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DigiBC WPPP: Mentor Network Survey. As part of its Work Placement Pilot Project, DigiBC aims to develop a mentoring network for the creative technology sector. The initial objective of this network is to provide post-secondary students entering the industry with an opportunity to match with a mentor working in animation, VFX, video games, or XR, with a longer term goal of expanding the program to offer mentoring and lifelong learning opportunities to creative tech workers over the course of their careers. In order to inform the initial mentor network design, we would like to hear from you. If you’re able to help us with a few minutes of your time, please take this short survey to assist us in defining some key components of the program to ensure a successful experience for both mentees and mentors.
Survey on Indigenous Peoples and the Media. In 2023, the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) underlined the need for the examination of national policies, practices, and funding programmes on Indigenous Peoples’ media in its 22nd session report to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The UNPFII also mandated UNESCO, in partnership with relevant UN entities and Indigenous Peoples, to conduct a study on Indigenous Peoples and the media (E/2023/43-E/C.19/2023/7, paragraph 10) and present their findings at its annual session in 2025 (E/2024/43-E/C.19/2024/8, paragraph 57-58). To this end, UNESCO is launching a survey to gather information from around the world. The results of this data collection will reveal regional differences in the functioning of Indigenous-led media. It will also help to gain a better understanding of the nature and diversity of needs, challenges, and opportunities for both Indigenous Peoples’ and mainstream media organisations. The global survey is expected to provide valuable insights and stimulate public debate on the development of free, independent and pluralistic media.
Call to Artists. Closes August 15, 2024. The City of New Westminster is looking to commission an artist or artist team from a local nation to create public art for a new riverfront park. The riverfront is an important site for many Indigenous communities and is an opportunity to share a deeper understanding of these territories and enrich the experience of the park for residents and visitors. This opportunity is open to local Coast Salish artists from nations with connections to the New Westminster area.
2024 Michif Languages in BC Survey. Closes August 30, 2024. The goal of this survey is to understand the vitality of Michif languages in BC, to better guide the first steps of implementation of Aan Michif Pikishkwaytaak, MNBC’s 10-year Michif language revitalization plan. Your feedback is important to us and we want to understand your needs as it helps us to create effective resources and programs and measure the success of our Michif revitalization plan. This survey is specifically referring to citizen’s experience with the three Michif Languages – if you would like to know more about Michif languages, please check out the Amelia Douglas Institute’s language page website by coping and pasting this link into your browser: https://ameliadouglasinstitute.ca/michif-language
The First Nations Technology Council is excited to announce a new partnership with Google on its Google Career Certificate Scholarship Program. These certificates are taught and developed by Google employees with decades of experience in these fields and are hands-on, practical, and rigorous. Learners can earn a certificate in three-to-six months part-time. The partnership will allow 500 current learners and alumni to advance their skills in a chosen field at no cost. Please website for more details.
Call for Indigenous Artist Portfolios. En’owkin Centre. Are you a creative individual interested in professional development and arts training with a group of artists? Consider a two-year online program focused on Professional development & Arts Training!
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
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.
- Write Over Here: Indigenous Screenwriting Residency. Closes September 11, 2024.