Atlantic Indigenous Mentorship Network

The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (CMM) are seeking a Mi’kmaw Conservation Group (MCG) Stewiacke Species-at-Risk Project Lead in the Department of Aquatic Resources & Fisheries Management. This is a one-year contract covering a maternity leave. Deadline is Feb 24th, 2021.

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DFO-Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq Aboriginal Internship Program Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 24, 2021... The Mi’kmaq Rights Initiative through the Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) in collaboration with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) are seeking applications from eligible students for the summer Internship Program. Please see below for more details regarding this opportunity. Screening Process: Screening of applications will take place after the application deadline, and only those applicants who have been successfully screened into the process will be invited for an interview. Notification of acceptance into the screening process will take place via email or telephone. Interviews will be conducted by an Assessment Board comprised of KMKNO and DFO staff members. Employer: All successful candidates will be employed with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Government of Canada). Locations: Regional Headquarters in Dartmouth, as well as Area Offices in Southwest Nova Scotia (Yarmouth) and Eastern Nova Scotia (Sydney). Telework arrangements and other locations in Nova Scotia may be considered, and can be discussed with successful candidates once screening has been completed. Work Terms: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), for a period of up to 90 working days from May to August, or early September, 2021. Wages will be based on an annual salary of $46,097. Eligibility: Applicants must be a person who is a member of a Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq community and starting, or returning to, university/college in September 2021. In addition, candidates who are selected for the internship will be required to go through a mandatory security screening process, including fingerprints. Please note: Applicants must meet the Candidate Credentials outlined in the attachment to be screened into the process. TO APPLY: Candidates must submit the following by midnight on Wednesday, February 24, 2021: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume 3) Two References (please be sure to include the name, phone number, and email address of each reference) Submit the above-noted information directly to: Jamie Heap 75 Treaty Trail Millbrook, NS, B6L 1W3 Email: [email protected] Phone: 902.843.3880 Fax: 902.843.3882 For additional information, please contact Crystal Dorey via at [email protected] or by telephone at 902.843.3880. DFO-KMKNO NS Mi’kmaq Internship Program CANDIDATE CREDENTIALS Students must meet the following criteria in order to be considered for a placement within the Internship Program: Are a Mi’kmaq person residing in Nova Scotia. Are currently attending a recognized post-secondary program or graduating high school, and are enrolling or are enrolled in a recognized university or college program for the 2021-2022 academic year. Have experience using computer software programs, including, but not limited to: virtual meeting software, email, internet, Microsoft suite of programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Powerpoint). Have strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors and the general public in a professional manner. Applicants must demonstrate that they are able to effectively share, understand, and respond to information and the viewpoints of others. Have the ability to produce clear and concise written material, such as emails, reports and other formal documentation. Are able to work effectively with a team, and have strong collaboration skills. Can demonstrate initiative and the ability to thrive in new and changing work environments and situations. Applicants must have a desire to learn and grow through identified strengths and through the learning goals that will be set. Are able to set priorities and work within assigned timelines/goals/deadlines. Are able to analyze materials, situations, and/or problems and arrive at logical outcomes, and have the ability to provide advice to colleagues and management when appropriate. Are keen to learn from hands-on experiences, and through feedback. Are willing to travel to one of the DFO-Maritimes office locationsDartmouth, Sydney, or Yarmouthor to other approved locations. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, current exceptions will likely apply, and will be discussed further with successful applicants. CANDIDATE INFORMATION FORM Name: _____________________ Cell: __________ Other Phone: ___________ Mailing Address: ________________________________________________ Postal Code: ______________ Email Address: ___________________________ Additional Contact Information: ________________________________________ Post-secondary Education Information for Fall, 2021 Highest level of education currently attained: ________________________________ (Grade 12, Degree(s), Diploma(s), Certificate(s), Other) Name and location of college/university you will attend in fall, 2021*: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Program: ____________________________________________________ (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Major & Minor: _________________________________________________ Date classes begin: _________ Year of Study: ______ Planned graduation year: _______ If acceptance is not yet confirmed, date that your application was submitted: ______________ *Please submit a copy of your university/college acceptance letter to the address below once received. Computer Skills Please identify the level of skill you have in using the following computer software. Please rate yourself as beginner, intermediate or advanced for each category: Word Processing: _____________________ Spreadsheet: __________________ (e.g., Microsoft Word or WordPerfect) (e.g., Microsoft Excel or Lotus) Presentation/Graphics: __________________ Email: ______________________ (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint, Photoshop, CorelDraw) (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Hotmail, Gmail) Planning Details In which locations in Nova Scotia are you able to work? Please place an X next to your preference If you are able to work in more than one location, please note your first (1), second (2), and third (3) preference Dartmouth _____ Sydney _____ Yarmouth _____ Other location preference(s) (please write in location) _____________________________ What is the earliest date in May/June, 2021 that you are available for work? ______________ What is the latest date in August/September, 2021 that you are available for work? _________ Occupational Interests What occupations or occupational fields are you interested in exploring as potential career choices? Please list in order of preference 1. ________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________ Participant Needs Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to accommodating the needs of persons with disabilities. We therefore encourage persons with disabilities to identify any needs that they have in order to participate in this selection process, and, if offered an internship, for the performance of duties as an intern. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has an Accommodation Policy and will accommodate up to the point of undue hardship for the duration of the selection process, and upon any offer of employment, for the performance of duties in the position. Do you have any health or physical limitations that may hinder your performance during any phase of the interview or assessment process? Yes _____ No _____ If yes, what specific needs do you have in order to participate fully in the interview and assessment process? ____________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Completed on ________________ by _______________________________ (Date) (Signature) Please complete this form and submit it along with your cover letter, resume and two references to: Jamie Heap 75 Treaty Trail Millbrook, NS, B6L 1W3 Email: [email protected] Phone: 902.843.3880 Fax: 902.843.3882 For additional information regarding the application process, please contact Crystal Dorey via email at [email protected] or by telephone at 902.843.3880.

Join us on Feb 24th at 12 NOON! For a Medical Admissions information Session! We will highlight supports for Indigenous and African Nova Scotian Students! EMAI...L [email protected] for the Teams Link to join! Dalhousie University Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick (DMNB) Dalhousie University Faculty of Health Dalhousie University Faculty of Graduate Studies Dalhousie Student Union Dalhousie Bissett Student Success Centre Indigenous Health Interest Group - Dalhousie Dalhousie's Indigenous Student Centre Global Health Office Dalhousie University Nursing Society

Happening today at 12:00pm! Decolonizing Nursing is a speaker series hosted by the UNBSU and UNB chapter of the CNSA. They are hosting an event today titled Our Health Care History: How a Racist Past Feeds our Present - sign up below! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/decolonizing-nursing-our-health

Mount Allison University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track interdisciplinary position in Mi’kmaw Culture. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence on July 1st, 2021. Review of applications begins March 15th, 2021.