Opportunites
Open for applications Certificate in Indigenous Language Revitalization National Online Cohort
BC First Nations Data Demonstration Projects. Call for Proposals. Closes April 1, 2024. For many years, First Nations in BC have been advancing data sovereignty as a foundational enabler to the right of self-government and self-determination. This includes providing leadership to the development of the national First Nations Data Governance Strategy which calls for the establishment of First Nations Regional Information Governance Centres (RIGCs) across the country. The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) has been mandated by resolution to advance a BC First Nations RIGC equipped with the knowledge, skills, and infrastructure needed to serve the information needs of First Nations governments. A BC First Nations Data Governance Working Group, supported by a technical project team, has been established to lead this effort. The BC RIGC project team is calling for funding proposals from First Nations in BC for demonstration projects. Between 10-15 projects will be funded, with up to two years of funding available per project.
BCMA Regional Workshop: Candid Actionable Reconciliation Education. April 4, 2024. Well-intentioned actions can cause harm, and museums’ attempts to act in supporting truth and reconciliation are overwhelming many Indigenous communities. Settlers and non-Indigenous organizations must take steps to redress centuries of injustice without relying on Indigenous communities and knowledge holders to be the sole drivers of change. Join Leia and Lorenda for this regional workshop to unpack the Relationship Building Workbook, self-reflect, and lay a foundation for better relationships with Indigenous communities and partners. Registration fee: $50.00. In person workshop, in Nanaimo.
The Language Rights Defenders Award. Closes April 22, 2024. The Language Rights Defenders Award is offered annually by the Global Coalition for Language Rights, to honor individuals who demonstrate outstanding commitment to language rights. Any individual can be nominated, including community activists, translators, advocates, scholars, or anyone else who defends language rights. Submissions can be made in Spanish, Mandarin, English, Swahili or French. People may nominate themselves or others.
The Division of Continuing Studies, in partnership with the UVic Faculty of Law, is excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking Professional Specialization Certificate (PSC) in Intellectual and Cultural Property Law. This non-credit program, designed for legal professionals, delves into federal and provincial intellectual property laws, Indigenous intellectual property laws, customs, traditions, and the analysis of cultural property and heritage on both national and international scales. Comprising courses already offered for credit to the Faculty of Law’s JD and JD/JID students, this non-credit PSC offers a pathway for professional learners to gain a comprehensive understanding of intellectual property rights, laws, and policies in Canada and globally.
Connecting Families Initiative. The Connecting Families Initiative (CFI) is a Government of Canada program that provides more affordable Internet services to eligible Canadians. This initiative is overseen by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) while Internet Service Providers (ISP) across Canada cover the costs of the discounted plans.
Computers for Schools Plus. BC Technology for Learning Society has been delivering the Government of Canada’s Computers for Schools Plus program for 30 years. We provide refurbished technology for use in the classroom, library, or computer lab so students may develop the necessary skills for participating in today’s knowledge-based, global economy. We can help you secure needed technology by offering low-cost and free computers along with other devices for your school or organization. We are here to help support your technological needs and the needs of your clients.
Open for Applications! 2024-25 Certificate in Indigenous Language Revitalization National Online Cohort: September 2024- April 2025. Full-time certificate: 8 courses (4 per semester) *may accept part-time students, space permitting. Live online classes: 12-2 pm PST (Mon.-Thurs.) The award-winning and accessible Certificate in Indigenous Language Revitalization is offered by the University of Victoria’s Department of Linguistics and the Division of Continuing Studies, in partnership with the En’owkin Centre.
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.
- Classical Indigenous Music Residency. Closes April 24, 2024.
- Hide Tanning and Parfleche Residency. Closes June 26, 2024.
The Solving-Food-Climate-Biodiversity (FCB) Research Team is currently recruiting Indigenous students who would be interested in supporting the research team for Tla’amin Nation’s Comprehensive Nations Plan Goal 19 around food security, treaty rights and governance. Interested students could take on any number of the elements of this project for their PhD, Master’s, or Honours work (we have projects which could be done at different scales of depth). Tla’amin Nation’s questions require social science and Indigenous-informed research methods, and will be a deep dive into a cross-cutting project that connects food security, climate change, community well-being, climate change. If there are Indigenous students attending or applying to UVic might be interested in taking on this project, please contact: Brian Thom (Anthropology) at [email protected] or Nicole Meier at Tla’amin Nation ([email protected]) for more information! Expression of Interest open until March 31, 2024.
UBC Summer Science Program. Closes May 1, 2024. A one-week cultural, health and science program for Indigenous students in grades 8 – 11. The program promotes interest in health and science programs through firsthand experience at the University of British Columbia. There is a $200 program fee for UBC Summer Science. This fee goes towards accommodation and meals during the program. All other expenses (such as workshops, transit fares, admission to museums or attractions, etc) are covered while students are at UBC. The program fee does not include travel to and from Vancouver. Students are encouraged to apply for funding from their band or school district. There is a bursary application within the UBC Summer Science application to cover the program fee, if needed.