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The Tribune: Covers the Pow Wow 2024

webfull — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:30:18 +0000

On Friday, Sept. 20, the First Peoples’ House and the Office of Indigenous Initiativeshosted ��’s 23rd annual Pow Wow at the Tomlinson Fieldhouse.

Published: 26 September 2024

Artist-in-Residence Soleil Launière to present performance piece on campus

webfull — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:33:09 +0000

For multidisciplinary artist Soleil Launière, drawing on different artforms is in keeping with her First Nations heritage.

“I feel most First Nations artists are multidisciplinary and have been forever” said Launière, this year’s Mellon ISCEI (Indigenous Studies and Community Engagement Initiative) artist-in-residence.

Published: 26 September 2024

Visibility is the theme of this year's �� Queer History Month

webfull — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:25:34 +0000

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 �� Reporter here, covered by Sylvie Babarik (Associate Director, Internal Communications).

Published: 26 September 2024

PhD. Candidate Emilee Bews Chosen on Fora's Rise on Boards as Youth Director

webfull — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:58:08 +0000

Emilee Bews, Indigenous Scholar and PhD. Candidate has been chosen to be part of Fora:Network for Change's Young Director program!

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.

Published: 7 August 2024

Vendor Callout- Indigenous Awareness Weeks 2024 x �� Farmer's Market

webfull — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:19:47 +0000

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 �� Farmer's Market during Indigenous Awareness Weeks in September.

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!

Published: 18 July 2024

Employment Opportunity: Native Women's Shelter of Montreal

webfull — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:50:03 +0000

The Native Women's Shelter of Montreal is seeking a full-time Clinical Coordinator.

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.

Published: 25 June 2024

Employment Opportunity: Akwesàhsne Mohawk Board of Education

webfull — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:36:19 +0000

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.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the key values of "Integrity, Equity, and Accountability".

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).

For more information, please view the PDF below.

Published: 25 June 2024

34 Cree teachers in Quebec graduate from community-based university programs

webfull — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:57:43 +0000

34 students from across Eeyou Istchee graduated from �� on May 30. It's the first program that allows northern Quebec Cree to learn from home to become teachers in their own community. (Submitted by Alice Gilpin)

View the full article on CBC here!

Published: 10 June 2024

In Conversation with Jenni Makahnouk: The �� Reporter

webfull — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:15:37 +0000

This article highlights Jenni Makahnouk, the first Indigenous female Valedictorian at ��.

Read here to learn about Jenni's undergraduate highlights, challenges, successes, and advice for incoming or continuing students.

Published: 5 June 2024

Employment Opportunity: Program Manager at Indigenous Health Professionals' Program

webfull — Thu, 23 May 2024 20:45:27 +0000

Position Summary: 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:

Published: 23 May 2024

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The Tribune: Covers the Pow Wow 2024

Artist-in-Residence Soleil Launière to present performance piece on campus

Visibility is the theme of this year's �������� Queer History Month

PhD. Candidate Emilee Bews Chosen on Fora's Rise on Boards as Youth Director

Vendor Callout- Indigenous Awareness Weeks 2024 x �������� Farmer's Market

Employment Opportunity: Native Women's Shelter of Montreal

Employment Opportunity: Akwesàhsne Mohawk Board of Education

34 Cree teachers in Quebec graduate from community-based university programs

In Conversation with Jenni Makahnouk: The �������� Reporter

Employment Opportunity: Program Manager at Indigenous Health Professionals' Program

�� News - Indigenous Voices

Visibility is the theme of this year's �� Queer History Month

Vendor Callout- Indigenous Awareness Weeks 2024 x �� Farmer's Market

In Conversation with Jenni Makahnouk: The �� Reporter