About Program
WEKIMÜN CHILKATUWE is a school on Chiloe Island, Chile, designed for and with indigenous youth and their communities. The school is a result of a collaborative development project funded by Global Affairs Canada and administered by the University of Prince Edward Island and the Williche Council of Chiefs of Chiloe. The school’s focus is on intercultural education in indigenous language, traditional health and medicine, human and indigenous rights, gender equity, and sustainable development practices. We work with indigenous Williche youth (15 to 44 years old) from remote and marginalized communities. Anyone from our target communities are able to attend, regardless of education level, and will receive certification in one of our programs.
Volunteers must have at least a basic understanding of Spanish and be willing to improve their Spanish skills quickly. To inquire about current volunteer opportunities please contact Jennifer MacPhail at jenmacphail@upei.ca.
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Location
If you are interested in seeing a desert that some have compared to Mars, skiing in the middle of summer, and star-gazing without pollution, Chile might just be your perfect destination. Try colorful Valparaiso, bustling Santiago, or the beautiful Patagonia region.
