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I hope you are all doing well. Please see the job posting below for RETRAC2: Seeking Coordinator for RETRAC2 Job Title: Research Officer/Coordinator (0.5 to 1.0 FTE), Research on Commercial Tobacco Reduction in Aboriginal Communities or RETRAC2 Duration: Six months, initially Location: University of Toronto, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Ontario Tobacco Research Unit and Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health The Research Officer/Coordinator will be responsible for developing partnerships and collaborations with Indigenous organizations and communities involved in the research project, coordinating project activities, supporting data collection in selected communities, site visits, interim report writing, and ensuring that RETRAC2 protocols and practices are culturally safe. Main responsibilities: - Engaging with communities interested in and involved with RETRAC2 - Be conduit of communication with communities - Offer guidance to communities on hiring community peer researchers, further developing commercial tobacco reduction strategies, getting community and governance buy-in, implementing commercial tobacco reduction interventions - Support community-based research and evaluation Qualifications: Understanding and experience with engaging Indigenous communities in health interventions and in community-based research; familiarity with Indigenous ways of knowing. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of relevant experience working with Indigenous communities and hold a master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Indigenous health research, health promotion, sociology, anthropology, social work. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and commensurate experience will also be considered. Applications, including a cover letter and CV should be submitted to Dr. Robert Schwartz, Executive Director, Ontario Tobacco Research Unit at robert.schwartz@utoronto.ca and Dr. Earl Nowgesic, Interim Director, Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health at earl.nowgesic@utoronto.ca Warm regards, Olivia -- Olivia Hauck Administrative Assistant Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto Health Sciences Building, 155 College St, Suite 509 Toronto, ON, M5T 3M7 Canada Tel +1 416 978 8502 Patrick Brownlee Executive Research Assistant Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network 113-154 Willowdale Drive, Dartmouth NS B2V 2W4 Tel: (902) 433-0900 ext 221 Fax: (902) 433-3041 Email: patrickb@caan.ca
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Okay, so some important news, all across Canada, agency’s that deal with HIV/AIDS have had their budgets cut or slashes by the liberals regardless of size, no one was given a heads up that this would be happening, and we did not get clear answers for a while. Here is a link to an NDP article that summarizes things rather well. http://www.ndp.ca/news/ndp-statement-liberal-cuts-hivaids-organizations I’ve also attached a couple of open letters that you should read as well. 
Hello, Here is an opportunity for Aboriginal People living with HIV & AIDS to get more involved with the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network. Check it out!! Trevor Stratton Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network
Apeetogosan (Métis) Development Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTOR POSITION Apeetogosan (Métis) Development Inc. (AMDI), an affiliate of the Métis Nation of Alberta Association, is a for profit Aboriginal Capital Corporation delivering a range of financial and business advisory services to Alberta resident Métis and Non-Status Indians through its office in Edmonton. AMDI is currently inviting applications for a Board of Director position. Principally, the Board of Directors provides quality direction to the total affairs of the business that will ensure the development and growth of the company in products, services, markets, and financial results. Accordingly, this is a volunteer position of considerable responsibility and substance, requiring a significant time commitment, however honoraria and travel expenses are provided. Qualifications for AMDI’s Board of Directors include: 1) Should be an Alberta resident Métis or Non-Status Indian; 2) Must have a successful business and / or an understanding of business principles; 3) Must have an understanding of the social and economic challenges confronted by Métis entrepreneurs. 4) Must possess exemplary character, integrity and background; 5) Should have demonstrated leadership in a relevant field or endeavor, and have a strong entrepreneurial orientation; and 6) Must be willing to sign an oath of confidentiality and undergo external checks as may be appropriate. Interested parties should submit their résumé, together with two references and a brief note clarifying their interest, to: PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL Chairman, Board of Directors c/o Apeetogosan (Métis) Development Inc. #302, 12308 – 111 Avenue Edmonton AB T5M 2N4 Or by Fax at (780) 454-5997 Closing Date: October 14, 2016
Hey folks, we have an update on the Section 35 Rights for Metis, I’ve included all our new information here for you to take a look at, this is honestly awesome and I recommended reading through it
Hello everyone, I am pleased to announce Shining Mountains is having its summer board meeting on Thursday June 30th, we will also be having a BBQ for our staff and volunteer appreciation from 12:00PM to 3:00 PM. The address is 27116A Highway 597.
Historical Support Worker: Job description
Rational: Historical SupportMore in this section
Case studies SupportS worker promote the personal, educational and social engagement of seniors aged between 55 + and 24 and accompanying family members. Support workers respond to the needs and interests of Seniors and work in a range of environments. Methods include supporting recreational activities, providing information and awareness of historic sites, Qualifications: Must be eligible for Summer Student Employment Program Knowledge of Metis Historical Sites and information preferred Knowledge of and experience interacting with Metis Seniors Able to speak clearly and provide informational background and history Able to keep and maintain appropriate data as required Expected job duties: Historical Support workers' role varies greatly, but expected activities involve: Presenting to Seniors and families regarding historical sites in and around Central Alberta in SLCS projects and resources; Assist in assessing the needs of Seniors, and planning and delivering programmes related to areas such as health, fitness, relationships and bullying; running historical-based activities, outdoor education activities;
Historical Support Worker to Coordinator Coordinator to Executive Director Salary/Wages: Historical Support Worker $13.00 per hr - $18.00 per hr, depending upon experience Hours of Work: Varied, minimum of 7 hours per week Duration of Work: May 15, 2016 – August 31, 2016 – Special Note: Qualified Métis applicants will be given priority Send applications to andreatw@live.ca attention hiring committee Hi everyone, just a heads up, we will be closed for Easter weekend, which starts this Friday March 25 (Good Friday)
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