IDEA: Leader-In-Training (LIT)
Exploring ideas, concepts, and perspectives at the intersection of Indigenous land based learning, STEM engineering and design, and leadership learning.
The IDEA (Indigenous Design and Engineering Academy) LIT (Leader-In-Training) is an Indigenous-led program grounded in Land-based learning. The program is designed for Indigenous secondary students who are interested in exploring leadership concepts and taking on community-serving leadership roles. Participants will engage with traditional and cultural knowledge, learn about STEM (Science, Technology Engineering and Math), and work with our team to share their enthusiasm for leadership and learning with a broad audience. Participants will be supported in exploring connections between Indigenous Land-based knowledge systems and STEM related activities.
This program includes the opportunity to earn volunteer hours with our summer programming for children and youth during the summer of 2023. The LIT program is excellent preparation for participants interested in taking on instructional or advisory roles with the Engineering Outreach Office.
This program is offered to students who have completed Grades 10-12 (2022/2023 academic year).
Program Highlights
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Participants will explore fun, hands-on and experiential Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) activities that will introduce participants to the connections between Indigenous Knowledge and STEM.
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Find a community of peers while having fun and forming lifelong friendships.
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Learn from the brightest! The program will be taught by a team of Indigenous post-secondary students and graduates.
Registration Is Open
Space is limited, register soon!
When
July 5 - August 25, 2023
Where
U of T St George Campus & Online
Who
Grades 10-12
Program Fee
Free
Program Details
About LIT
Dates
July 5 - August 25, 2023
Schedule
This program is both virtual and in-person and includes an urban (Toronto) and outdoor over night camp experience.
Participants will connect virtually on Mondays and in-person on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the summer, with July 17-21 as our overnight camp at Gull Lake.
Further details will be provided to registrants.
Application Requirements
Open to Ontario Indigenous students in the 2022/23 school year.
To be eligible for the IDEA-Horizons program students must meet the following requirements :
- Students must identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit).
- Students must be currently in grades 3-6 of the 2022-2023 school year.
Creating an Active Account
If this is your first time registering for one of our programs, you will be prompted to create an Active account as you register. If you are successful in getting a spot in the workshop, your spot will be held for you as you complete the registration form, so no need to rush.
Please note that it is not possible to create an account before the registration date.
Cost
FREE – all program costs will be covered by the University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering. Any travel-associated costs will be the responsibility of the participant. Travel bursaries will be available for those that qualify for support.
Cancellation Policy
We kindly ask that if you need to cancel your registration, please let us know before the summer start date in order for us to reach out to any participants on our waiting list.
Cancellation requests can be sent in writing by email to outreach@engineering.utoronto.ca.
Thank you for your understanding! For more details regarding cancellation deadlines, please refer to your confirmation email once you have completed the registration process.
Do you have questions about IDEA: LIT?
Contact us at outreach@engineering.utoronto.ca
Registration Is Open
Space is limited, register soon!
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