The Canoe, is an iconic Canadian vessel symbolizing respect, relevance, reciprocity and reconciliation. The Adventure in Understanding Program embodies that spirit and brings together indigenous and non-indigenous youth to share and experience aspects of Indigenous culture.
Participants connect with the water, the air, the plants, the animals and each other, building respect for the environment, for themselves, and for each other. Youth embark on a six day (five night) canoe voyage from Peterborough, through the Trent Waterway to Curve Lake First Nation.
Each year BEL Rotary sponsors a student to participate in this amazing opportunity. Students return with a richer understanding of each other and of themselves