Bold Eagle – Canadian Armed Forces
Who can apply: First Nations (Status or non-Status), Métis or Inuit youth who are Canadian citizens, 16 or older with Grade 10 done (parent consent under 18), from Western Canada: Thunder Bay to the West Coast, including the territories
Cost and deadline
Checked against the provider's page in Sep 2026.
Who can apply
About this program
A paid summer program at CFB Wainwright for Indigenous youth from Western Canada that combines basic military training with cultural teachings led by Elders. You learn drill, navigation, first aid and weapons handling, and finish with the Army Reserve Basic Military Qualification. After it you can stay in the Forces or be released, and some high schools count the time as career experience credits. The Forces pay you and cover travel, food and lodging. Applications usually close at the end of April. The 2026 course, its 37th year, graduated 64 people.