06/08/2026
YOUTH CHEF EXPERIENCE 🍽️
Passionate about food, culture, and culinary arts? Indigenous Tourism Ontario is seeking 8 youth, ages 16–29, for a unique culinary mentorship opportunity alongside professional chefs.
Participants will:
👨🏽‍🍳 Work with professional chefs
🍽️ Take part in at least 1 major culinary event
🌿 Gain hands-on culinary experience
🤝 Build valuable skills and industry connections
To apply, submit either:
🎥 A video, max. 1 minute OR 📝 A letter, max. 250 words
Answering this question: Why is Indigenous food important to the culinary world?
*Succesful applicants will need to be debwewin.com verified: https://loom.ly/6boeMrc
đź“… Deadline: June 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM
đź“§ Send submissions to: [email protected]
We encourage youth who are ready to represent themselves and their communities with professionalism, maturity, and a willingness to learn to apply.
Culinary Tourism Alliance
Ontario Culinary
Destination Ontario
Destination Northern Ontario
Indigenous Experiences