Opportunities
Call for Applications: 2025 Language Lodge Interaction Designer. Closes February 24, 2025. The Endangered Languages Project, in partnership with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage’s Language Vitality Initiative and Rising Voices, invites online language content creators to apply to design and lead the 2025 Language Lodge. The Language Lodge is an ongoing program. Each year the project commissions a language content creator to explore new ways of interacting and supporting relationship-building across the broad expanse of online language users. This innovative program fosters global collaboration, language revitalization, and digital engagement among Indigenous and minoritized language communities. Stipend: $2,000 USD.
CALL FOR ARTISTS. The Vancouver Island Local History Society and the Nanaimo Museum have partnered to develop a travelling exhibit about the history and legacy of the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway land grants. The development team seeks one or more First Nation artists to work with them to develop artworks for the exhibit. We welcome applications from First Nations artists who are interested in collaborating with us to tell the Great Land Grab story. Preference will be given to artists from First Nations whose territory is impacted by the E&N Railway Land Grant on Vancouver Island. Applications close February 28, 2025.
Internships at the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. Closes March 1, 2025. Every year, the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage involves over a hundred interns in our various activities. We offer internships year-round in various fields, including folklore, cultural anthropology, ethnomusicology, linguistics, museum studies, arts administration, graphic and web design, videography, marketing, social media, and library science. Internships can take place remotely or in Washington, D.C.
Canadian Conservation Institute: Facility advisory services in 2025–2026. Advisors offers two main services: a facility assessment service and a capital project advisory service. The first includes a general assessment of facilities and collections care practices. The second includes support to identify risks to collections during new builds or major renovations. Although we welcome applications from all institutions, special consideration will be given to those from Indigenous and other equity-deserving groups and to those located far from large urban centres. Closes March 1, 2025.
Managing moving image and sound records. Register by March 10, 2025. Offered by the Archives Association of British Columbia. Audio visual records are a dynamic part of all archival collections. But their management, preservation, and use can feel like an overwhelming task due to the growing range of obsolete media formats. In this course, students will learn how to identify different audio, video, and film formats and their related long-term preservation needs. Readings and practical projects will allow students to assess their organizational holdings and develop strategies on how to effectively manage their donation, use, and care. Course duration: April 7 – June 16, 2025. This course is eligible for the AABC Anti-Racism Bursary which covers the course registration cost and required textbook(s). More information about the bursary, eligibility, and a link to apply can be found HERE. Bursary application deadline: March 1, 2025
Introductory Nêhiyawêwin (Plains Cree) Language Course. Join us for a Cree language course that weaves together language learning and cultural teachings through storytelling. This course offers participants the opportunity to learn Cree words and phrases while gaining deeper insights into the cultural values, traditions, and knowledge embedded in Nêhiyawêwin. Wednesdays at 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific time. March 12, 19, 26 / April 2, 9, 16, 30 / May 7. Nêhiyaw (Cree) Participants: FREE. Other Indigenous participants: 50% discounted option. Non-Indigenous Participants: Early Bird until Feb 21 – $160 ($20/session) / After Feb 21 – $200 ($25/session).
Call for Submissions. Inhale/Exhale: Contemporary Indigenous Storytelling, special issue with guest editor Richard Van Camp. Closes June 1, 2025. Inhale/Exhale will celebrate the work of Indigenous storytellers living in or hailing from the nation state known as “Canada.” The Malahat Review invites emerging and early- to mid-career Indigenous writers—that is, anyone with no more than one published book in any literary genre—to submit as yet unpublished work (fiction, creative nonfiction, poems) for possible inclusion in a special issue dedicated to contemporary Indigenous storytelling in Canada. The magazine also invites emerging and early- to mid-career Indigenous artists to submit visual work for the front cover and some inside pages. As well, the issue will feature reviews of new and recent books by Indigenous authors (see below for more details).
Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) Introductory Online Language Course (8 x 90 min classes). This course is open to everyone – both Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants who wish to learn to uplift language revitalization. Thursday evenings, 5:30pm-7:00pm Eastern Time: April 3, 10, 17, 24 / May 1, 8, 15, 22. FREE for Indigenous Participants. 75% Discounted Rate for Indigenous Participants: Option to contribute a smaller amount (75% off regular) to support this course. Non-Indigenous Participants: Early Bird until Feb 21 – $160 ($20/session) / After Feb 21 – $180 ($22.50/session).
Ktunaxa Introductory Online Language Course. Join Alfred Joseph and Mara Nelson for 8 weeks of Foundational Ktunaxa Language Learning. Learn the sounds, words and some history of the Ktunaxa Language. This course is open to everyone – both Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants who wish to learn to uplift language revitalization. Mondays at 7pm Mountain Time / 6pm Pacific Time on April 7, 14, 21, 28 and May 5, 12, 19, 26. FREE for Ktunaxa Participants. Other Indigenous participants: 50% off regular price. Non-Indigenous Participants: Early Bird until March 15: $160 ($20/session) / Regular after March 15: $200 ($25/session)
Introductory Southern Michif Language Online Course. Participants will have the opportunity to delve into the rich Métis heritage and acquire fundamental Michif language skills. Led by a traditional Michif speaker Marie Schoenthal, this workshop promises an immersive experience that celebrates and preserves Métis culture. Mondays in April, May & June: April 28 / May 5, 12, 26 / June 2, 9. Start Time: 6pm Pacific Time / 7pm Mountain Time/ 8pm Central Time / 9pm Eastern Time. FREE for Indigenous Participants. Indigenous Participant 50% discount option (if you are able and would like to contribute). Non-Indigenous Participants: Early Bird until March 15: $120 ($20/session) / Regular after March 15: $150 ($25/session).