AIM-HI NETWORK JUNE 15-21, 2020 1

AIM-HI Network

July 15-21, 2020

“ENHANCING CAPACITY IN HEALTH RESEARCH LED BY INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS”

Announcements

Congratulations to Shailley Peacock! Recipient of the 2020 AIM-HI Undergraduate Summer Student Stipend! “Nitisîyihkâhson Shailley Peacock ahpo Amopiyesîs Iskwew, nîya nîstanaw nîstosap nititahtopiponân ekwa Maskêkosihk ohci nîya. Nehiyaw Iskwew. Ekiskinohamâkosiyân itasi kihcikiskinohamâtow’kamikohk University of . My name is Shailley Peacock or Hummingbird Woman, I am 23 years old and I am from Enoch Nation. I am a Cree woman. I study at the . I am currently in my third year of my Bachelor of Arts Native Studies degree alongside the Aboriginal Governance and

Partnership and Community Linguist Certificate. My greatest source of inspiration comes from my brother Alex, he has autism and is non-verbal. I have witnessed my brother be treated differently because of his condition and ethnicity; I one day hope to change this. I am continuously taking steps towards creating a better world for Alex and others like him through my education and opportunities such as this. Aiy hiy ninanâskomon (Thank you, I am grateful).”

Upcoming Deadlines: • Graduate Administrative Assistant – Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies – July 15 • IMNP Online Gathering (see poster below) – July 15 • Call for Papers: Indigenous Communities and COVID-19: Impact and Implications – Journal of Indigenous Social New! All are welcome to join the Connection Circle this Friday, Development – July 15 July 17, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Co-hosted by the Alberta • Helen Bassett Commemorative Student Award – July 17 Indigenous Mentorship in Health Innovation (AIM-HI) Network

• i4 Launchpad Virtual Conference – July 22 and the Traditional Knowledge Keepers in Residence program, funded by an ii' taa'poh'to'p Intercultural Capacity Building grant. Join online HERE or dial: +1 587 328 1099 Meeting ID: 923 2350 4792

Join the AIM-HI Network’s Summer Seminar New! Join us for the next AIM-HI Network Summer Seminar Series fromSeries 11:00 am session-12:00 pm with(MST) onShelley Tuesday, Wiar July 21t, for a presentation from11 am-12Shelley pm Wiart (MS onT) on"The July Methodology 21, 2020 of Indigenous Digital Storytelling: A Spiritual Signature in Data Collection”. BeBe sur suree to checkto check out theout five at digitalleast onestories of tha thet Shelly digital co-cr storieseated thrHEREough that the Shelley Wcoomen-created Warriors through program: the www Women.womenwarriors.club Warriors program. Email aimhi@ucalgaryJoin online.ca for HERE more oinformar dial:tion +1 and587 to 328 receive 1099 the Zoom link Meeting ID: 936 9486 4956

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Calling AIM-HI Mentees New! AIM-HI Network Summer Seminar Series Dr. Lindsay Crowshoe – “Coming to Know: Defining opportunities for Have you had an idea for an event or activity that critical empowerment and reconciliation through Indigenous Science” could connect mentees, but need funding support or resources to move forward with your idea? Catch up on the rest of the recorded sessions HERE The AIM-HI Network can provide support for student-led activities, to a maximum of $500 per activity or event. Learn more and apply HERE Upcoming Webinar: Relating Intersectionality and Indigenous- Engaged Research – July 24 A message from Elaine Atay: “Are you a mentee? Do you have stories of your mentoring experiences? We are Employment Opportunities looking for mentees that are interested in participating in • Research Assistant – DRUM & SASH – Open until filled a 1-2 hour focus group or interview this summer. The • Community Research Assistant (Local part-time position to focus of this study is centered around mentoring work in Maskwacis) – Opportunity through Dr. Richard Oster, experiences based on various Indigenous mentorship UniversityEmail of Alberta concepts and the outcomes these experiences have had • Assistant or Associate Professor in Indigenous Natural on your development. Sessions will be coordinated Sciences – University of British Columbia – September 1 depending on your availability and you will be • Assistant Professor in Indigenous Health – McGill University compensated $20.00 for your time. – Open until filled or October 2020 If you are interested in this opportunity, fill out you • Senior Advisor in Indigenous Engagement and Research – information here and we will be in touch with you!” Canadian Institute for Climate Choices – Open until filled • Assistant Professor in the College of Kinesiology – University of Saskatchewan – Open until filled Watch the AHS 2020 National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations: Employment Opportunity: The University of Alberta and • Métis Nation of Alberta: History and Health okimaw kihew mekwanak (OKM) are seeking a part-time (12 • Strength in Métis Roots & Traditions hours per week) research assistant for the Strengthening • Métis Settlements 101 Relations project. This project aims to strengthen relationships between OKM, community organizations, and Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ youth and their families. We will gather with cultural Student Awards, Training Opportunities and teachings and arts-based activities to build relationships and plan Fellowships together to build resiliency and well-being for Indigenous - Aboriginal Youth Achievement Award – Calgary Aboriginal 2SLGBTQ+ youth and their families. Urban Affairs Committee (CAUAC) – July 31 Research Assistant duties: - Chief David Crowchild Memorial Award – Calgary • Conduct a literature review on Indigenous concepts of Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee (CAUAC) – July 31 gender and sexuality, the impact of colonization, and - , Métis and Inuit Graduate Bursary – Calgary promoting resiliency Foundation • Assist with Elder and Knowledge Keeper interviews – July 31 • Support gatherings and research activities - First Nations, Métis and Inuit Undergraduate Bursary – Qualifications: Calgary Foundation – July 31 • The ideal candidate will have experience engaging with - The Dawn Walker Grant for Education in Health Policy 2SLGBTQ+ and/or Indigenous communities and peoples – Canadian Foundation for Women’s Health – • Experience working with youth preferred September 21 • UAlberta Graduate student preferred - Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) – Government • Engaged in ceremony preferred of Canada – September 30 • Computer proficiency in Google Apps - COVID-19 Pandemic Research Support Award – AIM-HI • Strong communication, organizational, and time Network management skills Email Dr. Lana Whiskeyjack: [email protected] Additional funding opportunities offered on a continuous basis can be found on our website HERE Call for Submissions • Call for Applicants: Volunteer Regional Coordinators for the Turtle Island Journal of Indigenous Health Grants • Calling all Indigenous Medical Students to complete the Note: Reminder to check the UCalgary Funding Deadline National Gathering of Indigenous Medical Students Survey Calendar • #shemeets mentors – partnership with the U of C and the - Partnership Engage Grants COVID-19 Special Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Initiative – Social Sciences and Humanities Hub Research Council – September 15

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