Atlantic Indigenous Mentorship Network

🌿 Registration is OPEN for Mlkiknewawti 2025! 🌿

Mlkiknewawti, meaning “road of strength” in Mi’kmaw is a free land-based education program that blends Western science with Traditional Knowledge through Etuaptmumk (Two-Eyed Seeing).

Our 10 day, overnight program is hands-on, experiential, rooted in community, and fosters real-world connections between participants and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math).

📍 UNAMA’KI | July 15–24 | Camp Rankin, St. Peter’s, Cape Breton
📍 MAINLAND | Aug 5–14 | Mersey River Chalets, Caledonia, Nova Scotia
🫶 For Indigenous youth entering Grades 9–12 in Fall 2025

Spots are limited, register now at the 🔗 in our bio!

📣The BC NEIHR, hosted at the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance, is seeking a full-time Program Manager!

For the full job description and how to apply, please visit 🔗https://www.sfu.ca/bcneihr/who-we-are/current-opportunities.html

Application Details:
• Status: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) for a duration of one year
• Annual Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 per year (extended health and dental benefits are not included)
• Location: Remote work. The candidate must be based in BC, as there will be occasional in-person research gatherings and team meetings in Vancouver and at the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance office at SFU Burnaby campus.

If this role interests you, please send your resume, cover letter and a 1-2 page experience statement to [email protected]
🗓Open until filled

Walking Together: Towards Meaningful Health Research By and With Indigenous Communities presented by Chenoa Cassidy-Matthews & Andreas Pilarinos
📆Apr 14, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
📌700 - 828 W. 10 Ave., VGH Research Pavilion or Online via Zoom
🔗https://www.c2e2.ca/Spotlight/Chenoa_Andreas

Indigenous Alumni Gathering Join us for a transformative evening celebrating Indigenous education, achievement, and community at CBU's Indigenous Alumni Gathering.

UPDATE: 4/4 spots have been filled!

We’re thrilled to partner with Motivate Canada to send four (4) Indigenous youth to their 2025 ViaYouth Summit!

📍 Location: Halifax, NS
📅 Dates: March 14-16, 2025
👥 Who Can Apply? Indigenous youth (ages 18-29) from Atlantic Canada

There is 1 spot available per Atlantic Region. Spots are 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻, and applications will be accepted until the end of February 𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱.

To apply, email our Communications & Bursaries Coordinator, Desiree, at [email protected] with the subject line “2025 ViaYouth Summit.”

📩 In your email, please include:
- Your first and last name
- Your community affiliation
- A short paragraph on why you want to attend and why you'd be a great candidate
- Involvement in any past Ulnooweg programming (this won’t affect your application, we just want to learn more!)

Event Details: https://www.eventsatmotivate.ca/2025-viayouth-summit

Indigenous students- interested in a mid-semester thesis writing retreat? Our deadline is extended to Jan 29th!

Happening Today!

We are having a presentation and Q&A session at noon today for our community/organisation funding opportunities. E-mail [email protected] for the link!

Become a Nuji-Apoqnmuet (Mi’kmaw Helper) with Tajikeimɨk!

We have two part-time positions available, in the Western NS Health zone. (Zones: https://bit.ly/3RfpoTs )

View the full job posting, with duties and qualifications, at https://mhwns.ca/job-postings/nuji-apoqnmuet-mikmaw-helper/

This posting will remain active until the position is filled, we are reviewing applications as they are received.

Annapolis Valley First Nation Eskasoni Health Centre Millbrook First Nation Health Centre Membertou Community We'koqma'q Community Site Glooscap First Nation Site Sipekne'katik First Nation Wagmatcook Health Wasoqopa'q First Nation Opportunities and Updates Paqtnkek Health Centre Pictou Landing First Nation
Potlotek First Nation

🌟 Calling all Indigenous Youth! (Ages 16 to 35) 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce a series of virtual workshops this November! 🎉 These FREE sessions are designed to equip you with essential skills for your future—whether you’re getting ready for post-secondary education, preparing for job interviews, or fine-tuning your resume.

Here’s what we have lined up:
1. 📚 Post-Secondary Pathways: Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 4-7 PM EST (5-8 PM AST)�Discover your academic options and learn how to access scholarships and financial aid!
2. 💼 Mastering Interview Skills: Monday, November 18, 2024, 4-7 PM EST (5-8 PM AST)�Boost your confidence with mock interviews and expert tips from seasoned mentors!
3. ✍️ Building a Winning Resume: Thursday, November 21, 2024, 4-7 PM EST (5-8 PM AST)�Receive personalized feedback to make your resume shine!

Each session will feature insights from professionals across various fields—including artists, lawyers, professors, and leaders—sharing their experiences and valuable tips for your career journey. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow! 🌱
These sessions are designed for you to succeed in a culturally supportive and empowering space. 🙌

👉 Register Now: https://forms.office.com/r/EaMQQjApRH

Presented by: Wiskoq Research and Education Institute

Tomorrow!

We are having our second Lunch 'n Learn virtually tomorrow 12:00-1:30pm Atlantic. It will be none other than Dave Miller presenting, who is now with the Sexual Health and Gender Lab's (S**G Lab) Indigenous Boys and Men's Sexual Wellbeing Project. If you are interest, please e-mail [email protected] to RSVP and get the link!

We’re excited to introduce our Professional Development & Conference Bursary!

This opportunity is open to Indigenous youth (ages 18-35) in Atlantic Canada who want to advance their careers through professional development, workshops, or conferences.

Apply today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UICF-ConfBursary2024

🚨EDIT: Please note this opportunity is only open to those who are either employed or in their last year of studies 🚨

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/atlantic-indigenous-mentorship-network-1.7339089

Mentorship network for Indigenous students in Atlantic Canada sees funding applications double | CBC News The Atlantic Indigenous Mentorship Network was formed in 2017 and aims to mentor Indigenous post-secondary students and advance Indigenous health research. It initially had seven people apply for grant funding. Now, the network's lead says it receives upwards of 18 applications each year.

Dr. Chelsea Gabel appointed Scientific Director of CIHR Institute of Indigenous Peoples’ Health.

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is a large Canadian Government backed funding agency for health research projects that involve people as participants. CIHR has scholarships for training University students, and grants for fully-fledged research projects and other supporting initiatives such as Networking Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHRs, like the Wabanaki-Labrador Network). Because health is such a broad and complex field CIHR is broken down into several cooperative institutes which specialize in different fields of research. The Institute of Indigenous Peoples’ Health is a multi-disciplinary institute at CIHR.

Dr. Chelsea Gabel (Red-River Métis, Associate Professor at McMaster University) will be taking over from acting director Tammy Clifford, and will be leader of the institute for four years. While the acting directors have been doing an excellent job, the stability of leadership for over the next term is welcomed. Congratulations to Dr. Gabel! You can see the full release at the CIHR website here:

Dr. Chelsea Gabel appointed Scientific Director of CIHR Institute of Indigenous Peoples’ Health - Canada.ca Today, Dr. Tammy Clifford, Acting President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, announced that Dr. Chelsea Gabel has been appointed Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Indigenous Peoples’ Health (IIPH) for a term of four years, effective October 1, 2024. This appointment is the...