Your pathway to post-secondary starts here.
Prepare for an inspiring and immersive experience tailored for Indigenous youth in grades 10-12 to explore post-secondary life. At Pathways to Post-Secondary Camp, you’ll stay in residence at Dalhousie University, engage in hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) activities, and visit universities and colleges. Through interactive workshops, city explorations, and meaningful connections with Elders and Indigenous student support networks, you’ll build confidence in navigating your future academic journey.
Scroll down to learn more about Pathways to Post-Secondary Camp 2025.
What You’ll Experience
Immerse yourself in post-secondary life through hands-on learning, campus exploration, and cultural connections.
- Stay in a university residence and experience student life firsthand.
- Engage in exciting STEAM activities, including lab tours and hands-on experiments.
- Visit post-secondary institutions in Nova Scotia and beyond.
- Connect with Indigenous student support services, Elders, and mentors.
- Explore the city and take part in fun, team-based challenges.
- Meet industry professionals and explore potential career pathways.
Guided by Etuaptmumk
Pathways to Post-Secondary Camp is guided by the principles of Etuaptmumk (“Two-Eyed Seeing”), weaving together Indigenous knowledge and academic education.
Learning alongside Elders, Indigenous knowledge holders, and industry experts, participants gain a deeper understanding of their world while ensuring cultural perspectives remain at the heart of their journey.
What to Expect at Pathways to Post-Secondary Camp 2025
July 2-11, 2025 | Kjipuktuk (Halifax, NS)
This year’s camp theme is SPACE! Embark on a journey that blends cultural knowledge with modern science as we explore the universe together.
- Navigating Kjipuktuk – Discover the best ways to explore Halifax – on foot, transit or even by segway – while finding welcoming community spaces along the way.
- Connect with Indigenous Support Networks – Meet Elders and connect with Indigenous student services and local Indigenous organizations like the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre.
- Star Gazing on Mniku’j – Explore the archeological sites of Mniku’j (McNabs Island) and experience the night sky through Mi’kmaw sky stories.
- Hands-on STEAM Fun – Build rockets, experiment with airlock systems, and use an 8-metre-wide telescope.
- Exploring Space Careers – Meet professionals across the space industry, from engineers, to entrepreneurs, to astronauts!
Stay tuned—registration opens soon!
Our Supporters
Pathways to Post-Secondary Camp is made possible thanks to the dedication and collaboration of many organizations and individuals who share a commitment to empowering Indigenous youth.
We are especially grateful to our partners, Counselling Foundation of Canada and Galaxia Mission Systems, whose support and expertise allows us to provide an engaging and accessible experience for participants.
We deeply appreciate the Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Elders, including Gerald Gloade, Ann LaBillois, and Charlotte Bernard, who generously share their teachings, ensuring that cultural knowledge remains at the heart of each participant’s journey.
We also extend our thanks to the Canadian Space Agency, Stargaze NS, Friends of McNabs, Burke Observatory of Saint Mary’s University, and Dalhousie University. Your support gives youth a unique opportunity to explore new pathways and envision their futures.
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information about this program, contact us at camps@ulnooweg.ca.
How much does it cost?
All expenses during the program—including travel, meals, and accommodations—are covered. Depending on resources available, we may be able to support costs associated with getting youth to and from pick-up locations.
Who can apply?
This program is open to Indigenous youth aged 15-18 who are living in Atlantic Canada, including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and PEI.
In our registration form you will be asked to identify which community you are from (your home community can be based outside of Atlantic Canada, but you must be living in Atlantic Canada).
Can I get support with travel?
Our goal is to make this opportunity available to Indigenous youth across Atlantic Canada. Depending on resources available, we may be able to support costs associated with getting youth to and from pick-up locations.
Reach out to us at camps@ulnooweg.ca to enquire.