Monday, February 29, 2016

I Can Fly Canada

Due to its success, Cathay Pacific is pleased to announce I Can Fly Canada - Vancouver Spring 2016 program. A program that offers Grade 11 high school students the opportunity to step behind the scenes of commercial aviation and explore various careers in this exciting industry. We provide an 8-week Academy that meets once a week to help students explore various careers in aviation.

Through a series of field trips, lectures and hands-on exercises, participants will learn everything about aviation from engineering to inflight catering, and even meet real pilots and flight attendants.

The program is provided free of charge to Grade 11 high school students in the Greater Vancouver Area. Applications are being accepted now.

Visit www.cathaypacific.ca/icanfly for more details.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Aboriginal Archery Development Camp, March 12-13, 2016

The Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council is pleased to announce a BC Aboriginal Archery Development Camp will be hosted March 12-13, 2016, at H.D. Stafford Middle School in Langley, BC.

Held in partnership with BC Archery Association (BCAA), Waceya Métis Association, HD Stafford Archery Club, Langley School District Aboriginal Education Department, and the Province of BC, this development camp is an opportunity for Aboriginal youth (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) ages 10-17 to learn and experience the sport of ARCHERY in a safe and controlled environment with quality instructors.

No equipment necessary. No experience necessary. All levels of ability welcome.

A sport relying upon accuracy and precision, archery is a sport featured in the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), Canada Winter Games, and the Olympic Games! This is a rare opportunity to gain experience and exposure to this target sport and develop new skills. $25 registration fee includes lunch on both days, equipment provided, quality instruction. Spaces are limited so register today for this awesome opportunity!

For more information and to register:
ONLINE REGISTRATION – CLICK HEREhttps://aboriginalsportbc.wufoo.eu/forms/provincial-archery-camp/
DOWNLOAD PDF COPY OF REG FORM HERE https://event-wizard.com//files/clients/S2QTKPDJ/RegForm_ArcheryCamp-March12-13_2016.pdf
DOWNOAD MINI-POSTER HERE https://event-wizard.com//files/clients/S2QTKPDJ/Poster-ArcheryCamp-Mar12-13_2016.pdf

Friday, February 19, 2016

Aboriginal Arts and Stories Contest is Open!

http://www.our-story.ca/

Check out the website for more info:

Ready to enter the Aboriginal Arts & Stories competition online? Great!

This year's deadline is March 31, 2016. The contest is open to Canadians of Aboriginal ancestry (self-identified, Status, Non-Status, Inuit and Métis) between the ages of 9-29.

New this year: our competition is open to emerging writers and artists between the ages of 11-13!

Monday, February 15, 2016

Youth Wellness Workshop

Tuesday, February 16: Healing: Tools and Methods for Youth

Join the UBC Learning Circle/Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health for this Youth Wellness Series seminar, a conversation around healing tools and methods for youth. In this session, Gerry Oleman and Asia Youngman of Indigenous Youth Wellness will discuss what is healing, traditional healing, other methods of healing, and music for healing.

Tuesday, February 16, 1 - 2:30 PM
Participate live via videoconference or online webinar

Registration is required for this free seminar.

Coastal First Nations Dance Festival

March 4-6: Coastal First Nations Dance Festival

The 2016 Coastal First Nations Dance Festival returns to the Museum of Anthropology and will include two Signature Evening Performances on Friday and Saturday, as well as afternoon performances. These performances will showcase the diverse and rich cultural traditions practiced by a selection of some of the best artists from coastal British Columbia, the Yukon, as well as national and international guest artists. Throughout the festival, the Museum’s Great Hall will be transformed into a celebration of Indigenous cultures and dance traditions.

Friday, March 4 & Saturday, March 5, 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 5 & Sunday, March 6, 1–4 PM

Hoop Dancing and Smoke Dancing Workshops

March 1-2: Hoop Dancing & Smoke Dancing workshops

The CFNDF Youth Outreach program provides a unique opportunity for youth (ages 14-24) to receive mentorship under leading Indigenous dance artists. The program's goal is to encourage youth to engage with the practices of song and dance and to instill within them the confidence to know that their voice is valued. Bridging traditional and contemporary forms, the artists leading the workshops are all innovators of their art forms. The classes are open to all youth with no previous experience necessary.

Hoop Dancing: James Jones facilitates a movement based workshop centered on the practice of hoop dancing. He teaches participants the fundamentals and basic steps of hoop dancing and speak about its history and significance and his connection to contemporary practice.

Tuesday, March 1, 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall, Longhouse

Smoke Dancing: Tesha Emarthle leads a movement based workshop grounded in her background as a smoke dancer. She teaches the basic steps of smoke dancing and share its history and cultural significance for Haudenosaunee people.

Wednesday, March 2, 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall, Longhouse

Pre-registration is required for these free workshops.

Friday, February 12, 2016

The Medicine Collective at UBC Farm

The Medicine Collective

2015 Medicine Workshops - Indigenous Health Research and Education Garden

About the Medicine Collective

The Medicine Collective is a group of Indigenous Elders and Knowledge-Keepers sharing traditional teachings and supporting workshops to reconnect and restore our relationships to lands and peoples that live on Turtle Island.

Since 2009, the Medicine Collective members have been instrumental in guiding the activities and direction of the Indigenous Health Garden. With their guidance and support, the garden has grown to include over 40 varieties of medicinal plants, a garden design centred on concepts of holistic health, and over 300 visits to the garden each year for medicine walks and workshops run by the Medicine Collective.

For up-to-date information about the Medicine Collective, you can download a three-page summary of highlights from all of the garden programs in 2014 here.

View the invitation to the 2015 Medicine Workshops here

Awards and Scholarships

RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program, Award is up to $4,000 per year. Deadline to apply is Feburary 28, 2015.
YVR Arts Scholarship, deadline January 30, 2015. Up to 8 awards of $5000 each. Eligible Applicants: Are of BC First Nations ancestry Reside in BC and are between the ages of 16 and 26, are emerging artists whose artwork reflects the art forms of the BC First Nations, 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 29th 2015 and the ceremony in recognition of the completed work, one year later, on May 27th 2016
Gilmore Church Scholarship, deadline, May 15. Award of $1000 to go to a student with Aboriginal ancestry who attends school in the Richmond School District. To apply: write a letter that shows evidence of: strong leadership skills (formally and/or informally); a connection to and pride for your cultural heritage; a commitment to service in the school or community; a consistent, focused approach to academic studies. Please e-mail letter to adavidson@sd38.bc.ca
Irving J. Barber Scholarship, deadline March 31. Awards of $1000-$5000 are available for Aboriginal students pursuing post-secondary education. See www.bcscholarship.ca/web/aborginal
BC Hydro Aboriginal Scholarships deadline - BC Hydro is proud to support education and skill development in B.C.'s Aboriginal communities and 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 enroll 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.Completed scholarship packages should be post-marked on or before April 15 2014and mailed to: BC Hydro, Community Investment—Scholarship, 15th Floor, 333 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5R3. For details and application visit: http://www.bchydro.com/content/dam/BCHydro/customer-portal/documents/corporate/community/bc-hydro-aboriginal-scholarship-applications-2014.pdf
Aboriginal Arts and Stories Contest. Create a writing or art piece that explores a moment or theme in Aboriginal history or culture. This year's deadline is March 31, 2014, and is open to Canadians of Aboriginal ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Inuit and Métis) between the ages of 14 - 29. (New this year: our competition is open to emerging writers and artists between the ages of 11-13!) A 200-400 word Artist’s or Author’s Statement that explains how your piece reflects or interprets the moment or theme you selected must accompany your entry into the Aboriginal Arts & Stories competition. First prize is $2000. See www.our-story.ca for details.
RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program, Award is up to $4,000 per year for 2-4 years for post-secondary education, deadline February 28, 2014,