EVENTS CALENDER

A supportive, shared, drop-in space for faculty & graduate students whose research addresses Indigenous peoples and topics to come together and get work done on individual writing projects.

• Every Friday:
  
• 9am - 12pm
  
• Saunders Annex 130 or Zoom
  

• Coffee, Tea, and snacks will be available.
  
• Registration required to receive the Zoom link: Register here.
  

The Indigenous Research Workshop is committed to building a network of faculty members and graduate students across disciplines whose research, writing, and teaching address Indigenous people’s and topics.

The group typically meets every few weeks to engage works-in-progress. The first meeting each semester sets the schedule for that term.

• Saunders Annex 130 and Zoom
• Please email circle@uvic.ca if you are interested in attending

• Gathering: Friday March 22 2024
  
• Submission deadline: February 16 2024
  
• Abstract submissions only need to be a paragraph in length
  
• Please submit directly to Jody Bauche at jody_bauche@sfu.ca
  

• In this virtual presentation, Chief Ninawa will offer insights for navigating the complex challenges of our time, fostering a deeper understanding of our entanglement with nature.
  
• Thursday, February 22 2024
  
• 10:00 AM PST
  
• For the event page, click here
  
• Zoom Registration Link here
  

• Women Leading Change in Politics brings together inspiring leaders together with the community to share stories of leading change in politics as well as provide tools for change.
  
• On Monday, Feb. 26, the Women Leading Change panel discussion will delve into the experiences of extraordinary women who have not only held public office but have also made significant contributions to the political landscape.
  

• Panelists include:
  
• BC Minister of Children and Family Development Grace Lore, MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill
  
• Panel moderator Mary Polak, former BC Cabinet Minister and MLA for Langley
  
• BC Attorney General Niki Sharma, MLA for Vancouver-Hastings
  
• Rachael Segal, CEO of Beyond a Ballot
  
• Jody Wilson-Raybould, former MP for Vancouver-Granville, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
  
• A reception will follow the panel discussion.
  
• To learn more about the event visit uvic.ca/wlc
  
• For the pdf of the poster, click here.
  

Weave together Indigenous knowledge and science in the context of natural resource use and management! While field courses in Geog are generally for 4th year Geog students, this course is open to a diversity of students, especially Indigenous students from any discipline (or university).

• Location: At the Koeye River in a ‘off grid’ setting
  
• Program runs: May 1 – 7, 2024
  
• Deadline to apply: February 29, 2024
  
• Fact Sheet: click here
  
• Contact: geography@uvic.ca if you have any questions.
  

• Fellowships available for Indigenous students! Full fellowships for Indigenous students in the name of late Ed Martin, a Heiltsuk Knowledge Holder who taught youth at Koeye for years.
  
• Visit the website for much more information, the application, fellowship application, etc.
  

• The Division of Continuing Studies, in partnership with the UVic Faculty of Law, is excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking Professional Specialization Certificate (PSC) in Intellectual and Cultural Property Law. They believe that this unique professional development opportunity may be of interest to faculty, staff and alumni engaged in Indigenous-focused research.
  
• This non-credit program, designed for legal professionals, delves into federal and provincial intellectual property laws, Indigenous intellectual property laws, customs, traditions, and the analysis of cultural property and heritage on both national and international scales. Comprising courses already offered for credit to the Faculty of Law’s JD and JD/JID students, this non-credit PSC offers a pathway for professional learners to gain a comprehensive understanding of intellectual property rights, laws, and policies in Canada and globally.
  

• Scheduled as a 6-week summer intensive on the University of Victoria campus, the program will run from May 8 to June 14, 2024, providing a unique opportunity for participants to network and enhance their expertise. Additionally, courses can be accessed individually, providing flexibility to delve into specific areas of interest.
  
• They are actively pursuing approval for accreditation of the program for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours from the Law Society of BC. Further details on this are forthcoming on their website, so please stay tuned for updates
  
• For more information please click here
  

Solving the Sustainability Challenges at the Food-Climate-Biodiversity Nexus or Solving-FCB, is an international 6-year partnership between researchers and local communities across the globe with the goal of supporting sustainable solutions towards food security, conservation and climate change adaptation within the complex social and ecological contexts of today’s societies.

They are currently recruiting Indigenous students who would be interested in taking on any number of the elements of this project for their PhD, Master’s, or Honours work (they have projects which could be done at different scales of depth).

• Tla’amin Nation’s questions require social science and Indigenous-informed research methods and will be a deep dive into a cross-cutting project that connects food security, climate change, and community well-being.
• As per the poster attached, if Indigenous students who are attending or applying to UVic might be interested in taking on this project, please get in touch with Brian Thom (Anthropology) at bthom@uvic.ca or Nicole Meier at Tla’amin Nation (nicole.meier@tn-bc.ca) so more information can be provided. They especially encourage Tla’amin Citizens to get in touch!
• The deadline for receiving an expression of interest has been extended to March 31st.

The TWC Indigenous Internship Program is an immersive, paid, one-year program that provides project-based, hands-on work experience in the environmental and social consulting sector. Their work includes analysis, research, and writing for industry, government, and Indigenous clients. You will learn from their experienced team through a combination of one-on-one meetings and team collaborations. There may be opportunity for permanent employment with the completion of the internship.

• If you are interested in working with them but not as an Intern, please contact hr@twoworldsconsulting.com.
  
• For the full posting, please click here
  
• To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter here
  
• Deadline: February 22, 2024
  
• In Victoria or Vancouver
  
• Compensation: $25.00 - $27.50 per hour
  

• Introba is offering two $5,000 educational scholarship opportunities for Indigenous engineering students. The scholarship will be combined with a four- or eight-month term job placement program in their British Columbia or Alberta offices.
  
• Email scholarship@introba.com to apply, or for any questions.
  
• Deadline: June 15, 2024
  
• The successful students can start their job placement as early as September 2024 or up to two years after receiving the award.
  
• For more information and details on the application, please visit their website here.
  

Under leadership and guidance of the Native Youth Sexual Health Network (NYSHN), an organization by and for Indigenous youth that works across issues of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice throughout the United States and Canada, with supervision support from Métis professor Dr. Renée Monchalin, NYSHN are looking for a research assistant to support in the development of a research ethics protocol and framework. The applicant for this position will be responsible for facilitating interviews with NYSHN team members, developing a summary report, and will work alongside the NYSHN team to support project outcomes. The applicant will support with coordination and administrative responsibilities surrounding the role.

Position details:

• March to August 2024
  
• Part time, 10 hours/week
  
• $31.12/hour (plus 4% vacation pay instead of time off)
  
• Remote with flexible hours
  

Please submit CV/resume and 1-page cover letter by February 23, 2024, to Willow Paul at willowpaul@uvic.ca

For the full job posting PDF, click here

Scholarship Description

The Elizabeth Henry Scholarship for Communities and Environmental Health supports graduate students working on research projects in partnership with British Columbian communities that are addressing environmental health issues and promoting environmental sustainability through cooperative community initiatives. The goal of these projects should be to support indigenous and non-indigenous communities in their efforts to improve air quality, environmental health or environmental sustainability in BC.

2024 Scholarship Information and Deadline

At least one $4,000 scholarship will be granted to a successful applicant in 2024. Applications for the scholarship open January 22, 2024 and close May 10, 2024.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Requirements for the scholarship are:

• The applicant must be a full time graduate student for at least one semester before being awarded the scholarship
  
• The student’s proposed research project must focus on working in partnership with one or more Indigenous and/or non-Indigenous British Columbia communities that are addressing air quality, environmental health issues and/or promoting environmental sustainability through cooperative initiatives
  
• The project must have well-defined objectives and research methodologies as well as tangible project outcomes that provide direct and ethically sound benefits to the community
  
• Preference will be given to significant and innovative projects
  
• Preference will be given to projects that directly engage the community, and where strong community support and buy-in are demonstrated.
  

Additional information is available at: https://www.fraserbasin.bc.ca/Elizabeth_Henry_Scholarship_Fund.html

• The Faculty of Science invites applications from Indigenous scholars for three tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence as soon as possible.
  
• The three available positions are at the tenure-track assistant professor level and are cross-posted across our six departments: Biochemistry & Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Ocean Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, and Physics & Astronomy.
  
• The candidate's qualifications, experience, overall market demand, discipline, and the unit appointed will determine a candidate’s final salary offer. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $102,380 - $143,204. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves, and pension plan.
  
• For more information, visit: https://www.uvic.ca/faculty-staff/careers/faculty-and-librarian-postings/current/scie_270_143.php
  
• Application packages should be addressed to Dr. Peter Loock, Dean, Faculty of Science (scieoff@uvic.ca) and will be reviewed starting from March 4th, 2024.
  
• Applications will be accepted until all three positions are filled.
  

• The Departments of Indigenous Education and Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Victoria invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor position, to commence July 1, 2024.
  
• The candidate's qualifications, experience, overall market demand, discipline, and the unit appointed to will determine a candidate’s final salary offer. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $102,362 - $135,511. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves, and pension plan.
  
• In accordance with the University’s Equity Plan and pursuant to section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, the selection will be limited to Indigenous peoples.
  
• The deadline for applications is Friday, February 23, 2024.
  
• Click here for the PDF
  
• For more information and to apply please go to the UVic Careers webpage: https://www.uvic.ca/faculty-staff/careers/faculty-and-librarian-postings/current/educ_210_110.php