Sookinchoot Youth Centre

Sookinchoot Youth Centre is located on the 2nd floor at 3000 30th Street, above Brenda Hala's photography downtown Vernon BC. Sookinchoot is for First Nation/Metis and Inuit Youth age 13-18 yrs old and is a non-profit, stay-in-school program of the First Nations Friendship Centre and is funded in part by the Cultural Connections for Aboriginal Youth Initiative and other grants and donations. 

Youth Program and Activities are planned by the core youth council members and are offered at no cost to First Nation Youth unless otherwise stated.  

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Dear 16 year old me

Social Movie making - REEL YOUTH

re:invent Summer Film Camp
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.

here is the camp and how do I get there?
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.

For more info go to

http://www.reelyouth.ca/reinvent.html

UBC-O Career fair this Thursday

ABORIGINAL CAREER FAIR 2011

The Seventeenth Annual Aboriginal Career Fair

The Aboriginal Career Fair is designed for Aboriginal high

school students. The objective is to provide them with

career information from Aboriginal role models in various

career fields.

Booths and Presenters from various career fields

When: Thursday, May 5, 2011

Where: UBC - Okanagan Kelowna Campus

Agenda:

9:00am to Noon Open displays, presentations, activities and seminars

10:00am to 10:30am Opening Ceremony & Keynote Speaker

11:30am to 12:30am Lunch & Door Prizes

1:00pm to 2:00pm Displays & Presentations

1:30pm Closing & Grand Prize Draw for Computers

KI-LOW-NA FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY

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 

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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

1. Go to our program website for an overview of the program: http://employment.gov.bc.ca/Aboriginal_Youth_Internship_Program

2. Once you review, go to the job posting: https://search.employment.gov.bc.ca/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=3664

3. 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

http://employment.gov.bc.ca/aboriginal_youth_internship_program

 

 

 

 

For your Information

Some Q&A's for parents, guardians and youth

How do I register?

For registration documentation, we have a form that gets filled out at the youth centre but we do require some sort of verbal committment either via email/phone or in person before that. There are no costs to our programs unless stated, we fund raise through various grants and donations to pay for mentors and other program costs etc. 

What is age range? 

We typically cater to high school youth, 13-18 but in order to get a new batch of youth we are promoting the gr 7/8 group and hosting special evenings for the guys and girls. Older youth are encouraged to volunteer their skills as mentors or help with outreach. 

What is Batik Art?

 It is a textile art that involves a specialized method of applying dye to fabric, usually cotton or silk.  There are about 3,000 recorded batik patterns, some of which include flowers, plants, birds, animals, insects, and geometric forms are all popular motifs.  The use of computers in developing batik designs promises to add many more new and exciting designs to this library. 

If your youth is interested in the Batik as of this morning, I received a phone call from our mentor. He has been called away to tend to a family emergency unfortunately but is willing to reschedule for May 10,11,12. TBC

What else is done in the Art Foundations?

Typically all aspects of art are workshopped depending on mentors/volunteers. From Cedar plank carving, beading, painting to film making, photography and photoshop.

If they are interested in the photography - we'll be using film cameras not digital so if they have access to an SLR film camea that would be ideal since they will likely be sharing. Our themes will be "I remember" and "dirt" which will be further discussed during the workshop.

Currently other Art foundation workshops may include painting and possibly print making however our mentor is not yet confirmed.

Cooking Challenge with Chef Rick:

Our chef volunteer is challenging youth - what is the hardest meal to make? he says "Lets make it." Chicken cordon bleu? stuffed portebello mushrooms? maybe something exotic... you decide!

What is Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

This is our elder/mentor/youth social dinner. Youth come after school to help prepare and serve meal to our special guests and then participate in activities/discussion related to that guest. Our last dinners guest was independent producer/CHBC correspondent Tracey Kim Bonneau. She shared her latest film, a made for PBS documentary titled "How can we keep from Singing" A beautiful look into the hard working pioneering women that helped shape our world today. Our next guest is author/ geneologist Shirley Louis. She will be discussing family lineage and inspiring us to start a family tree project.

For more information please email or call 

sookinchoot(at)shaw. ca   or 250-549-2921

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