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Aboriginal Art Awards

We wanted to remind you that the deadline for FPCC proposals to the Aboriginal Arts Development Awards (AADA), Aboriginal Youth Engaged in the Arts (AYEA) and Indigenous Music Initiative (IMI) programs is October 31, 2018. The programs are open to Indigenous artists, musicians, organizations, collectives and communities in B.C. We are accepting proposals to the following programs: Individual Artist - up to $10,000 Sharing Traditional Arts Across Generations - up to $12,000 Organizations and Collectives - up to $30,000 Arts Administrator Internships - up to $30,000 Aboriginal Youth Engaged in the Arts - up to $13,000 Emerging Indigenous Music Industry Professionals – up to $10,000 Expanding Capacity in the Indigenous Music Recording Industry – up to $30,000 FPCC, in partnership with Creative BC, is excited to announce an exciting new Indigenous Music Initiative. The focus of the initiative is to increase opportunities for Indigenous music industry professionals to participate in, and further influence, B.C.'s music industry through knowledge transfer, skill development and the creation of new business opportunities. For more information click here All the guidelines and application forms can be found on our website at http:www.fpcc/arts/Programs/. If you have any questions regarding the application process and grant writing, please do not hesitate to call and speak to myself nikki@fpcc.ca or Angela Marston angela@fpcc.ca. Thanks!

Nikki Thomas Arts Program Assistant, First Peoples' Cultural Council nikki@fpcc.ca

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Canadian Government Youth Policy

Contribute your ideas to the Canadian government’s Youth Policy
Youth (ages 15 - 34) are invited to contribute ideas to the Canadian Government’s development of an official Youth Policy. A youth policy is a commitment to create a vision for youth – by youth, which can guide the priorities and actions of governments and society, and ensure that youth voices are heard and respected. The goal is to create a Youth Policy that will be a tool to help achieve goals that are important to youth and that will have a meaningful, long-lasting impact for all young Canadians. Contribute your ideas today.

Coastal First Nations Dance Festival Youth Workshops

 February 27 & 28: Coastal First Nations Dance Festival Youth Workshops
The Coastal First Nations Dance Festival is hosted by the Dancers of Damelahamid and the Museum of Anthropology. As part of the festival there will be a series of youth workshops (ages 14 - 24) in partnership with the First Nations House of Learning. These workshops are a unique opportunity for youth to receive free mentorship under leading Indigenous dance artists.

• Hula with Peter Rockford Espiritu- This workshop will cover the 8 basic steps of traditional hula kahiko (ancient Hawaiian dance) followed by a sharing of a sacred dance honouring the Hawaiian god Kãne.
  
  Tues, Feb 27, 2:30 - 3:30 pm
  Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall
  
• Hoop Dancing with Jessica McMann - This hoop dance workshop is grounded in Medicine Wheel teachings, will teach basic hoop moves, and will encourage individual exploration.
  
  Wed, Feb 28, 2:30 - 3:30 pm
  Museum of Anthropology Great Hall - map

Free to attend, see the workshop schedule for more information. To register, contact Rebecca Baker at info@damelahmid.ca.  

Indigenous Arts and Stories Competition

 Deadline Saturday, March 31: Indigenous Arts & Stories CompetitionIndigenous Arts & Stories invites self-identified Status, Non-Status, Inuit, and Métis youth ages 6 to 29 to submit writing and art entries exploring Indigenous heritage, culture, and identity. Participants can win up to $2000 in cash, an all-expenses-paid trip to Ottawa to be honoured at the Governor General’s History Awards, an all-expenses-paid writer’s residency at The Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity, and other great prizes. Submission guidelines can be found on the contest website.

Dance Classes for Indigenous Youth

Powwow & shuffle dance classes for Indigenous youth 

The Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) is offering a new dance program for Indigenous youth aged 12-30. Youth of all ages, genders and experience levels are encouraged to attend—no previous dance experience is necessary. 

Wed, 6 - 8 pm

The Urban Native Youth Association – map

The lessons will be taking place each Wednesday (except Feb 14). Details about this and other programming can be found through the UNYA Facebook page.  

Indigenous Youth Mentorship in Film

We are seeking Indigenous youth (ages 18–30) to participate in a unique filmmaking mentorship program in concert with the upcoming feature film The Body Remembers When The World Broke Open, co-written and co-directed by Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers and Kathleen Hepburn.

Eligible youth are invited to apply for paid mentorships with one of the key creatives of the film (director, producer, cinematographer, production designers, etc.). Selected participants will gain invaluable on-the-job training, contacts, and direct mentorship from leading film professionals.

The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to improve their skills and ultimately pursue a career in filmmaking. No formal filmmaking experience is necessary, but some training is a plus.  Special consideration will be given to youth in care, or formerly in care

The program will run from mid-February 2018 until June 2018, with each different mentorship position having its own timeline. All production will take place in Vancouver — unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Tsleil-Waututh territory.

To apply for the mentorship program, please click here to complete the online form.

The deadline to apply is Friday February 9, 2018.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Self-Identifying Indigenous Youth (age 18-30)
• Interested in a career in filmmaking, and a strong drive to improve your skill-set in a particular field
• No experience necessary, but foundational knowledge/some education in film is a plus
• Special consideration will be given to youth in care, or formerly in care
•  Applicants must live in Vancouver or within commuting distance to be eligible.  Travel subsidy and cost of living are NOT covered by this mentorship

WHO WE ARE:

Directors: Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers and Kathleen Hepburn
Producers: Lori Lozinski and Tyler Hagan
Mentorship Program Coordinator: Alysha Seriani

ABOUT THE FILM:

Inspired by a very real and transformative moment in the co-director Elle-Máijá Tailfeather's life, The Body Remembers When The World Broke Open weaves an intricately complex, while at the same time very simple, story of a chance encounter between two Indigenous women with drastically different lived experience, navigating the aftermath of domestic abuse.  

Our intention with this film is to incite discourse around violence against women, racism, and social inequality. It will question our complacency in the face of such violence and the complications of how we react in its presence. Ultimately, the story draws from and brings attention to the strength and resilience of Indigenous women and girls.

Thank you.

The deadline to apply is Friday February 9, 2018.

For any questions or to receive a hard copy application form, 
please contact alyshaseriani@gmail.com

This program is made possible with the support of TELUS STORYHIVE, providing training and production grants for screen-based creators in western Canada.

YVR art awards

Deadline Friday, January 26: Applications open for the YVR Art Foundation Scholarship Awards 
The YVR Art Foundation is accepting applications for the YVR mid-career Artist Scholarship Awards and the YVR Youth Art Scholarship Awards. These scholarships are awarded to British Columbia and Yukon First Nations artists who create visual art that reflects BC or Yukon First Nations' culture and wish to further their visual art career, develop their artistic potential, or extend their artwork into a new scale or area. For eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit YVR Art Foundation.

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YVR Art Scholarship

YVR ART FOUNDATION is pleased to announce a Call for Applications from BC and Yukon First Nations artists for the 2018 Youth Art Scholarships and Mid-Career Artist Scholarships.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2018 ART SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS YVR Art Foundation is now accepting applications from BC and Yukon First Nations artists for the 2018 Youth and Mid-Career Art Scholarships Each Scholarship Award is for $5,000. Up to seven Youth Art Scholarships and up to three Mid-Career Artist Scholarships will be awarded. Youth Art Scholarship recipients will be brought to Vancouver for an awards reception and their art work will be exhibited at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) for one year. The deadline for applications is Friday, January 26, 2018, at 4pm. Eligibility and criteria for the two scholarships include: Youth Art Scholarship Applicants must: Be of BC or Yukon First Nations ancestry Reside in BC or Yukon  Be between the ages of 16 and 26 Be emerging artists who create visual art that reflects BC or Yukon First Nations' culture Have the goal of becoming a professional artist Have been accepted to study with an artist mentor or at a formal art institution Commit to attend the Scholarship Awards Reception in Vancouver onMay 25, 2018 and the reception in recognition of the completed art work, one year later, on May 31, 2019 Mid-Career Artist Scholarship Applicants must: Be of BC or Yukon First Nations ancestry Reside in BC or Yukon Be 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 area Have completed basic art training Have achieved local and/or provincial recognition through public presentation of their art work Be able to submit a portfolio of art work that demonstrates the artist’s commitment to their practice Be accepted to study/work with an master artist; at a formal art institution; or on a special project that is of cultural significance to the artist’s community For more information on YVR Art Foundation and to apply for a scholarship go to: www.yvraf.com/programs. Please forward this email to those who are eligible and interested in applying for a scholarship. Questions may be directed to: cynthia@yvraf.com or phone 604.276.6261.

Aboriginal Community Night

BRIGHOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GYM, 

6800 Azure Road

Wednesday, October 25

5:30 pm - 8 PM

Dinner at 5:30 pm

Bingo at 6:30 pm

Please join us for a community night for families of students with Aboriginal ancestry.  Pasta, salad, bread, and free bingo games for fun prizes for all ages (no cash prizes).

Please RSVP to the Aboriginal Success Team by Monday, October 23

Job posting at the Audain Museum

POSITION: SUPERVISOR

Indigenous Assistant Curator (Young Canada Works Internship) Chief Curator
35 hrs per week
Full-time - term (October 9, 2017 – March 30, 2018), possibility of extension, grant dependent
$20.00/hr
Audain Art Museum, Whistler, British Columbia

JOB SUMMARY: This is professional curatorial work performed at the Audain Art Museum. The incumbent assists the chief curator in the institutions Beau Dick: Revolutionary Spirit project including but not limited to: research; registration; develops, in consultation with the chief curator didactic and interpretive material for exhibitions and publication; provides tours to museum visitors, maintains curatorial records including databases and arranges shipping. The incumbent exercises considerable independence of judgment and action within established guidelines while unusual and policy matters are referred to a superior who reviews work performance in terms of effective maintenance of exhibitions and the efficiency of services provided.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Assists the chief curator with the Beau Dick: Revolutionary Spirit project;
  Engages in research activities under the direction of the chief curator; locates, assembles, analyzes, consolidates and presents information on a variety of topics;
prepares didactic material for publication;  Assists with the preparation of temporary exhibits; suggests themes, prepares plans and storylines; assists in the selection of artworks; as required, assists with installation of exhibitions.  Assists with the administration of the museums temporary exhibition program; implements methodology for and ensures the accurate recording of artworks in the museum’s temporary exhibition program;  Oversees and participates in the handling and storage of all artworks and/or artifacts; monitors the condition and location of objects held by the museum; arranges for and assists in the cleaning and restoration of objects as required; Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts; as directed, attends meetings and represents the Museum;  Answers general enquiries regarding the museum’s collection and donation and loan procedures. Assists in preparing budgets; obtains estimates; as required, assists with developing and writing grant applications; makes recommendations regarding policies and procedures for collections management. Leads tours of permanent collection and temporary exhibitions;  Recordkeeping, research, and data entry tasks; plans and carries out orientation and on-the-job training of new staff; Develops didactic and interpretive material for exhibitions in consultation with chief curator; Travel may be required; Other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
 Working knowledge of museum methods and techniques, such as those relating to the identification, and cataloguing of objects.  Working knowledge of computerized recordkeeping methods and techniques related to the work performed.  Working knowledge of the value and significance of art and artifacts. Working knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques applicable to the display of objects.  Ability to conduct research and to prepare reports, pamphlets, and related informational material. Ability to implement and administer a variety of procedures related to the accession, storage, handling and display of museum artworks.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and to represent the gallery on external committees as required. Superior attention to detail;  Keyboarding skills and ability to use Word, Excel, Outlook, the Internet, and other computer programs as required;  Knowledge of British Columbia First Nations artwork, history and culture; Ability to work with a variety of audiences and to speak comfortably in public;  Ability to meet deadlines, maintains program and administrative priorities, and adapt toshifting priorities and timelines. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid B.C. Driver’s license;

QUALIFICATIONS: Be of Canadian First Nations descent;
  University Degree in Education, Museum Studies, History, First Nations Studies, Visual Arts or a related discipline required; Minimum 2-3 years’ experience working in a museum, art gallery or cultural setting is desirable.  

The successful candidate will be required to complete/provide:

• •   Three recent work related references;
    
  •   Criminal Records Check will be required by the successful candidate;
    
  •   Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada;
    
  •   Note: Non-Canadian students or graduates holding temporary work visas or awaiting
    permanent status are not eligible;
    
  •   Be legally entitled to work in Canada;
    
  •   Be of First Nations ancestry;
    
  •   Be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
    
  •   Have finished the school term at the start of employment;
    
  •   Meet the specific eligibility criteria of the program to which you apply;
    
  •   Be registered in the YCW online candidate inventory;
    
  •   Be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment;
    
  •   Not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with YCW.
    

HOW TO APPLY:
E-applications only to: Subject line: Attachments:
Deadline for application:

dmartens@audainartmuseum.com Indigenous Assistant Curator Cover letter plus recent resume September 22, 2017, 4 pm

Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Prime Minister's Youth Council

Deadline Sunday, October 1: Applications to Join the Prime Minister’s Youth Council The Canadian government is currently seeking applications from youth between the ages of 16 and 24 for the Prime Minister’s Youth Council. The Prime Minister’s Youth Council is a group of young Canadians who provide non-partisan advice to the Prime Minister and the Government of Canada on issues that affect all Canadians, such as poverty, climate change and employment. Being on the Council provides young people with a unique opportunity to demonstrate leadership in their communities and across the country.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University FREE CADD program

Preparation Program

Tuition:
Start Date: Duration: Days/Hours: Location: Registration:
Courses:

For Aboriginal people who are 18 years and older, who are no longer in secondary school
FREE (Note: Regular tuition will apply for students who successfully complete the CAPAP and would like to enter the CADD Diploma program)
October 3, 2017* (*New start date. On‐going registration; students enter as seats are available) Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 Semesters (10 weeks per semester, total of 20 weeks/200 hours) Tuesdays & Thursdays each week from 4 pm ‐ 9 pm
KPU Tech Campus | 5500 ‐ 180th Street | Surrey, BC
Pre‐registration required. Please contact deann.bremner@kpu.ca for registration forms.
Numeracy for CADD Preparation
Prepares the student to meet the outcomes for Foundations of Math 11 with C+
Curriculum provided by Eagles of Tomorrow Education Society (www.eaglesoftomrorrow.ca)
Literacy for CADD Preparation
Prepares the student to meet the outcomes for English 12 with C+
Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting

Introduces the concepts of Drafting Fundamentals
Qualifications: All levels of Math and English are acceptable
Contact: For more information about the program, please email cadd@kpu.ca

An interdisciplinary journal that honours the voices, perspectives and knowledges of First Peoples through research, critical analyses, stories, standpoints and media reviews.

Call for submissions! The First Nations Child & Family Caring Society is thrilled to announce the second child and youth edition of the First Peoples Child & Family Review! Canada is celebrating its 150th birthday. However, the events of the past century and a half have not always been cause for celebration, especially for First Nations children and their families and it is important to acknowledge the discrimination that these children continue to face. This special edition is a chance for children and youth across Canada to share their thoughts on the past 150 years, along with their hopes for the future. Children and youth, Indigenous and non Indigenous, from across the country are invited to submit a letter/poem/one-page drawing/two-page essay on one or both of the following topics: - Your hopes and dreams for the next 150 years in Canada for Indigenous children, youth and families  - Your reflections on the significance of the past 150 years in Canada for Indigenous children, youth and families.  English, French & Indigenous language submissions are welcome! For more details and a registration form, click here. La Revue sur l’enfance et la famille des Premiers Peuples est consacrée à la recherche interdisciplinaire honorant les voix, les perspectives et les connaissances des Premiers Peuples par le biais de recherches, d’analyses critiques, d’histoires et de points de vue des médias. Appel aux soumissions! La Société de soutien à l’enfance et à la famille des Premières Nations du Canada est heureux d’annoncer la deuxième édition enfants et jeunesse de la revue des enfants et des familles des Premiers Peuples! Cette année le Canada célèbre son 150e anniversaire, cependant pendant le dernier siècle et demi, les enfants Premières Nations et leurs familles n’ont pas eu beaucoup à célébrer et c’est important de reconnaitre la discrimination contre ces enfants. Cette édition spéciale permet aux enfants et la jeunesse partout au Canada de partager leurs pensées sur les dernières 150 années, et leurs vœux pour le futur. Les enfants et la jeunesse, autochtones et non-autochtones sont encouragés à soumettre des messages/poèmes/dessins d’une page/dissertation de 2 pages sur ces sujets, soit un ou les deux :   - Vos espoirs et rêves pour les prochaines 150 années au Canada pour les enfants, jeunesse et familles des Premières Nations  - Une réflexion sur l’importance des dernières 150 années au Canada pour les enfants, jeunesse et familles des Premières Nations  Les soumissions en anglais, français et en langages autochtones sont la bienvenue! Pour plus amples détails et une fiche d’enregistrement, cliquez ici

Awakening the Spirit Conference. Free registration.

AWAKENING THE SPIRIT

INDIGENOUS CULTURE AND LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION THROUGH LAND, WATER AND SKY 

AN INDIGENOUS CONFERENCE ON THE REVITALIZATION OF INDIGENOUS CULTURES AND LANGUAGES ON THE UNCEDED AND OCCUPIED TERRITORY OF THE MUSQUEAM PEOPLE

October 18 – 20, 2017 
Musqueam Indian Band, 6735 Salish Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN MUSQUEAM INDIAN BAND, THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

http://www.tru.ca/edsw/research/indigenizing-higher-education/awakeningthespirit.html