Native Youth Program

The Native Youth Program is a collaborative work-study program. It provides students with an opportunity to learn about traditional and contemporary Northwest Coast cultures from their own experiences and research, and from local First Nations guest speakers.  They will also learn about the resources at the FNHL and MOA and develop skills in public presentations using objects and visual aids at the museum.  Participants will share this knowledge with other students and museum visitors through guided tours and presentations.  Students are expected to study, write reports, and participate in study trips.

Contact us:

Address:

Museum of Anthropology
At the University of British Columbia
6393 N.W. Marine Drive
Vancouver, B.C.V6T 1Z2

Phone: 604-822-6587

http://moa.ubc.ca/nativeyouthprogram/?page_id=43

Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sports

YVR Art Scholarships

The YVR ART FOUNDATION is pleased to announce a Call for Applications from BC and Yukon First Nations artists interested in applying for Youth or Mid-Career Artist Scholarships. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2016 ART SCHOLARSHIPS The YVR Art Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2016 Youth Scholarship and Mid-Career Artist Scholarship awards for  BC and Yukon First Nations artists. Each award is valued at $5,000. Up to eight YVR Art Foundation Youth Scholarships and up to three Mid-Career Artist Scholarships will be awarded. In addition, Youth Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to exhibit their work at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) for one year. The deadline for applications is Friday, January 29, 2016. Eligibility and criteria for the two scholarships include: YVR Art Foundation Youth Scholarship: Eligible Applicants: Are of BC or Yukon First Nations ancestry Reside in BC or the Yukon and are between the ages of 16 and 26 Are emerging artists who create visual art that reflects BC or Yukon First Nations' culture Have the goal of becoming a professional artist Are accepted to study with a mentor or at a formal institution of learning Commit to attend the Scholarship Award ceremony in Vancouver on May 27th 2016 and the ceremony in recognition of the completed work, one year later, on May 26th 2017 YVR Art Foundation Mid-Career Artist Scholarship: Eligible Applicants: Are of BC or Yukon First Nations ancestry Reside in BC or the Yukon and are age 27 or older Create visual art that reflects BC or Yukon First Nations' culture Wish to further their art careers and/or extend their work into a new scale or medium Have completed basic art training Have achieved local and/or provincial recognition through public presentation of their artwork. Are accepted to study/work with an master artist; at a formal institution of learning; or on a special project that is of cultural significance to the artist’s community Are able to submit a portfolio of artwork that demonstrates the artist’s commitment to their practice Complete information on the YVR Art Foundation and its scholarship programs, including Application Guidelines and online and PDF Application Forms, can be found on the Foundation website: www.yvraf.com/programs. Please forward this email to those who may be interested in applying for a scholarship. If you have any questions, please contact the YVR Art Foundation atinfo@yvraf.com or ph. 604.276.6261.

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"IMAGINE A CANADA" national art and essay competition

"Imagine a Canada" Art and Essay Competition

"Imagine a Canada" is a national art and essay competition that asks young people to share their thoughts on what the future of Canada will look like through the lens of reconciliation, specifically following the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. The competition is open to undergraduate students at post-secondary schools.

Contestants may submit works of art, poetry, film, video, or traditional essays in this competition. The top submissions will be selected by a special group of reviewers and will be prominently featured by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and the top contributors will be invited to attend a special honouring ceremony at Rideau Hall on March 1, 2016.

Type of Submission to be Accepted: Grade Levels
Grades K-3	Drawing with or without text
Grades 4-6	Poem, Story, Song, Poster with text, or other visual expression
Grades 7-9	Essay, song, story, poem, art work, or short video
Grades 10-12	Essay, song, story, poem, art work, or short video The deadline for submissions is Sunday, January 10.

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