The Bold Eagle program is an opportunity for kids of Aboriginal descent to enroll in a six week camp in Wainwright Alberta to give teens a chance to see what it would be like to be in the military. It is completely free to sign up and they accept teens of aboriginal descent from ages 16 and older.  Two recruiters visited our school to share information about the program to a few students who showed interest in the program and what it had to offer.

The program requires hard work, as it teaches the recruits discipline, teamwork, respect and many other valuable skills. The Bold Eagle program provides you with meals, accommodation, and proper equipment and clothing.  Best of all, if you do well enough, they will reward you with high school credits, and a recommendation for those participants looking at the military as a career. This program is not a direct recruitment to the military, although students have access to join the primary reserves once they have completed the course.

For more information about the Bold Eagle Program visit their website:

http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/jobs-caf-aboriginal/bold-eagle-index.page

BY: OLIVIA