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iNFOnews | How a new Shuswap program opens doors for Indigenous youth to become ski guides

October 24, 2023

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A new program is creating opportunities for Indigenous youth to enter the guiding industry. Mustang Powder Cat Skiing in the Shuswap and TRU are funding a four-day, free training program where Indigenous youth can get their Avalanche Safety Training certificate to open doors to a career in backcountry ski guiding. “This is a unique opportunity and partnership in joining First Nations youth as they explore opportunities in the adventure industry,” says Adventure Studies faculty member Terry Palechuk. Read more