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Science & Other Stuff - Week of October 17, 2011
Bursaries & Scholarships
There a multitude of opportunities here - something for everyone! If you have never applied for a scholarship/bursary before and want some tips don’t hesitate to ask!
1. National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation
http://www.naaf.ca/download_applications
2. BC Hydro
BC Hydro is proud to support education and skill development in B.C.'s Aboriginal communities. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce which is representative of the communities we serve. Aboriginal scholarships are awarded to selected B.C. Aboriginal students currently enrolled in a full-time post-secondary institution or students in Grade 12 planning to pursue a full-time public post-secondary education within Canada. BC Hydro offers the following scholarships:
Eight $1,500 aboriginal scholarships, available to individuals who are status/non status Indians, Inuit or Métis and are residents of B.C. who plan to enrol in a full-time public post-secondary institution in Canada. Students pursuing an education in technology or engineering will be considered priority applicants, however general admission students are encouraged to apply.
One $2,000 Randy Brant Memorial scholarship based on a combination of academic achievement and outstanding community involvement.
In order to provide opportunities to more British Columbians, you can only receive an award once. BC Hydro's Aboriginal Scholarship applications are available on this website each year from January to mid-April and the scholarships are awarded in the summer months. For more information about BC Hydro's Aboriginal Education and Employment Strategy (AEES) please contact:
Jeannie Cranmer 
Aboriginal Education and Employment Strategy Manager 
Phone: 1 877 461 0161 #1 Employment or 604 623 4401 
Email: aboriginal.employment@bchydro.com
Website:
http://www.bchydro.com/careers
Club Info
UBC American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
A new science club is starting up at UBC and we would like you to join. The club is the UBC American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) and it gives Aboriginal students in the sciences an opportunity to do tons of great stuff. The AISES organization, to which our club is affiliated, is a great programthat offers you access to job postings, internships and even scholarships and awards that will be very beneficial to you during your university experience. It also gives you the opportunity to go to conferences all over North America to share your research. This will also give you a great opportunity to network and maybe even find jobs around the world!
The club is also planning on organizing some volunteer opportunities, as we know a lot of you are wanting to apply for medical school, grad school, etc., and need volunteer experience.
This club isn't just beneficial from an academic standpoint, there will also be a social side to the club where you can meet fellow science students and take part in some awesome activities! We hope to organize social events that will allow us to go out and have fun and destress from our busy schedules.
Since this is a brand new club, we are very open to hearing your ideas for what you want from this club whether it is a social or academic idea. We are really excited to get this going, as it will be a great opportunity for all of you to be a part of!
If you want more information about AISES, you can visit their website at
http://www.aises.org
If you are at interested in joining or have any questions, please contact Ben Guidolin at guidolinb@gmail.com
Conferences
These can be a great opportunity to learn, network, and broaden your horizons. Contact me if you are interested in participating.
1. 17th Annual Provincial Conference on Aboriginal Education - Showcasing promising practices in First Nations education, the 17thAnnual Provincial Conference on Aboriginal Education brings together several hundred educators from schools across BC.
Our conference theme, Student Success: Dignity, Diversity and Well-Being, is inspired by the words of the internationally-recognized United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which describes the rights of Indigenous peoples with respect to education, language, and culture. We will lookat examples of innovative school, community and education system practices that are in keeping with the spirit of the Declaration, including new First Peoples curriculum, effective classroom techniques, progressive approaches to relationship-building and many other topics of interest to K-12 educators and administrators. More than 24 workshops will be offered, focused on sharing strategies that will support Aboriginal students to be successful, and benefit all students, schools and communities.
2. Gathering Our Voices 2012 “A Generation on the Move” Aboriginal Youth Conference
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Vancouver Island
Conference Centre
March 20-23, 2012
The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres & Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre are proud to host:Gathering Our Voices 2012 from March 20-23, 2012. The 10th Annual Aboriginal Youth Conference will be held in Nanaimo, British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw peoples at the Vancouver Island Convention Centre, The Coast Bastion Hotel and The Port Theatre. This year’s theme is “A Generation on the Move”.
Aboriginal Youth aged 14-24 are invited to take part in a dynamic conference that will focus on many important issues including Health, Language, Culture, the Environment, Employment, Education, Sports and Recreation. Many workshops, cultural activities, an interactive Career and Education fair, evening entertainment and afternoon sport and recreation activities will be offered.
http://www.bcaafc.com/newsandevents/g...our-voices
Educational enhancement opportunities
Free Writing Workshops
MONDAYS
OCTOBER 3rd to NOVEMBER 28th 11:45am to 1:00pm
2125 Main Mall, NEVILLE SCARF BUILDING ROOM 304C
SNACKS & HANDOUTS PROVIDED
Workshop Themes Include:
“That’s it. Really? Yes!: End a Sentence Once and for All”
“Take a Break: Chill-out with Commas, Semi-colons, and Dashes”
• “Be a Sport—Help your Reader: Conjunctions, Transitions, and the Pitfalls of Jargon-ease”
Sponsored by The Indigenous Education Institute of Canada in the UBC Faculty of Education and Métis Motivations, Communications Coach, Donna Lester-Smith
2. LLED 480A 063 Multimedia Technology & Indigenous Language Revitalization
Term 2 (January 4 – April 5, 2012) Tuesdays 4:30-7:30 PM
University of British Columbia, Point Grey Campus Digital Literacy Centre Ponderosa F, Room 103
Dr. Candace Kaleimamoowahinekapu Galla Candace.Galla@ubc.ca 604.822.9065
Utilizing technology allows for the preservation of Indigenous languages, materials to be developed and disseminated, expands the domains in which the language is used, and provides relevance, significance and purpose. Students will learn and be exposed to various types of low-, mid- and high- technology initiatives that have been used to document, revitalize, promote and maintain their
language. The course is designed to offer “hands-on” experience that will contribute to a project-based outcome.
Open to all who want to understand and experience how technology can support language learning, language teaching and Indigenous language revitalization efforts. Basic computer skills are required.
Cultural Events
Film Screening: Cultures of Resistance
Tuesday, November 8, 7:00-9:00 pm, Michael M. Ames Theatre, MOA
This film directed by Lara Lee explores how art and creativity can be used as ammunition in the battle for peace and justice. Featured are Medellín poets for peace, Capoeira masters from Brazil, Niger Delta militants, Iranian graffiti artists, women’s movement leaders in Rwanda, and more. 73 min. (Second screening: Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 7:00-9:00 pm.)
Job Opportunities
Graduate Level
1. TIER II CANADA RESEARCH CHAIR IN FIRST NATIONS GOVERNANCE
The University of Northern British Columbia invites applications for a Tier II Canada Research Chair in First Nations Governance. UNBC is a dynamic, student-centred, research-intensive university, uniquely Northern and personal in character, and responsive to its region’s needs. Among other objectives, the University aims to serve the First Nations of our vast region in their educational and research needs, through active engagement and collaboration. Recognizing the criticality of governance issues to First Nations, UNBC seeks a candidate with demonstrated research excellence whose scholarship will enhance understanding of challenges to First Nations governance and contribute to informing public policy. Examples of specific fields include, but are not limited to, self-government, law and legal pluralism, property, negotiations and land claims.
Tier II CRCs are for exceptional emerging researchers within 10 years of their PhD who have the potential to lead in their field. The successful candidate will receive a tenure-track appointment at the level of Assistant Professor, or at an Associate Professor level if qualification and experience warrant. The primary department of appointment is negotiable. We invite applications from outstanding scholars with a track record of research excellence and with experience in collaborative research with aboriginal/indigenous communities. The Tier II CRC in First Nations Governance is expected to develop a strong externally-funded research program, attract graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, and provide leadership in further building research capacity at UNBC. It is anticipated that the Tier II CRC in First Nations Governance will build on our strong existing connections with the First Nations communities in our region to develop collaborative research projects.
For more information on this opportunity, please see:
http://www.unbc.ca/hr
Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to Dr. Gail Fondahl, Vice President Research, 250-960-5820, fondahlg@unbc.ca. Review of applications will begin on 28 October 2011.
Assistant Professor Indigenous Studies
The Centre for World Indigenous Knowledge and Research houses both Indigenous Studies courses and programming and Indigenous Education (Indigenous Student Support Services) at Athabasca University. Additional information about this innovative Centre can be found on our website at: http://www2.athabascau.ca/indigenous/
We are searching for an Assistant Indigenous Studies Professor, the Assistant Professor will teach, coordinate and write introductory and senior Indigenous Studies courses. The Assistant Professor will also contribute to the ongoing development of the Centre for World Indigenous teachings, Indigenous Research and Indigenous Education - Student Success. Indigenous Studies is an interdisciplinary program, based upon traditional Indigenous teachings, and academic disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences and professional fields. Candidates with experience in the area of Indigenous governance, leadership and/or education and who have experience working with Indigenous nations and communities will be especially competitive in this process.
The full Academic Role description can be viewed at:
http://www1.athabascau.ca/hr/careers/.../file_view
This is a full time externally funded (1.0 FTE) three year appointment. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, supplemented by a generous benefits package.
Further information about this position may be obtained from Dr. Tracey D. Lindberg at 1-800-788-9041 Extension 6954 or via email: traceyl@athabascau.ca. Please note: only applications received through our online recruitment system will be accepted.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
When applying, please include a curriculum vitae, sample publications, list of three referees and a letter of application indicating the applicant's experience and excellence in the above areas.
Job Qualifications
The successful candidate will hold an earned PhD (or anticipates completion within probationary period) or Masters degree plus a minimum of five years directly relevant academic and/or professional experience in Indigenous Studies and Indigenous nations and/or communities. Candidates must be proficient in the use of computer technology; experience teaching in an online environment is a definite asset. Aboriginal applicants are particularly encouraged to apply. All educational credential must be recognized in Canada.
2. Call for Graduate Student Co-Editors
Canadian Journal of Native Education
The Canadian Journal of Native Education is seeking two graduate student co-editors for the 2012 theme issue, “Indigenous Pedagogies: Resurgence and Restoration”. Graduate student co-editors will work with the lead co-editors, Dr. Tracy L. Friedel and Dr. Jo-Ann Archibald, to move this issue to publication over the next several months (Nov 2011- July 2012). Graduate students enrolled in any post-secondary institution are eligible to apply. Experience working with Indigenous communities in an educational capacity is required. Preference will be given to doctoral students whose research focuses on some aspects of Indigenous education. If residing outside of the Lower Mainland, regular availability via email and Skype must be assured.
Please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae, along with a short sample of writing (e.g. any portion of an existing paper, 1500-2000 words).
Application deadline: Friday, October 21, 2011
