dufour David Baines Shirley Case Alexandre Crombez Laura Johnson Executive Assistant Resources Director Jacqueline Neale Alain Cenerini Assistant Regional Director Jeanne Descoteaux Assistant Regional Director Caralee Murphy Melanie Dee Marshman Simon Lapointe Assistant Regional Director Elaine Costeira Isabelle Brisebois Éric Dufresne Bernard Plourde Caroline Paulin Program Manager Hurrian Peyman Finance and Administration François Dufour Program and Human Virginie Dukers Program and Human Claire Poirier Sylvie Gélinas Program and Human Wendy Gingell Resources Advisor Kim Naïomi Fortin Resources Advisor Laura Richardson Finance Director Manager – Participants Office Resources Advisor Roberta Jenkins Nathalie Desjardins Nathalie Gendron Paula Gallant Dominique Roy Claude Papineau Carina Mansilla Adam Wood Alicia Johnston Administrative Officer Guylaine Lecours Administrative Officer David Sandomiersky Finance Manager Kristin Kent Daniel Lemieux Anna Sheppard Officers - Participants Office Administrative Officer Thérèse Gauthier Brigitte Brown Johanne Lamoureux Benjamin Macklin Anthony Loring Cheryl Steeves Sophie Aumais Aline Rioux Kenda Salmon Project Coordinators Marc Meilleur Project Coordinators Marlene Walsh Accounting Technicians Maria Novoa Project Coordinators Catherine Darvault Camille Nantais-Martin Michèle Deschênes Geneviève Boulet Training and Community Reshma Adatia ONTARIO Jacquelin Fraser Emmanuelle Poiré Michel Martin Josée Carrière Aidean Diamond Development Advisor Regional Director Martin Hamel Chrystèle Thébault Caroline Morton Nancy Hurteau Tracy Laurin Denise Byrnes Steve Clay Martine Labelle Matthew Teghtmeyer Evelyn Kemp Jennifer Rose François Poirier Human Resources Advisor Assistant Regional Director Network Administrator Project Leaders Josée Carrière Shawn Rocheleau Gilles Thériault Erika Antl Coordinator, Pay and Benefits Transportation Manager Melanie Cabral Program and Human Manon Provost Lyne St-Cyr Jennifer Chang Resources Advisor Katimavik also thanks the following persons for their work during the year 2001-2002: Program and Human May Chow Susan Phypers Transportation Officers Resources Secretary Danielle Grace Maryse Brillon Administrative Officer Mélanie Alain Kate Fenton Denise Leblanc Anne Pickering Kathleen Lavoie Tanya Laurin Mélanie Lapointe Claudia Latino Laurie Anderson Lori Feschuk Sarah Lee Marianne Plater Dominique Lebrun Edji Seyoum Receptionist Bruno Arpin Andrea Furlong Hugo Lévesque Lionel Poirier Andrea Lemire Project Coordinators Simon Pronce Geneviève Garneau Fanny Arseneau Katherine Gad Julie Lewis Manon Poirier Development and Darryl Leroux Andrea Bassett Steven Gaulton Jacques Liboiron Katherine Poulin Office Clerk Kendra Lachine Marketing David Nagel Kent Baylis Diane Gauvin Gregory Little Jan Radwanski Nelson Ferguson Marcya Lackey Paul Royston Jean-François Bélisle Janice Gourgues Olivier Loyer Isabelle Renaud Development and Anne Nelson Greg Tilson Mélanie Benoît Jonathan Grandmont Mario Luce Kim Remus Marketing Director Jodi Sinden Jean-Luc Bessette Emmanuelle Grenier-Pilon Carole Lunny Claudine Richer Claude Tanguay PRAIRIES, NORTHWEST Project Leaders Alix Bouchard Shelley Hannah Michelle Mac Donald Giselle Robichaud Communications Director TERRITORIES AND Kathryn Bahun Théo Breedon Wendy Harris Tamara McHugh Rachel Robichaud Carole Hooper* NUNAVUT Isabel Chaumont Elizabeth Britton Karen Hay Susan McIntosh Rebecca Robinson Communications Advisor Regional Director Erin Croteau Chantâle Buissé Melissa Helwig Leah McIntyre Rebecca Rothgeb Christine Rocheleau Louis Morin Donald Dubuc Martine Caron Anne-Mary Henry Robert McPhee Andrea Schnell Cynthia Durrant Assistant Regional Director Nico Cassidy Eric Higgins Patton Maclean Aude Sebban Communications Agent Simon Hardman Paul Podevin Carl Cloutier Benjamin Hirtle Zoé Mark Patricia Sévigny Jennifer Timmons Laena Garrison René Dagenais Claudette Hudon Jennifer Mercier Korena Sharma Secretary, Development, Program and Human Heather Jensen Desta Davis Cloremice Jean Katherine Miguel Anna Sheridan Marketing and Communications Resources Advisor Raye Lemke Leesa Dean Christiana Johnson Yolande Mongeon Yannick Simard Catherine Adam Heather Dootoff Christine McIntyre Chris Debow Michelle Kenny Jacob Murray Valérie Smith Elizabeth Matthews Coordinator, Alumni Office Administrative Officer Frederic Dechamplain Starr Kingston Daintry Norman Melanie Sondergaard Elizabeth Migneron Anne Provencher Annette Forcier Lu Ann Dietrich Myriam Lafleur Olivier Noyer Raphael Soucy Christopher Miller Clayton Dignard Barbara Lafresnaye Cam O’Bertos Lori Steckle Project Coordinators Call Centre Agents, Gaby Senay Cynthia Doncaster David Lambert Jill Olscamp Melanie Stiner Margaret Dixon Alumni Office Travis Taylor Amber Van Drielen France Lamontagne Tom Patterson Laureena Super Christopher Hudyma Marie-Elaine Monette Roger Duchesne Chantal Landry Neil Parker Andrea Superstein Christine Shipp (in charge) James Dufault Pamela Lang Sarah Pearson Sandrine Thibout Dannielle Smith Jennifer Cram Ross Dukes Annette Lapointe Devon Peavoy Daniel Tremblay Mathieu Foran Pascale Dupont Catherine Laratte Katrina Peddle Diane Viau Carmen Dyck Rachel Larivée Jennifer Pederson Tatum Wilson Nicolas Emond Jeff Laskey Geneviève Pellerin-Desjarlais Nathalie Zeitoun Mélanie Fallis John Lauridsen Amber Phalen *on special leave Dominic Fauvel Emilie Lavictoire Marie-Françoise Picard

34 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT www.katimavik.org www.katimavik.org 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT 35 Members of the Board of Directors

Chair Members Max Beck Kell Antoft, OC Fanny Bay Oysters Ltd. Jim Coutts, OC Past Chair Pearson College Sylvie C. Crevier Bruce Gilbert Sylvie C. Crevier Reg’d Newfoundland Vice Chair Conservation Corps Huguette Labelle , CC Lou Salley University of Ottawa Salley Bowes Harwardt Secretary Justin P.J. Trudeau André Dufour Borden Ladner Gervais Suzanne Veit Claude Raîche Treasurer CoorCoordinatordinator Life Member Michael D. Smith Christine Rocheleau Softimage Brie Teggart ResearResearcherschers 2000-2001 Participant Jennifer Timmons Ex-officio Danie Royer Jean-Guy Bigeau Dixon Wong WWritersriters Executive Director, Katimavik 2000-2001 Participant Catherine Adam (Fr(French)ench) Christine Rocheleau (English and FrFrench)ench) Founding President Observer Jennifer Timmons (English) Jacques Hébert , OC Jennifer Thorne Collaborators Exchanges Canada Jean-Guy Bigeau, Max Beck, Simon Lapointe, Anne Provencher,Provencher,

Catherine Adam, Manon Provost,Provost, Members of the Executive Committee Kathleen Lavoie and staffstaff at regionalregional officesoffices Special collaborators Patrick CardeCarde and Kakoo TranslatorsTranslators and revisorsrevisors Mark Daly (English) MargotMargot LacroixLacroix (French)(French) Graphic design and artistic directiondirection DÉCHODDÉCHOD - Alain Fréchette,Fréchette, Louis BédardBédard Photographers All rights reservedreserved Printer Imprimerie GG inc.

2001-2002 Katimavik Board of Directors ISBN 2-9806159-2-7 9 12 3 14 Legal deposit - BibliothèqueBibliothèque nationale du Québec,Québec, 2002 1- Lou Salley 9- Michael D. Smith 1 5 11 2 2- Dixon Wong 10- Sylvie Crevier 4 6 8 15 Legal deposit - National Library of Canada, 2002 3- Jennifer Thorne 11- Max Beck 7 10 13 4- Bruce Gilbert 12- Justin P.J. Trudeau Interior pages printed on New Life Opaque, 70% elemental chlorine-freechlorine-free 5- Brie Teggart 13- Jim Coutts virginvirgin fibre,fibre, 30% post-consumer fibre,fibre, certified EcoLogo. Cover printed on 6- Suzanne Veit 14- André Dufour Domtar Protera,Protera, 40% post-consumer fibre.fibre. 7- Jean-Guy Bigeau 15- Kell Antoft 8- Jacques Hébert VersionVersion françaisefrançaise disponible sur demande.

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