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Lars Hallstrom
The Beaver First Nation is a northern Albertan Treaty 8 Nation, made up of members of the Danezaa people, also known as the Beavers. Beaver First Nation is the only two Danezaa bands in Alberta (the other being the Horse Lake First Nation). The band controls two reserves, Boyer 164 and Child Lake 164A, both near Fort Vermillion in beautiful northern Peace Country. Beaver has a small registered population of approximately 900 community members, many of whom live away from the community.
Project: Lands and Consultation Internship (Undergraduate) Beaver First Nation has a large consultative territory in Northern Alberta. The Nation is often involved in negotiations with companies involved in Forestry and Oil and Gas projects in the region. Beaver First Nation requires an individual to support their consultative processes, and to assist in researching and mapping historical and cultural use of lands both on the reserve and within the consultative territory of the Nation. The ideal Candidate will have a background in environmental science/monitoring or a similar specialty. Experience working with GPS and mapping software would be a great benefit. Candidates with an interest in forestry may be able to do some additional fieldwork. Interns will be expected to complete research as required by the Lands and Consultation team as well as assist in any mapping, or community engagement projects that may arise over the course of the summer. The intern will attend meetings between chief and council and industry and support consultation with the wider Beaver First Nation community. To apply please follow the instructions at the link below Engage North Lands and Consultation 2017 Internship
Project: Youth and Recreation Internship (Undergraduate) Beaver First Nation has a large population of youth who mostly attend Rocky Lane School. Amongst the community’s youth there are many aspiring leaders in a wide range of fields including academic, artistic and sporting. However due to the isolated nature of Beaver First Nation, it is often difficult for these young people to reach the resources they need to succeed in these pursuits. Beaver First Nation requires an individual to support youth programming and community recreation events throughout the summer. The Youth and Recreation intern will work with the Beaver First Nation community to: Develop after school programming before the summer break. Provide summer programming during the summer break. Accompany Beaver First Nation youth to camps and Pow Wow’s over the summer. Help fundraise to support youth to attend events outside of the community. Organize wider community events allowing the sharing of knowledge and skills between generations.The ideal candidate would have a background in education or community engagement. Experience teaching sporting, cultural or artistic skills would be a great asset.We are looking for a fellow who is organized, reliable, and able to deal with uncertainty.
To apply please follow the instructions at the link below:
Engage North Youth Recreation 2017 Internship
Dene Tha' First Nation
Dene Tha’ is an Albertan Treaty 8 First Nation with populations centered in three communities: Bushe River, Meandre River, and Chateh. Located are north in the beauftiful Alberta North Peace region, it is a member of the North Peace Tribal Council. Community members speak English and Dene, the latter of which includes the South Slavey language. Dene Tha’ First Nation facilities include First Nation office and public works buildings in Chateh, public works buildings and Four Chiefs Complex in Bushe River, and First Nation office and public works buildings in Meander River. Dene Tha’ First Nation economic activities include a gas station, various stores (hardware, crafts, fur purchasing), a post office, a bottle depot, Dene Tha’ Construction, natural gas distribution, and more.
Project: Projects to be posted soon (Undergraduate Internship)
Project: Project to be posted soon (Undergraduate Fellowship)
Lars K. Hallstrom, PhD Director, Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities Professor, Political Studies (Augustana Faculty) and REES (ALES) University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada Email: [email protected] Tel: (780) 6791672 Website: http://www.augustana.ualberta.ca/research/centres/acsrc/