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.

Pathways Oskayak Newsletter

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