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Powered by Indigenous Link ®, this highly specialized portal is fully-dedicated to assisting individuals interested in locating and attending conferences and events of specific interest to Canada’s Indigenous Peoples. Events related to skill development, community improvement, economic development and 100’s of other topics are identified and posted on this site. Conferences.Indigenous.Link provides some of the best Indigenous events in North America.

Conference and Events Postings

Classical Indigenous Music Residency – Summer 2024

Banff Centre

Application Deadline: April 24, 2024

Program Dates: August 06- August 24, 2024

This program welcomes Indigenous classical musicians and composers to either explore experimental elements, or accomplish finished productions of their work to the best of their capacity. In a fully supported environment.

Who should Apply?

Regional, national, global Indigenous music practitioners including: composers, singers, instrumentalists, scholars, students, provocateurs, disrupters, advocates pushing the boundaries of their artistic practice, artists that serve their community, artistic leaders in Classical music. While a university degree in the field isn’t needed, you should be working or intending to work in the field.

For details or to apply: GotoInfo.ca/Classical 

Toll Free: 1-800-565-9989

Phone: 1-403-762-6180

Email: IndigenousArtsAdmissions@banffcentre.ca

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My Records, My Choice

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation 

As you are no doubt aware, in 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada ordered that all of the confidential records relating to the claims for abuse made by former Indian Residential School students in the Independent Assessment Process under the IRSSA will be destroyed on September 19, 2027, unless the individual expressly consents to preserving their records or requests a copy of the records for themselves.

The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) has received very few inquiries from individuals or families about the options for preserving IAP records. Click “for more details”  to view a pamphlet that explains the choices for former students and provides phone numbers and websites for people to obtain more information. As noted in the pamphlet, you can obtain more IAP information online at www.MyRecordsMyChoice.ca.
The records that can be preserved are:
– IAP Application Form
–  Printed rrecord or voice recording of the testimony
–  Decision on the claim
If any member of your community is interested in learning more about preserving their records at the NCTR, we would be pleased to speak to them. They can reach us by calling us toll-free at 1-855-415-4534 or by email at NCTRrecords@umanitoba.ca .

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Indigenous Leadership Programs 2024 – Register Now!

Banff Centre

Intermediate Negotiation Skills Training – Program Dates: April 07- April 12, 2024 — Registration Deadline: February 27, 2024

Intermediate Braiding Strands: Related -world Strategic Planning – Program Dates: April 14 – April 19, 2024 –Registration Deadline – March 05, 2024

 ­ €‚For Details or to register: GoToInfo.ca/BanffCentre

‚Toll Free: 1-866-935-6904

Fax: 1-866-402-9692

Email: leadership@banffcentre.ca

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Community Support Fund – National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR)

Funds are available to registered non-profits, Indigenous communities, and Survivor organizations who support Survivors with small grants up to $10,000 for memorial activities

Non-profits must show they are working with Survivors, Survivor organizations or Indigenous Communities to apply for the fund.

Applications are available online and through contacting the NCTR.  Apply Today at NCTR.CA
There is no deadline to apply

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We Need You! Join The Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board

Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board

Application Deadline: Friday, January 12, 2024

The Government of Canada is seeking individuals willing to be considered as Chairperson for the Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board.

The Board provides information and advice to the Minister of Northern Affairs to help guide the management, direction, and activities of the Nutrition North Canada (NNC) Program. The Board will be actively involved in soliciting input from Program users to ensure northern and community perspectives are heard and considered.

We are particularly interested in having the Board include youth and individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, and must:
– Have a secondary school diploma or higher, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
– Have recent extensive experience living in northern and/or isolated Canadian communities.
– Have experience in one or more of the following fields: Indigenous regional/community leadership, public health, northern retail business, distribution and logistics, or transportation. Hunters, trappers and food harvesters are also encouraged to apply.

Board members serve in their own right, not as representatives of a particular organization, area or special interest group. Appointments will be made for three year terms.

This is a voluntary board, but expenses related to Board membership and travel will be reimbursed.

Members will also be given a small honorarium for their participation at face-to-face meetings.

All candidates proposed for appointment or nomination must undergo a federal security clearance, including the provision of fingerprints and a credit check.

Preference may be given to candidates who live in NNC eligible communities or who self-identify as members of one or more of the following groups: youth, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and members of Hunters and Trappers Organizations or Associations.

If you are interested in serving on the NNC Advisory Board, please send:
– A letter that states your interest in serving as Chairperson that clearly lays out your relevant knowledge and experience. Applicants are also encouraged to state their interest in potentially serving as a future Board member or Vice Chairperson if not selected as Chairperson; AND
– A detailed resume that includes your current contact information.

Individuals already seated on the Board are also invited to express their interest in being considered for reappointment.

Languages: English and /or French

This is a voluntary board, but expenses related to Board membership and travel will be reimbursed.
Members will also be given a small honorarium for their participation at face-to-face meetings.

How To Apply:

If you are interested in serving on the NNC Advisory Board, please send:
– A letter that states your interest in serving as Chairperson that clearly lays out your relevant knowledge and experience. Applicants are also encouraged to state their interest in potentially serving as a future Board member or Vice Chairperson if not selected as Chairperson; AND
– A detailed resume that includes your current contact information.

Please send your letter and resume to: aadnc.nncadvisoryboard.aandc@canada.ca

For more info about the Nutrition North Canada program visit: https://www.Canada.ca/Nutrition-North



On a besoin de vous!
Joignez-vous au Conseil consultatif de Nutrition Nord Canada

Date limite de réception des candidatures : le vendredi 12 janvier 2024

Le gouvernement du Canada est à la recherche de personnes souhaitant poser leur candidature au poste de président/e au Conseil consultatif de Nutrition Nord Canada.

Le Conseil fournit des renseignements et des conseils au ministre des Affaires du Nord afin d’aider à orienter la gestion, la direction et les activités du programme Nutrition Nord Canada (NNC). Le Conseil participera activement à la sollicitation de commentaires des utilisateurs du programme afin de veiller à ce que les perspectives du Nord et des communautés soient entendues et prises en considération.

Nous souhaitons plus particulièrement que le Conseil soit composé de personnes représentant les jeunes et des personnes de milieux différents avec diverses perspectives et expériences.

Les candidats doivent être âgés de 18 ans ou plus et doivent :
• posséder un diplôme d’études secondaires ou niveau supérieur, ou combinaison acceptable d’études, de formation ou d’expérience;
• posséder une vaste expérience récente de la vie dans le Nord ou dans des communautés isolées du Canada;
• posséder une expérience ou un agencement d’expérience dans les domaines suivants : travail avec les chefs régionaux et des communautés autochtones, santé publique, commerce de détail du Nord, distribution et logistique, transport. Les chasseurs, les trappeurs et les chasseurs-cueilleurs sont également encouragés à postuler.

Les membres du Conseil doivent siéger à titre personnel; ils ne représentent ni une organisation ni une région en particulier, et ils ne défendent aucune cause précise. Les nominations seront faites pour une durée de trois ans.
Il s’agit d’un conseil bénévole, mais les dépenses reliées à la participation au Conseil et les frais de déplacement seront remboursés.

Les membres recevront également une petite somme pour participer aux réunions en personne.
Tous les candidats qui participent au processus doivent se soumettre à une vérification de sécurité du gouvernement fédéral, ce qui comprend notamment la prise d’empreintes digitales ainsi qu’une enquête de crédit.

La préférence pourrait être accordée aux candidats qui vivre dans une communauté admissible au programme NNC ou qui appartiennent à l’un des groupes suivants: jeunes, femmes, Autochtones, personnes handicapées, membres de minorités visibles et membres d’organisations ou d’associations de chasseurs et de trappeurs.

Les personnes siégeant déjà au Conseil sont également invitées à exprimer leur intérêt à être envisagées pour un renouvellement de mandat.

Languages: anglais ou français

Il s’agit d’un conseil bénévole, mais les dépenses reliées à la participation au Conseil et les frais de déplacement seront remboursés.
Les membres recevront également une petite somme pour participer aux réunions en personne.

Comment présenter une demande :

Si vous souhaitez devenir membre du Conseil consultatif de NNC, veuillez nous soumettre :
• Une lettre indiquant votre intérêt à devenir président/e et énonçant clairement vos connaissances et votre expérience pertinentes. Les candidats sont également encouragés à déclarer leur intérêt à accepter potentiellement les fonctions de futur membre du Conseil ou de vice-président, si vous n’êtes pas sélectionné comme président/e ; ET
• Un curriculum vitæ détaillé dans lequel se trouvent vos coordonnées actuelles.

Veuillez envoyer vos documents à l’adresse suivante : aadnc.conseilconsultatifnnc.aandc@canada.ca

Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le programme Nutrition Nord Canada, visitez : https://www.Canada.ca/Nutrition-Nord

Calling all Indigenous housing providers/supporters

NICHI

With Indigenous housing organizations supporting over 80% of First Nations, Inuit and Métis living away from their traditional communities, the National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Inc. (NICHI) is
re-engineering the funding process to support them with a For Indigenous By Indigenous (FIBI) funding program. This fund has $281.5 million for:
– Off-reserve organizations in urban, rural and northern areas of Canada or First Nations that have housing off reserve in urban, rural or northern areas
– Non-profits serving Indigenous People
– Indigenous-led organizations.
As of November 24, applications for this funding are open. Don’t expect a conventional proposal process. This is an Indigenous process where rather than telling applicants, NICHI is asking them to tell us what they need in order to address their local urgent and unmet needs for adequate and affordable housing in urban, rural and northern areas. $281.5 million isn’t nearly enough to address all the problems but it’s start to make your voice heard and demand more.

Applications close 12 January 2024.
Learn what NICHI can do for you. Visit GoToApply.ca/NICHI
français : postulez-enligne.ca/NICHI

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Indigenous Haute Couture – Digital Embellishments 2024

Banff Centre

Application Deadline: November 15, 2023

Program Dates: February 26 – March 22, 2024

The four-week Indigenous Haute Couture Fashion Residency, led by faculty lead D’Arcy Moses, will offer eight Indigenous textile-based artists the opportunity to upcycled and /or digital embellishments into their work and to develop their designs and pattern development skills

Who Should Apply?

-Participants must have a background inn fashion or garment design in womenswear

-Participants mush have a basic knowledge of pattern making in the garment business

-Participants must have some experience in garment construction, sewing, and working with ta sewing machine

-Ideally, participants are interested in or already incorporate digital approaches to embellishments

For more details or to apply: GotoInfo.ca/Couture

Toll Free: 1-800-565-9989

Phone: 1-403-762-6180

Email: IndigenousArtsAdmissions@banffcentre.ca

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Helping the Helper’s Journey Oct 1-20

Anishnawbe Gikenimowgaywin

Helping the Helper’s Journey Oct 19-20

Edmonton – Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre

We invite you to join us for a conference to empower and equip our Helpers with cultural knowledge, ancestral practices, and teachings to help our people move forward in a good way

Conference packages include hotel, all meals, and a ticket for the Indigenous Music and Comedy Night

GotoRegister.ca/HelpersJourney

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Fast-Track Your Future

FDM

Wednesday September 13th, 2023    9:30 am -4:15pm

Online – Register Now

If you have a passion for tech, you should check out FDM’s new free webinar – FastTrack Your Future. The webinar is part of our wider ‘She Lives Tech’ initiative, designed to create tech careers for women of all backgrounds and ages.
In 5 virtual sessions, over one packed day, you’ll find vital information, interactive workshops and live discussions – all with our industry experts:
The latest technologies and tools used in the tech space
How you can stand out amongst the competition
Giving yourself the best shot at launching a successful career – and more!
Feel free to drop in on as many or as few sessions as you like. You’ll discover the crucial skills needed to successfully enter, develop and excel in the tech space

https://gotoapply.ca/fdm-fasttrack

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Acimowin Opaspiw Society- Investigation Methodologies National Symposium

Acimowin Opaspiw Society

Acimowin Opaspiw Society- Investigation Methodologies National Symposium – September 26-28, 2023 – River Cree Resort – Enoch, Alberta

SEPTEMBER 26 – Opening Night Gala – Banquet & Comedy Show

SEPTEMBER 28 – Closing Ceremony and Round Dance

For more information or to register online, we invite you to visit: acimowinopaspiw.ca/symposium
email: symposium@acimowinopaspiw.ca

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Wîchoîe Ahiya Indigenous Singer Songwriter Residency 2023

Banff Centre

Application Deadline: September 6, 2023
Program Dates: November 20 – December 8, 2023
Please reach out to IndigenousArtsAdmissions@banffcentre.ca with any questions

This three-week residency allows participants to deepen their creative practice and expand their skill set through faculty led workshops, group gatherings, and one-on-one sessions with senior faculty. Take time to shape your vision for your next project.

During this residency, you will have freedom to structure your time around the needs of your project and work in an audio production studio to record one song for a demo.

For details or to apply: GotoInfo.ca/Singer
Toll Free: 1-866-935-6904 | Fax: 1-866-402-9692
Email: IndigenousArtsAdmissions@banffcentre.ca

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Indigenous Services Canada Funding Opportunity

Funding is now available to help build capacity, improve or create new services, and educate the public about estate planning and administration.

Call for Proposals
This Call for Proposals is open to Indigenous individuals, communities, and organizations. The deadline for submission of funding proposals is August 20., 2023.

For more information on the program, funding streams, and how to apply:

GotoInfo.ca/ISC-Estates

Email: financementsuccessions-estatesfunding@sac-isc.gc.ca

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Green Jobs Internship Program for Youth & Employers

National Resources Canada

GREEN JOBS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUTH & EMPLOYERS

Support the transition to a green future! Employers across Canada can provide young interns with work experience in science, technology and related fields. Transform the future of energy, forestry, geosciences, mining and more.

INDIGENOUS YOUTH – AGED 15-30 – 

Paid green internships are available to Indigenous youth.
• No prior education or experience required.
• Full-time positions across Canada, and in northern, and remote communities

INDIGENOUS EMPLOYERS IN THE NATURAL RESOURCE SECTOR – 

• Receive up to 75% in federal wage subsidies.
• Eligible natural resources sector positions include those with a positive environmental impact.
• Funding available to non-federal organizations, including Band Councils, NGOs, and private and public sector groups.

Apply to the Green jobs program today

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Katimavik programs available – The National Experience and FuturePerfect

Katimavik

Katimavik offers two programs with different objectives for youth across Canada: the National Experience and FuturePerfect.

The National Experience – . For 22 weeks, the program allows Participants aged 17 to 25 to live in two new communities, volunteer, meet other youth from across the country and become supporters of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Two cohorts of Katimavik’s National Experience take place each year: from January to June, and from July to December. To participate, one must be between 17 and 25 years old at the beginning of the cohort and be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or landed refugee.

FuturePerfect – a 14-week employment training program for those who wish to lay the foundation for their professional career. Open to youth between the ages of 18 and 30, Katimavik provides participants with 10 days of employability training before they leave for their new host community.

For more information or to apply:  GotoInfo.ca/Katimavik

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Akunumustiǂis -Natural Law – Ecological Engagement Through the Seasons – 2023

Banff Centre-

Application deadline: July 19, 2023
Program Dates: October 02 – October 27, 2023

Indigenous Arts | In Person
This four week residency engages eight visual artist participants in a land-based, observational learning that will support the artist to develop and create a project drawing from their artistic practice that will inform the cultural narratives of this region. The artists will have access to a studio to support the creation of their project.

The project is reconciliation-based through the empowerment of Indigenous artists, working with institutions through a process that allows for meaningful engagement with the land; including Banff National Park, Parks Canada and local Knowledge Keepers. Working together, the process encourages knowledge exchange and centres Indigenous ways of knowing.

For details or to apply: GotoInfo.ca/NaturalLaw
Toll Free: 1-866-935-6904

Fax: 1-866-402-9692

Email: leadership@banffcentre.ca

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Indigenous Services Canada Funding Opportunity

Indigenous Services Canada

Funding is now available to help build capacity, improve or create new services, and educate the public about estate planning and administration.

Call for Proposals
This Call for Proposals is open to Indigenous individuals, communities, and organizations. The deadline for submission of funding proposals is August 6., 2023.

For more information on the program, funding streams, and how to apply:

GotoInfo.ca/ISC-Estates

Email: financementsuccessions-estatesfunding@sac-isc.gc.ca

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First Nations Net Zero Communities Workshop – August 9-11, 2023

JazzSolar

Taykwa Tagamou Nation in partnership with Oneida Nation of the Thames is hosting a First Nations Net Zero Communities Workshop from August 9-11 2023 in Cochrane, Ontario. This event is an opportunity for up to 20 First Nations Communities to learn from industry experts and other Communities about pathways to Net Zero Energy, including renewables and retrofitting.

All expenses will be covered by up to 2 representatives from each community to attend. This Workshop is funded by the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program at Natural Resources Canada.

GotoInfo.ca/JazzSolar

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