High school students from far flung regions of the province’s north are on quite the field trip.
Twenty-nine of them are taking part in the provincial government’s 5th Annual Youth Mentorship Program.
It meant hours on the road in a bus, and then two intense days in Regina where they learned about everything from the Mounties to how members of the Legislature work.
For some, it is the first trip to the provinces capital. For others, its an opportunity to pursue dreams and learn about how they can contribute to their communities.
Rebecca McKenzie is a Grade 11 student from Cumberland House. She was thrilled by the grandeur of the Legislative Building:
“Exploring the government building, because I get to see lots of new things. And it looks really beautiful — the places, the way the buildings are made.”
Shaylyne Charles is a Grade 11 student in La Ronge. She already has her sights set on a career that will help her home community — something in social work.
She says the mentorship program gives her more insight:
“It helped me realize what I can do, coming out here — and what I can bring back to my home.”
Gwen Jacobson is the program co-ordinator. She has been involved with the program since it began four years ago. She says it is a great learning experience and it is a lot of fun:
“I think they really did get sort of an eye-opening experience and lots of them want to take post-secondary.”
The students come from Air Ronge, Buffalo Narrows, Canoe Narrows, Cumberland House, Fond du Lac and Pinehouse Lake.
They are staying at the University of Regina residence.
Today, they are special guests at the Legislature.
Tomorrow, its back on the buses and back home.