AIM-HI NETWORK JUNE 22-28, 2020 1

AIM-HI Network

July 22-28, 2020

“ENHANCING CAPACITY IN HEALTH RESEARCH LED BY INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS”

Announcements

Congratulations to Shayla Scott! Recipient of the 2020 AIM-HI Undergraduate Summer Student Stipend! “My name is Shayla Scott, I have just graduated from Western University Medical Biophysics (BSc). I am of Inuit, Métis, and European descent from , Northwest Territories. I love getting involved with my community through volunteer work with various group organizations/clubs including the Boys and Girls Club and the Ronald McDonald House. My goal is to gain experience in health sciences to pursue a career in healthcare. Outside of academics, I enjoy jogging outdoors

with my Jack Russell, painting, and doing ballet barre.”

Upcoming Deadlines: • i4 Launchpad Virtual Conference – July 22

• Summer Student Opportunity – Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN) – July 24

• Youth Emergency Benefit Program – MNA – July 31

Upcoming Webinars: New! All are welcome to join the Connection Circle this • Relating Intersectionality and Indigenous-Engaged Friday, July 24, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Co-hosted by Research – July 24 the Indigenous Mentorship in Health Innovation • New ! CIHR 2020 Info Sessions for Trainees in (AIM-HI) Network and the Traditional Knowledge Keepers Health Research – September 8-10 in Residence program, funded by an ii' taa'poh'to'p • Intercultural Capacity Building grant. Join online HERE or dial: +1 587 328 1099 New! Funding Opportunity for MNA citizens Meeting ID: 917 8471 836 enrolled at a post-secondary institution: Rupertsland Institute’s Student Emergency Program (RSEP) New! Join us for the last AIM-HI Network Summer Seminar Series session from 1:30-2:30 pm (MST) on Tuesday, July 28, for a presentation from Dr. Paula Register HERE Pearce on “The Imposter Syndrome” Join online HERE or dial: +1 587 328 1099 Meeting ID: 945 9060 0399

New! Save the Date: University of Lethbridge’s Virtual Career Fair – September 28

New! AIM-HI Network Summer Seminar Calling AIM-HI Mentees Series Dr. Adam Murry – "When Balance is at Risk: The Role of Have you had an idea for an event or activity that Criticality in Support of Spiritual Health" could connect mentees, but need funding support or Catch up on the rest of the recorded sessions HERE resources to move forward with your idea? 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

https://www.ucalgary.ca/network/aim-hi AIM-HI NETWORK JUNE 22-28, 2020 2

Employment Opportunities • New! Research Assistant – Aging out Project – Open until filled New! Métis Nation of Saskatchewan • Research Assistant – DRUM & SASH – Open until filled is hosting Back to Batoche: A Métis • Community Research Assistant (Local part-time position to Virtual Gathering from July 23-26. work in Maskwacis) – Opportunity through Dr. Richard Oster, Some highlights you can check out: - Jigging • Assistant or Associate Professor in Indigenous Natural - Square Dancing Sciences – University of British Columbia – September 1 - Fiddling • Assistant Professor in Indigenous Health – McGill University - Artisan Market – Open until filled or October 2020 - Cultural Demos • Senior Advisor in Indigenous Engagement and Research – - Cooking Classes Canadian Institute for Climate Choices – Open until filled - Little Jiggers Fun • Assistant Professor in the College of Kinesiology – University - Learn Michif of Saskatchewan – Open until filled - Honour Batoche

Employment Opportunity: The University of Alberta and okimaw kihew mekwanak (OKM) are seeking a part-time (12 hours per week) research assistant for the Strengthening Relations project. This project aims to strengthen relationships between OKM, community organizations, and Indigenous Student Awards, Training Opportunities and 2SLGBTQ+ youth and their families. We will gather with cultural Fellowships teachings and arts-based activities to build relationships and plan - New! Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships together to build resiliency and well-being for Indigenous & Awards – Indspire – August 1 2SLGBTQ+ youth and their families. - New! 2020 Canada Post Awards for Indigenous Research Assistant duties: Students – Canada Post & Indspire – August 31 • Conduct a literature review on Indigenous concepts of - New! Postdoctoral Fellowship in Decolonizing Praxis – gender and sexuality, the impact of colonization, and University of Victoria – October 31 promoting resiliency - Aboriginal Youth Achievement Award – Calgary • Assist with Elder and Knowledge Keeper interviews Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee (CAUAC) – July 31 • Support gatherings and research activities - Chief David Crowchild Memorial Award – Calgary Qualifications: Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee (CAUAC) – July 31 • The ideal candidate will have experience engaging with - , Métis and Inuit Graduate Bursary – 2SLGBTQ+ and/or Indigenous communities and peoples Calgary Foundation – July 31 • Experience working with youth preferred - First Nations, Métis and Inuit Undergraduate Bursary – • UAlberta Graduate student preferred Calgary Foundation – July 31 • Engaged in ceremony preferred - The Dawn Walker Grant for Education in Health • Computer proficiency in Google Apps Policy – Canadian Foundation for Women’s Health • Strong communication, organizational, and time – September 21 management skills - Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) – Email Dr. Lana Whiskeyjack: [email protected] Government of Canada – September 30 - COVID-19 Pandemic Research Support Award – AIM-HI Network

Call for Submissions Additional funding opportunities offered on a • Call for Applicants: Volunteer Regional Coordinators for the continuous basis can Turtle Island Journal of Indigenous Health be found on our website HERE

• Calling all Indigenous Medical Students to complete the National Gathering of Indigenous Medical Students Survey

• #shemeets mentors – partnership with the U of C and the Grants Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Note: Reminder to check the UCalgary Funding Deadline Hub Calendar

- Partnership Engage Grants COVID-19 Special Initiative – Social Sciences and Humanities A message from Elaine Atay: “Are you a mentee? Do you Research Council – September 15 have stories of your mentoring experiences? We are looking for mentees that are interested in participating in a 1-2 hour focus group or interview this summer. The focus of this study is centered around mentoring experiences based on various Indigenous mentorship concepts and the outcomes these experiences have had on your development. Sessions will be Email [email protected] if you have any news, coordinated depending on your availability and you will be opportunities or resources you would like shared compensated $20.00 for your time. with the AIM-HI Network If you are interested in this opportunity, fill out you information here and we will be in touch with you!”

https://www.ucalgary.ca/network/aim-hi