Opportunities – April 2024
The Canadian Conservation Institute is offering a free online course and if you want to bring Indigenous made films to your community check out the imagineNative Tour Program.
2024 Indigenous Communities Fellowship. Closes April 18, 2024. How can Indigenous innovators in the US and Canada build upon traditional knowledge and technology to meet the social, environmental, and economic goals of their communities? MIT Solve seeks exceptional innovators supporting community-based solutions by and for Indigenous communities across the United States and Canada. While we are excited to select and support innovators with any focal area, we have a particular interest for 2024 in solutions that: Strengthen sustainable energy sovereignty and support climate resilience initiatives by and for Indigenous peoples. Drive positive outcomes for Indigenous learners of any age and context through culturally grounded educational opportunities. Promote culturally informed mental and physical health and wellness services for Indigenous community members. Advance community-driven digital sovereignty initiatives in Indigenous communities, including the ethical use of AI, machine learning, and data technologies.
imagineNative Tour Program: Bookings are Open. The imagineNATIVE Tour brings Indigenous-made film works and community engagement activities to communities across Turtle Island (Canada). The 2024 imagineNATIVE Tour programs offer a selection of Indigenous works from across Canada that were presented as part of the 2023 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival. This year we are proud to present two documentary features, and three short film programs suitable for three age groups. This year, you can book screenings to take place either in-person or online!
The Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) is once again offering their comprehensive online course: “Response Ready? Developing an Emergency Response Plan for Heritage Institutions.” The virtual sessions provide you with an engaged, interactive learning experience centered around objectives and key components of emergency response planning, and you will leave with a solid plan for your own museum, archive or heritage institution. Bimonthly sessions will be held on Zoom from October 2, 2024, to March 5, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Time). Application deadline: September 4, 2024. Fee: None. Head to this website to learn more about the course: https://www.canada.ca/en/conservation-institute/services/training-learning/online-learning/online-workshops.html
Screen The Klabona Keepers for free for Earth Day 2024! Our Earth Day initiative is back! For Earth Day 2024, Story Money Impact is helping anyone in Canada to organize their own screening of this powerful film about Indigenous resistance. Simply register using the form below — you can organize a personal viewing, a staff screening, or a public facing event. Visit website to learn more and register.
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.
Ḵwiḵwa̱sut’inux̱w Ha̱xwa’mis First Nation, Nawalakw and the University of Victoria have partnered to offer a Kwak’wala Certificate in Indigenous Language Proficiency! Open to all Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw (ages 18+). The deadline to apply is May 30th. Please contact ikawegi’lakw (Deanna Nicolson) [email protected] or mesarah- Aliki Marinakis [email protected] directly with any questions.
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.
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.
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.
Community Engagement, Reimagining the Royal BC Museum. Important conversations are underway at the Royal BC Museum as we embark on province-wide engagement to reimagine the future of your museum and archives. With your help, we can ensure people from all corners of the province feel welcomed, included, and represented through community connections, educational programs, and inclusive, thought-provoking experiences for everyone. Updating our aging facilities and infrastructure is a critical part of reimagining the museum and archives, but so too is the thinking our methods and processes. It’s a significant task. Reimagining the museum requires fiscal responsibility, enormous creativity, and, above all else, an approach that welcomes and includes the perspectives of all people in British Columbia. We welcome your ideas, your feedback, and your voice.