The Tribune: Covers the Pow Wow 2024
On Friday, Sept. 20, the听First Peoples鈥� House听and the听Office of Indigenous Initiativeshosted 平特五不中鈥檚听23rd annual Pow Wow听at the听Tomlinson Fieldhouse.
Artist-in-Residence Soleil Launi猫re to present performance piece on campus
For multidisciplinary artist Soleil Launi猫re, drawing on different artforms is in keeping with her First Nations heritage.
鈥淚 feel most First Nations artists are multidisciplinary and have been forever鈥� said Launi猫re, this year鈥檚 Mellon ISCEI (Indigenous Studies and Community Engagement Initiative) artist-in-residence.
Visibility is the theme of this year's 平特五不中 Queer History Month
The keynote speaker will be Dr. James A. Makokis, known for his leadership in Indigenous health, transgender health and culturally sensitive care.
Read more in the 平特五不中 Reporter here, covered by Sylvie Babarik (Associate Director, Internal Communications).听
PhD. Candidate Emilee Bews Chosen on Fora's Rise on Boards as Youth Director
Emilee Bews, Indigenous Scholar and PhD. Candidate has been chosen to be part of Fora:Network for Change's Young Director program!听
The Young Director program places youth aged 18-25 facing gender-based discrimination as voting Directors on non-profit boards across Canada. Youth Directors play significant roles in achieving community building, advocacy, and activism, while training governance and decision-making skills alongside mentors in coaching and directorship.听
Vendor Callout- Indigenous Awareness Weeks 2024 x 平特五不中 Farmer's Market
Do you have a personal business, or goods to sell? The Office of Indigenous Initiatives is seeking 2-3 Indigenous vendors to participate at the 平特五不中 Farmer's Market during Indigenous Awareness Weeks in September.听
The dates are as follows: September 19th, September 26th. All regular vendor costs that are associated with the Farmer's Market will be covered by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives!
Employment Opportunity: Native Women's Shelter of Montreal
The Native Women's Shelter of Montreal is seeking a full-time Clinical Coordinator.听
Working under the Executive Director, the Clinical Coordinator is expected to: assign clients, coordinate weekly case management meetings, provide guidance to staff, develop a wellness plan, manage emergencies as necessary, and other related duties assigned by the Executive Director.听
Employment Opportunity: Akwes脿hsne Mohawk Board of Education
The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) is seeking a Teacher holding an Ontario Teaching Certificate in either the Primary, Junior, NYS-Certification N-6 or Intermediate Qualifications.听
The successful candidate will demonstrate the key values of "Integrity, Equity, and Accountability".听
All interested must submit a letter of interest, resume, and copies of certificates/diplomas by July 12, 2024 to Lynn Roundpoint (Lynn.roundpoint [at] ambe.ca).听
34 Cree teachers in Quebec graduate from community-based university programs
34 students from across Eeyou Istchee graduated from 平特五不中 on May 30. It's the first program that allows northern Quebec Cree to learn from home to become teachers in their own community.听(Submitted by Alice Gilpin)听
View the full article on CBC here!
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In Conversation with Jenni Makahnouk: The 平特五不中 Reporter
This article highlights Jenni Makahnouk, the first Indigenous female Valedictorian at 平特五不中.听
Minnie Grey amongst Upcoming Honorary Doctorates 2024
Born in Kangirsuk, on the western shore of Ungava Bay, Minnie Grey has spent nearly 40 years advocating for the health and well-being of Inuit and the Inuit ways of life 听in various polar regions.
On Tuesday June 4th 2024 at 3pm, Minnie Grey will be presented with an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) at the School of Continuing Studies at 平特五不中.听
Employment Opportunity: Program Manager at Indigenous Health Professionals' Program
Position Summary:听Administer and oversee activities related to the IHP Program. Initiate and organize activities aligned with the mandate of the IHP Program, such as community engagement, supporting Indigenous health education, administration, financial management, team building, communications, student affairs, evaluation of initiatives and managing physical resources.
Some Responsibilities Include:听
Course Lecturer Requested- Indigenous Studies Program
The Indigenous Studies Program (ISP) is seeking a Faculty Lecturer to teach four lecture/seminar courses a year, mentor Indigenous students, and contribute to the development of the ISP's outreach initiatives and events.听
平特五不中 Reporter: Science fair fun in Kahnaw脿:ke
Every year in Kahnaw脿:ke, a Kanien:keha鈥檏a community on Montreal鈥檚 South Shore, students present their projects at a science fair organized by the Kahnaw脿:ke Education Center (KEC).
New Policy Clarifies Indigeneity Expectations for Work Applications
平特五不中 has a new policy to support the validation of claims to Indigenous citizenship/membership made by individuals applying for designated opportunities related to employment. 平特五不中鈥檚 approach in developing the policy was grounded in its commitments towards truth and reconciliation outlined in its听52 Calls to Action.
New Program at MILA AI Lab: Indigenous Pathfinders in AI
Indigenous Pathfinders in AI is an enriching summer program designed to offer participants a unique opportunity to explore the world of AI. Through a series of workshops, activities and collaborative projects, participants delve deeper into the subject through an experience that emphasizes Indigenous approaches, perspectives and communities.
