Banff Centre

Write Over Here is a screenwriting residency where dedicated Indigenous writers are invited to engage with faculty to support the development of their scripts for feature or short films, series and narratives. Participants will meet with the faculty team for both group gatherings and one-on-one sessions; online in Week 1 and in-person for Weeks 2 – 4.

Writers will deepen their artistry and technical application with screenwriting mentorship and access to Final Draft Pro. They will create peer relationships, expand their professional networks, and have the opportunity for possible collaborations following their time at Banff Centre.

This program encourages participants to discover best writing practices and discuss ways to engage Indigenous communities in their process. The program is a full-time residency, and participants must dedicate their time to attending gathering sessions, workshops and one-on-ones while giving time to work self-directed, in their private writing studios

This program welcomes writers and screenwriters from Indigenous communities across Canada, United States and internationally. Applicants must be ages 18+ at the time of the program start date

For Details or to apply: GotoInfo.ca/WriteOverHere

Toll Free: 1-800-565-9989

Phone: 1-403-762-6180

Email: IndigenousArtsAdmissions@banffcentre.ca

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Banff Centre

You will learn proven model for strategic planning, based upon systems thinking and its associated processes, tasks, and activities

This program will provide the steps for implementing a strategic planning process rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing to support your community, organization, board or council. In addition, it will deliver an understanding of how to keep the plan alive through evaluation, revision, and performance measurements.

Who should register?
First Nations, Metis and Inuit councils, and tribal councils
Boards of Indigenous economic and social development agencies, governing boards, commissions, and legal entities for Indigenous Profit and not-for-profit organization

Manager, administrators and team leaders

Indigenous leaders

Urban Indigenous organizations and agencies

Applicants must be ages 18+ at the time of the program start date

Registration deadline: September 17, 2024

Program Dates: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 25,2024

For details or to apply: GotoInfo.ca/BraidingStrands

Toll Free: 1-800-565-9989

Phone: 1-403-762-6180

Email: IndigenousArtsAdmissions@banffcenre.ca

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Indigenous Services Canada

Please share this information with family, friends and communities

Indigenous Services Canada is introducing the Collaborative Process to find solutions to prominent issues impacting First Nations:
• Second-Generation Cut-Off
• Section 10 Voting Thresholds

Indigenous Services Canada has created an Information Sharing Kit, which aims to provide early and ongoing information and support to rights-holders in preparation for consultation.

Canada is looking for rights-holders’ participation from coast to coast to coast to consult on possible solutions.
To access an online version of the Information Kit, please visit: www.canada.ca/rights-holders-information-kit

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Banff Centre

Join us to celebrate Banff Centre’s National Indigenous History Month in June!

Schedule (June 1-30)

All events and activities are FREE!

June 1: Virtual Indigenous Art Market (Open June 1-30 online)
Watch Welcome Videos: Land Acknowledgement Video and Event Overview Video (Available to watch June 1)
June 11: Dance Workshop | Register in advance.
June 21: National Indigenous Peoples Day – Concert Featuring Jah’kota | Jenny Belzberg Theatre | Get tickets in advance
June 21-30: Indigenous Film Screenings online | Closing story will be available online
For more information visit: gotoinfo.ca/celebrate

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Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)

This Call for Proposals is open to Indigenous individuals, communities, and organizations. The deadline for submission of funding proposals is July 10, 2024.

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

This could include, but is not limited to:

-communicating the benefits of estate planning and the importance of making wills,

-raising awareness of settlements and how they may impact estates, dependent adults, and their caregivers,

-providing support for estates impacted by settlements, and

-increasing the role of First Nations in the management of estates.

Estates management funding web page: gotoapply.ca/ISC-Estates

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

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Banff Centre

Supported by the guidance of Elders, share traditional and spiritual wisdom, while grounding in land-based learning, culture, and ceremony.  This program fulfills the requirements for the Certificate of Indigenous Leadership, Governance, and Management Excellence.

What does the program offer?

• Calling your spirit to revitalize feminine leadership
• Centering Indigenous wisdom in practice
• Deep listening, truth-telling, revealing inner story narratives
• Land-based learning and wise practices
• Transformational change: reviving ancestral knowledges
• Relational leadership: collaboration and partnerships
• Change leadership and wholistic perspectives

Who should register?

• Indigenous women leaders, administrators, and service providers
• Indigenous artists, change makers, and visionaries
• Indigenous women seeking a unique kind of leadership training

Applicants must be ages 18+ at the time of the program start date.

Government of Canada

The Government of Canada Open Government team has recently launched the first phase of the development of the 2025-2029 National Action Plan (NAP) on Open Government.

National Action Plan Themes
1. Meaningful and inclusive public participation
2. Protecting civic space and democracy
3. Anti-corruption, public confidence and corporate transparency
4. Designing inclusive government programs and services
The 2025-2029 National Action Plan will include commitments and milestones that set the stage for the Government of Canada to be more transparent, accountable and participatory.

Help develop Canada’s 2025-2029 National Action Plan on Open Government today! We invite you to visit the 2025-2029 NAP Consultation Platform for more details and to share your ideas!

https://indigenous.link/tbs-nap/

https://indigenous.link/tbs-nap-fr/

GotoInfo.ca/NAP-Consultation

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National Centre For Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR)

Grant of up to $25,000 to support community-led commemoration initiatives – No deadline to apply

The Na-mi-quai-ni-mak “I remember them” Fund supports community-based healing and initiatives commemorating former residential school sites. The grant funds are available to Indigenous communities, Survivor organizations, registered non-profits and others with community-led commemorative projects, gatherings and initiatives.

SOME IDEAS COULD INCLUDE:
• Memorial or commemorative markers
• Community-led healing gatherings
• Ceremonial activities

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jennifer Wood
Phone: 1-204-914-4757
Toll Free: 1-855-415-4534
Email: jennifer.wood@umanitoba.ca

Apply today at NCTR.CA

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CRTC

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM FIRST NATIONS, INUIT, AND MÉTIS PEOPLES!

Tell us how radio, television, and online streaming services in Canada can meet the needs of Indigenous peoples, all while:
• Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures
• Promoting the revitalization of Indigenous languages
• Exploring definitions
• Recognizing the need for self-determination

Have your say,  gotoinfo.ca/crtc-broadcasting

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Banff Centre

Application Deadline: June 26, 2024

Program Date: September 30- Oct 18, 2024

This three-week visual arts residency focuses on hide scraping, bone tool making, and working with parfleche. Visual artists who work with hide and parfleche will learn more about how scrape a hide, and work with parfleche with the support of faculty, elders, and knowledge keepers.

Participants will deepen their artistry and technical application with hide scraping, bone tool making, and working with parfleche. The program will foster peer relationships with the opportunity for self-directed studio time. Participants will also be engaged with community in storytelling/knowledge sharing sessions in the hide tanning process.

This program welcomes Indigenous visual artists with traditional and/or contemporary arts practices interested in hide-tanning processes and working with parfleche. Applicants must be ages 18+ at the time of the program start date.

Toll Free: 1-800-565-9989

Phone: 1-403-762-6180

Email: IndigenousArtsAdmissions@banffcentre.ca

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CRTC

We would like to inform you about how the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is collaborating closely with Indigenous peoples to co-develop an Indigenous broadcasting policy.

In 2019, the CRTC issued a Notice of Proceeding, committing to collaborating with Indigenous people to co-develop the Indigenous Broadcasting Policy. The next step in the process to co-develop the policy is a public consultation. Through this consultation, views are being gathered on how to support Indigenous broadcasters and content creators, and to ensure Indigenous stories and voices are represented, easily found, and shared across all platforms.

Participate in the consultation and share your views with the CRTC. Details on how to participate will be shared with you shortly.

For more information, please contact the CRTC by telephone at 1-877-249-CRTC (2782)

Or by visiting gotoinfo.ca/crtc-indigenous

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National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) and First Nations Confederacy of Cultural Education Centres ((FNCCEC)

June 2-4, 2024 – Westin Ottawa, Ottawa ON

Led by First Nations, Inuit and Métis thought leaders, a three-day gathering to understand, promote and share Indigenous histories.

IHHG is a platform for Indigenous and non-Indigenous community leaders, scholars, researchers, educators, and advocates to come together and engage in meaningful dialogue, exchange ideas, and contribute to the
preservation, understanding, and appreciation of Indigenous history and heritage.

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National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

The NCTR completed the MCP1 and MCP2 This included the development of the National Memorial List. The National Memorial Register was created to forever remember and honor the children who never returned home from residential schools.

This memorial register was the result of the dedicated work of countless people and the advice, guidance and blessings from Survivors, Elders and Knowledge Keepers. It will forever remember, honor and acknowledge those children who died while attending a residential school in Canada.

Missing Children Phase 3 (MCP3)
MCP3 is soon to begin, and we will be establishing additional staff dedicated to this project which involves Call to Action #’s 72 and 73. We will soon be reaching out to First Nation communities and organizations first formally by letter across Canada to provide awareness and analyze participation of the MCP3 project. We need your help to complete this phase. This is your opportunity to have a voice for information sharing. We want to ensure that we have community involvement to provide guidance in developing nationally cultural safe procedures when reaching out to family members in confirming what names have been found for accuracy during MCP2.

Our end goal is to add the recent names to our memorial register and gather community input into creating a national student burial register, while commemorating, memorializing and honoring students who did not return home. The steps to achieve this involve a trauma informed approach and community guidance for best practices.

nctr.ca

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Health Canada

Focus on Healthy Foods

Be Active

Stay Connected with Community

Learn Something New

For more information on reducing the risk of dementia

English – Gotoinfo.ca/PHAC-dementia

French – obtenezinfo-enligne.ca/PHAC-demence

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Indigenous Services Canada

Learn more about syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection. Understand why awareness, early detection and timely treatment for syphilis are essential for the health and well-being of our communities.

There’s a cure. If you’re sexually active, get tested

GotoInfo.ca/ISC-Syphilis

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Kick Media

Start Your FREE training

The Digital Literacy Program make it easier for you to access online service, avoid cyber scams and navigate the Internet safely

(888)839-9239

alberta.ca/DigitalLiteracy 

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CATIE

CATIE’s brochure, Syphilis: What you need to know provides clear information about syphilis and answers frequently asked questions on symptoms, transmission, prevention and more.

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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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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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National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

Led by First Nations, Inuit and Metis thought leader, a three-day gathering to understand, promote and share indigenous histories

June 2-4, 2024 Westin Ottawa Ontario

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CATIE

Get free HIV self-test kits delivered in discreet packaging to anywhere in Canada

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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


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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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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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Moneris

At Moneris, we’re here to support you. Here’s how:

-Prioritize Indigenous Reconciliation

-Engage all stakeholders in Moneris’ DEI strategy

-Grow Awareness of equity and inclusion

-Redesign systems to advance equity and inclusion

For more information, we invite you to visit: GotoApply.ca/DEI-Moneris

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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