Thursday, May 26, 2011
BC Aboriginal Prov Rifle Shooting Championships
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Moccasin Cancelled!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Sookinchoot Youth Centre
http://sookinchoot.blogspot.com
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Social Movie making - REEL YOUTH
Join Reel Youth for an incredible 7 day film making camp
at Channel Rock on Cortes Island, BC - July 10-16, 2011
Develop your film making skills, record music, have fun, and produce media addressing some of the most pressing social and environmental issues of our time.
Re:invent::SocialMedia camp will be held on Cortes Island, BC, at Channel Rock, an oceanfront retreat center. [map] Reel Youth offers bus transportation between Nanaimo Departure Bay ferry terminal and Cortes Island.
How much does it cost?
The program fee is $350 and includes: transportation to and from the camp (between Nanaimo and Cortes Island), platform tent accommodation, meals (including dinner on arrival day and a packed lunch on departure day) equipment and all other program-related costs.
Partial scholarships are available for some youth who would not otherwise be able to attend the camp. Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need.
Reel Youth offers this program at a fraction of its actual cost. Even at our discounted program fee of $350, there will be those for whom the cost will be a barrier. If would like to donate to our scholarship fund, all funds raised will be used to provide financial assistance to youth that might otherwise not be able to attend our programs. All donations to Reel Youth are tax-deductible.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
UBC-O Career fair this Thursday
NATIVE YOUTH PROGRAM 2011
Co-sponsored by the UBC First Nations House of Learning (FNHL)
and
the Museum of Anthropology (MOA)
Summer Employment Opportunities
FIRST NATIONS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Native Youth Program is a collaborative work-study program. It provides students with an opportunity to learn about traditional and contemporary Northwest Coast cultures from their own experiences and research, and from local First Nations guest speakers. They will also learn about the resources at the FNHL and MOA and develop skills in public presentations using objects and visual aids at the museum. Participants will share this knowledge with other students and museum visitors through guided tours and presentations. Students are expected to study, write reports, and participate in study trips.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be 15 to 18 years old, aboriginal and enrolled in high school. They must also have an interest in First Nations heritage.
TERM: Full-Time
July 5, 2011 – August 19, 2011
7 weeks
35 hours/week
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday
SALARY: $8.00/hour
FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Contact: Robyn Putnam or Francine Cunningham
(604) 827-4379 or email: nativeyouthprogram@gmail.com
Or visit our blog at: www.nativeyouthprogram.wordpress.com
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday May 30, 2011
http://sookinchoot.blogspot.com
TWO WEEKS left to apply to Aboriginal Youth Internship Program
Could you please forward this Call for Applications to the Aboriginal Youth Internship Program to all of your members for consideration? There are only two weeks left for Aboriginal youth to apply for next year's program starting in September, and we want to ensure that this great opportunity reaches all corners of the province. This is a 12 month paid internship opportunity for Aboriginal youth 29 and under residing in BC.
If anyone needs assistance with the application process, they can call and receive direct assistance from AYIP Program Staff:
Program Coordinator: Allison Beardsworth Allison.Beardsworth@gov.bc.ca (250 –356-7949)
Program Administrator: Krista Power Krista.Power@gov.bc.ca (250 –387-0460)
Thank you! All My Relations,
Sasha Hobbs
AYIP Program Lead
BC's Public Service's
Aboriginal Youth Internship Program (AYIP)
CALL FOR INTERN APPLICATIONS IS OPEN!
Our Intern Job Posting is now up for the Aboriginal Youth Internship Program, 2011/12 program year. Deadline to apply is Monday, May 16, 2011. https://search.employment.gov.bc.ca/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=3664
The Aboriginal Youth Internship program offers an innovative, 12 month paid internship program ($1,564.13 Bi-weekly) that is culturally responsive and supported. Successful candidates will work for nine (9) months in a government Ministry followed by three (3) months in a selected Aboriginal organization. Program starts September 06, 2011 and runs to August 31, 2012.
As an Aboriginal Youth Intern, you will learn many aspects of public service and provincial government processes, participate in workshops/events across the province, develop your leadership and professional skills, develop strong networks, and create a path for your future career development. Through your work as an intern, you will also have an opportunity to help build the New Relationship and make positive differences for Aboriginal people and communities across the province.
Some of the exciting areas you may be working in include: Ministry specific Aboriginal projects and work assignments; program development; policy analysis and development; youth engagement; Aboriginal community liaison; event and conference coordination; project management; communications; community needs assessment; framework and strategy development, etc. You will also learn about provincial government political, legislative, and budget processes. We have a variety of placements available in several Ministries across the province.
We're looking for youth who communicate well, have strong writing and research skills, embrace learning opportunities, enjoy new challenges and are engaged in their Aboriginal, youth or academic communities.
To apply for the program, you must be:
--Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, Inuit)
--29 years of age or under as of September 6, 2011
--Residing in BC
You must also have:
--A minimum of grade 12 with some post-secondary education or equivalent work, life and education experience;
--Leadership aptitude or experience, either through work or volunteering; and
--Good knowledge of Aboriginal governments/organizations and the Aboriginal population that you represent (i.e. First Nations Summit, Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Métis Nation BC, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, Aboriginal community organizations, etc.).
PROCESS FOR APPLYING
- Go to our program website for an overview of the program: http://employment.gov.bc.ca/Aboriginal_Youth_Internship_Program
- Once you review, go to the job posting: https://search.employment.gov.bc.ca/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=3664
- Click on the link that says: Submit Resume. The following links are also available to assist with the process:
· http://employment.gov.bc.ca/our_hiring_process (Step by Step for the application process)
· http://blog.gov.bc.ca/careeradvisor/ (Video outlining the process and navigating the website)
4. Fill in the online form.
5. Submit your resume and cover letter electronically.
· In your cover letter, state your three top Ministries of interest (list available on the site).
6. Submit your two (2) Letter of Reference Forms (Fax to Krista Power, AYIP Administrator at 250-387-0749)
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Monday, May 16, 2011
If you have questions about the program, please contact Sasha Hobbs, Program Lead Sasha.Hobbs@gov.bc.ca or Allison Beardsworth, Program Coordinator, Allison.Beardsworth@gov.bc.ca at 250-356-7949.
If you have questions or need assistance with the applications process, please contact Krista Power, Program Administrator, Krista.Power@gov.bc.ca at 250-387-0460.
I also want to encourage all eligible Aboriginal youth to apply. Each year is a new year, and we have more placements available across the province that will meet more youths' specific qualifications, interests, skill sets, and career choices!
Join our great crew for year 5!
Sasha
Sasha Hobbs, MA, Program Lead, Aboriginal Youth Internship Program
The Learning Centre | Talent Management Division | BC Public Service Agency
Third Floor, 940 Blanshard St. | Victoria, BC | V8W 2H2 | Tel 604-765-3193