July 2021
Solar Ship Internship Opportunity for Indigenous Youth in Quebec
There’s an internship opportunity for Indigenous youth from Quebec at Solar Ship Inc. The internship’s goal is to foster connections between Indigenous youth in Canada and Indigenous youth in Malawi, Africa.
It’s an 8 week, paid internship with a focus on aerospace engineering. Although experience in this field (i.e., studying it in university) would be preferable, it’s not necessary to participate as they have mentors who can help support.
They are looking for 20 Quebec-based youth between the ages of 15-30 to participate.
If you are interested in the program, contact Laura Williams at [email protected]
June 2021
THE INDIGENOUS SKILLS & EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM
The Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) program is designed to help Indigenous people improve their skills and find employment through training and skills development.
The program offers a variety of funding opportunities and is currently accepting applications for an in-person or online training course or program/job creation partnership/, wage subsidy or group training.
For more information, CLICK HERE.
The community of Odanak chosen to build one of 12 shelters in Canada for Indigenous women, children and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people fleeing domestic violence
The Government of Canada, through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), with the help of Indigenous partners has selected recipients for the construction of 12 new shelters across Canada for Indigenous women, children, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people escaping family violence.
Last June 17th, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, along with the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced today over $85 million to build and support the operation of 12 new emergency shelters across Canada over 5 years, as well as an additional $10.2 million annually thereafter.
This initiative will add 12 new shelters to Indigenous Services Canada’s existing network of shelters for Indigenous women, children and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, and will be built in partnership with the following communities:
- Odanak First Nation, Quebec
- Lil’wat Nation, British Columbia
- Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Alberta
- Whitefish Lake First Nation #459, Alberta
- Prince Albert Grand Council, Saskatchewan
- Keeseekoowenin, Manitoba
- Hollow Water, Manitoba
- Wasauksing First Nation, Ontario
- Natoaganag (Eel Ground) First Nation, New Brunswick
- Acadia First Nation, Nova Scotia
- Council of Yukon First Nations, Yukon
- Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Northwest Territories
These shelters will be Indigenous-led, and will provide vital refuge and culturally appropriate critical supports and services to help survivors of family violence recover from the trauma of their experiences, access support programming and create a stable environment where they can begin to regain an independent life. They are also a crucial element of the Federal Pathway to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People, the Government of Canada’s response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and an important contribution to the National Action Plan to end violence against Indigenous women, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
In the 2020 Fall Economic Statement, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $724.1 million to develop a comprehensive Violence Prevention Strategy, to expand culturally relevant supports for Indigenous women, children and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people facing gender-based violence. This will also help address the urgent need for new shelters and second-stage (transitional) housing for First Nations, Inuit and Métis across the country including on reserve, in the north and in urban areas. This initiative is also a key action in the Federal Pathway. Further information on the comprehensive Violence Prevention Strategy will be announced in the coming months.
The Government of Canada takes the issue of violence against Indigenous women, children, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people very seriously and will continue to work in partnership with Indigenous Peoples and organizations as well as provincial and territorial governments, and other partners to develop effective and culturally-appropriate solutions.
UNE ENTREPRISE ABÉNAKISE D’ODANAK LAURÉATE D’UNE BOURSE NIKANEWIN (In French only)
Toutes nos félicitations à l’entreprise MarieFleurs & filles qui s’est vue remettre une bourse de 2 500$ de la part de la Commission de développement économique des Premières Nations du Québec et du Labrador (CDEPNQL) dans le cadre des bourses Nikanewin.
Le but de ces bourses était d’inciter le plus possible de membres des Premières Nations ayant un projet d’affaires à passer du stade de l’idée à celui de l’action.
Partnership agreement between McGill University’s Gault Nature Reserve and the Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki
Sharing a common interest in the protection of the natural and cultural resources of the Gault Nature Reserve, McGill University and the Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki (W8banaki) are pleased to announce a partnership agreement welcoming the Nation’s members to the site to practice their cultural activities.
This agreement grows out of a series of 52 Calls to Action that McGill established as part of its own project of recognition and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
Situated at Mont St. Hilaire, McGill University’s Gault Nature Reserve protects more than 1,000 hectares of natural forest. Mont St. Hilaire, whose Abenaki name wigw8madensis means small mountain in the shape of a house, is located on the Ndakina, the ancestral territory of the W8banaki Nation. This culturally significant space for the Abenaki has long served as a site of meeting and exchange.
The partnership agreement, in effect since January 1, 2021, establishes free access to McGill University’s Gault Nature Reserve for all members registered with the Odanak and Wôlinak communities, which make up the W8banaki Nation in Quebec. The agreement recognizes the ancestral territory and cultural value of the nature reserve to the Abenaki.
“We are pleased with the establishment of such a positive and innovative agreement” says Mr. Denys Bernard, Executive Director of the Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki.
“This is another step along the path to honouring the past and reconciling the future. A long road remains ahead of us, but we are committed to engaging and collaborating with Indigenous partners to identify, explore, and advance plans that benefit our whole society by embedding Indigenous traditions in the life and activities of the University,” says Professor Christopher Manfredi, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) of McGill University.
About the Gault Nature Reserve of McGill University
McGill University’s Gault Nature Reserve is a private reserve which protects nearly 1000 hectares of natural environment. Situated at Mont St. Hilaire approximately 40 km from Montreal, this panoramic natural landscape is ideal for viewing the last great vestiges of old-growth forests in the St. Lawrence Valley. With its 25 km of trail network, it is open 365 days a year. Affiliated with the Faculty of Science at McGill University, the Gault Nature Reserve team offers support for natural science research and teaching while providing a wide range of services to the university community and the general public.
THE LATEST EDITION OF THE PILASKW NEWSPAPER IS NOW ONLINE
The latest edition of the Waban-Aki Pilaskw newspaper is now available online.
To take a look at it, CLICK HERE !
Enjoy your reading!
