OTTAWA – The United States Embassy in Ottawa, in partnership with the State University of New York (SUNY) at Plattsburgh, World Learning, and Fulbright Canada, is pleased to announce the selection of 13 outstanding Canadian youth community leaders for the 2019 Youth Ambassadors Program.
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Indigenous leaders and other Canadian professionals working in Northern Canada will visit Denver, Colorado; Fairbanks, Alaska; and other Alaskan cities from April 24 to May 4, 2019.
Read More» Canadian professionals in the field of Indigenous education will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from August 4-15 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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Media Advisory July 18, 2017 For immediate release Young Canadian leaders travel to United States as Youth Ambassadors The U.S. Embassy, in conjunction with the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Plattsburgh and Fulbright Canada, is pleased to announce the selection of 18 outstanding Canadian youth community leaders and two Canadian adult educators …
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As part of U.S. Consulate General Toronto’s ongoing efforts to expand engagement with Department of State exchange alumni, the Consulate launched the U.S. – Canada Toronto Alumni Advisory Council at the Consul General Juan Alsace’s residence on June 2, 2017. Comprising 12 alumni in total, the Council includes former participants from the International Visitor Leadership …
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Canadian community leaders will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from July 18 to August 5 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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The U.S. Embassy, in conjunction with the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Plattsburgh and Fulbright Canada, is pleased to announce the selection of 16 outstanding Canadian youth community leaders and two Canadian adult educators for the Youth Ambassadors Program. The selected participants represent a variety of backgrounds and hail from across Canada. …
Read More» Senior administrators from Canadian universities and colleges will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from June 5 to June 15 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). They will have the opportunity to learn strategies for expanding international student exchange programs and strengthen professional coordination with academic administrators in the United States. …
Read More» Canadian experts in Indigenous health will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from May 1 to May 11 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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The Ottawa Chapter of Women Power Technology , with support from the Embassy of the United States in Ottawa, will host the final competition of the Technovation Challenge on April 30 at Carleton University. More than 100 girls will conclude a 12-week program on technology and innovation as they pitch their original apps to a panel of judges. WHAT: Technovation …
Read More» Young Canadian entrepreneurs will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from April 25 to May 13 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
Read More» Canadian experts in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from March 21-29 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). They will have the opportunity to learn about U.S. policy initiatives and programs to strengthen STEM education and career paths among women, particularly in under-served and …
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On March 9th, Toronto Consul General Juan Alsace and the Consulate’s Public Affairs Section hosted alumni of a recent Youth Ambassador Program (YAP) for a debrief and a roundtable discussion of their three-week exchange in the United States in 2015.
Read More» Canadian experts who work on countering violent extremism among youth will visit Washington, D.C., and other U.S. cities from March 7-25 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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On February 17th, Toronto Consul General Juan Alsace hosted an alumni breakfast and conversation for the city’s State Department alumni at his residence.
Read More» Atlantic Canada is fortunate to be home to a number of alumni of various Department of State exchange programs such as the International Voluntary Leadership Program (IVLP), Fulbright, the Youth Ambassador Program, and Museums Connect. The morning of October 29th saw nearly 20 Atlantic Alumni gather at the beautiful new Halifax Central Library for a …
Read More» The October edition of the Alumni Newsletter talks about building IVLP bridges globally, welcomes a new CG to Halifax, and much more! PDF (877KB PDF) » Get Adobe Acrobat Reader
Read More» The April edition of the alumni newsletter looks at alumni-led events with the support from the Public Affairs Grants Program; alumni updates from Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto; and Fulbright Canada Earth Day events. PDF (660KB PDF) » Get Adobe Acrobat Reader
Read More» In the latest alumni spotlight, Jean Michel Laurin, Vice President and Director at the Ottawa Office of Octane Strategies, talks about his experience as a participant in the International Visitor Leadership Program exchange.
Read More» The newest alumni newsletter looks at what alumni across Canada are doing, including a special look at the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund! PDF (781KB PDF) » Get Adobe Acrobat Reader
Read More» The latest Alumni Newsletter has greetings from Ambassador Heyman, a collection of short essays by our Youth Ambassadors and more! PDF (1.5MB PDF) » Get Adobe Acrobat Reader
Read More» Sonia Bebbington, Director of Knowledge Management and Preservation at the Library of Parliament, talks about her International Visitor Leadership Program exchange and her work, including a project on the digitalization of the House of Commons debates.
Read More» Former Parliamentary Intern Iman Mohamed talks about her experience with the Canadian Parliamentary Internship Program and her study tour in Washington, D.C.
Read More» Newsletter highlights: Youth Ambassadors travel to Ottawa; Ottawa IVLP on a 1500 km cycling trip to Halifax; Ambassador Heyman meets Alumni in Halifax and Montreal; Level the Ice, a U.S. Embassy and Fulbright Grant program for young hockey players; and much more from your alumni community! (1.2MB PDF) » Get Adobe Acrobat Reader
Read More» Alumna (and Equal Voice Canada’s Director of Strategic Initiatives and Operations) Denise Siele was invited as a judge for the U.S. Embassy’s first StartUp Weekend. Listen to her comments before the final pitches!
Read More» Newsletter highlights: Ottawa Alumni meet Ambassador and Mrs. Heyman; Youth Ambassador receives Aboriginal Youth Champion Award; Community Leadership Program announces recipients across Canada; and much more! 1.1MB PDF » Get Adobe Acrobat Reader
Read More» In the latest Alumni Spotlight, Erica Bregman shares her experience with the International Visitor Leadership Program as she visited the United States to learn more about youth leadership and civic participation.
Read More» In the latest Alumni Spotlight, Sean Pierce talks about his experience with the Parliamentary Internship Program.
Read More» In the latest Alumni newsletter, we look at how the Alumni Small Grants Program helps municipalities! 537KB PDF » Get Adobe Acrobat Reader
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