Crabs are decapod (‘ten-footed’) crustaceans. They have thick external skeletons and a single pair of claws (known as chelae) which give them their characteristic appearance. Crabs are decomposers! They consume decaying biological (either plant or animal) matter. Crabs also eat some live animals, such as clams, other crustaceans and small fish. Crabs are also an important food source for animals higher in the food chain like fish, birds and sea mammals. Most species of crabs are not endangered, but they are negatively impacted by ocean pollution. Pollution often sinks to the bottom of the ocean where crabs usually live.
Mission Statement: The BC NEIHR facilitates and supports capacity for and engagement in Indigenous-led health research that is woven from the values, knowledge systems, protocols, priorities and leadership of Indigenous communities, collectives and organizations (ICCOs), academic researchers and students in BC. Our collective goal is to ground BC NEIHR structures, relationships and processes in the values and principles of self-determination, Indigenous knowledge, wholistic population health and wellness, as well as intersectionality, equity, and transparency. We also aspire to promote and support Indigenous and/or decolonizing (ID) methodologies, ethics and OCAP® in Indigenous research. In BC NEIHR activities, we acknowledge and will uphold the cultural safety and cultural humility that is modeled by the work of the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and the work yet to come from other ICCOs.
The BC NEIHR is guided by three Indigenous-governed, community-led organizations that are leading health and wellness research across BC. The three salmon in our logo represent these key partners:
If you would like to join the British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research, fill out the BC NEIHR Registration Survey.
Being part of the BC NEIHR will connect you to research and student funding, trainings, events, employment and other unique opportunities in British Columbia and across Canada!
Already a BC NEIHR Member? Do not forget to update your Registration each year to ensure we have accurate records.
BC NEIHR UPDATES
Important Announcement: All BC NEIHR Funding is temporarily closed. The BC NEIHR is currently in the process of updating its funding programs and funding call cycle dates. This information will be made available in Fall 2024.
The BC NEIHR is excited to share our Podcast, Research DE-Colonized: Ethical, Indigenous-Led Health and Wellness Research in Canada!
Join BC NEIHR Indigenous Health Research Facilitators (IHRFs), as they connect with inspiring Indigenous health and wellness scholars, healthcare professionals, and communities sharing their stories of how they’re decolonizing health and wellness research, changing healthcare and academe along the way. Topics of conversation will cover pathways into health and wellness research, techniques and research design, funding research, past and present health and wellness projects, and ethical research protocols when involving Indigenous communities, collectives and organizations.
Research DE-Colonized is back for Season 2! To start the season, IHRF Laura sits down with Métis scholar Dr. Gabrielle Legault to engage in conversations around what “community-led” or “X-led” research means in real-time applications. Gabrielle discusses her fascinating youth-led work, strategies for effective youth recruitment and more importantly, engagement, reciprocal and respectful relationships, and gives us a snapshot of the amazing work the Urban Indigenous Wellbeing Collective is doing throughout the southern interior. For more on the Urban Indigenous Wellbeing Collective, check out their website at: https://www.urbanindigenouswellbeing.com/.
Find our episodes at https://researchdecolonized.buzzsprout.com, or listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and/or Player FM.
Research Funding
Arctic and Northern Challenge program - Aims to address pressing issues impacting the quality of life of Northern peoples. The program is committed to prioritizing Northern-led research projects that have a strong focus on Northern capacity building. By providing both research funding and scientific expertise, the program will support strong and sustainable Northern communities through applied technology and innovation.
NRC Arctic and Northern Challenge program round 2 development grants call for proposals. This second round of grants will provide resources for Northern applicants to conduct community-level consultations to ensure local support for a project idea and to prepare for a research and development proposal in one of the program’s 4 research themes, housing, water, food and health, for Arctic and Northern peoples and communities. Development grants will provide up to $50,000 over 12 months.
Eligible recipients must be at least one of the following:
- Territorial and Indigenous governments in Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Inuit Nunangat
- Indigenous and Northern communities in Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Inuit Nunangat
- Indigenous and Northern organizations (for profit or not-for-profit) in Yukon, Northwest Territories and Inuit Nunangat
- Academic organizations headquartered in Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Inuit Nunangat
To request the application form or for more information about this call, please send an email to NRC.Arctic&Northern-Arctique&Nord.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca. The deadline to submit your grant application is 11:59 pm (ET) on October 4, 2024.
- CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH): Implementation Science Chairs in Human Development, Child and Youth Health (2024). The purpose of this funding opportunity is to fund early-career and/or mid-career researchers using a Chair model to advance Implementation Science within IHDCYH's mandate, with the ultimate goal of promoting health and health equity. The Chair model supports a multi-pronged approach to Implementation Science capacity development as it supports the applicant, their program of research, and the team they build. Within the overarching research area of Implementation Science in human development, child and youth health, funds to support one grant will be reserved for applications that align with the following priority research area: Indigenous Health Implementation Science Chair in Human Development, Child and Youth Health. View the ResearchNet posting for more information and how to apply. Application Deadline: October 15, 2024.
CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH) - Healthy Youth Team Grants. These Team Grants will build on priority themes identified through the Healthy Youth Initiative and focus on youth-engaged research. Each grant is up to $1,500,000 ($300,000 per year for up to 5 years). Funds are allocated to ensure that at least 1 application is funded to support distinctions-based research with First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis youth. Learn more and how to apply on ResearchNet. Registration Deadline: December 10, 2024.
Health Research BC competitions coming this fall: Improving health through research and innovation. Click here to read the full announcement.
- Health Professional-Investigator (HP-I) – Opens October 2024. The HP-I Program supports health professionals actively involved in patient care to build health research programs.
- Scholar – Opens October 2024. The Scholar Program supports early career health researchers by helping them form their own research teams, train the next generation of scientists, and develop world-leading research programs.
- Research Trainee – Opens November 2024. The Research Trainee Program supports the best and brightest health researchers in training to enable career development and support world-class health research in BC.
Health Research BC funding programs: what’s new and what’s next. Click here to read the full announcement.
Indigenous health review for Scholar and Health Professional-Investigator Programs. Guided by advice from Indigenous partners, award holders, peer reviewers and advisors, we are introducing a distinct peer review panel for Indigenous health applications to the 2025 Scholar and Health Professional-Investigator competitions. Applicants may choose a review by a panel with expertise in Indigenous health research who will evaluate applications with consideration of Indigenous methodologies; relevance to First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis priorities; and the Tri-Council Policy Statement Chapter 9: Research Involving the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. Further details will be provided later this fall.
This is one step towards increasing the cultural safety of our funding processes and growing our capacity for review of Indigenous health research applications. Acknowledging we are on a learning journey, this work is part of our ongoing commitment to advancing Indigenous reconciliation.
Student Funding
Build your own bright future with just one application! Hundreds of bursaries, scholarships, and awards. Since 2004, Indspire has provided over $153 million in financial support to more than 49,000 First Nations, Inuit and Métis students.
Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards for Post-Secondary Education and Skilled Trades. There is one application for all of Indspire’s bursaries, scholarships, and awards (*with a few exceptions). You only need to complete the application once to be considered for all applicable bursaries, scholarships, and awards. Deadlines: August 1, November 1, and February 1 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. *For more information and to apply, click here.
Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP). Provides eligible First Nations students with funding to access education opportunities at the post-secondary level, including university and college entrance preparation programs. For more information and how to apply, click here. Application Deadlines:
- November 1, 2024 – for the Winter Semester (January-April 2025)
First Citizens Fund Student Bursary Program. Provides financial awards to Indigenous students enrolled in post-secondary education. Bursaries between $700-$1,200 are awarded to students who meet all eligibility requirements and who demonstrate significant financial need. Students apply for the bursary after they successfully complete a semester of post-secondary school. For more information and how to apply, click here. This bursary is awarded after the successful completion of the semester. Please submit your application within a few weeks of the end of the semester for which you are applying. Application Deadlines:
- September 15, 2024 – for students applying for the Summer 2024 semester (May-August 2024)
- January 15, 2025 – for students applying for the Fall 2024 semester (September-December 2024)
- May 15, 2025 – for students applying for Winter 2025 semester (January -April 2025)
A wide range of scholarships are available for people pursuing studies in various facets of government and public policy:
- BC First Nations Public Service Scholarship
- Distinguished Members Legacy Fund Scholarship
- Grant Anderson Commemorative Scholarship
- Ken Dobell Public Service Education Fund
Review the 2024 Scholarship Brochure for information and scholarship criteria. Visit LGMA | Scholarships to access all application forms. Submit your applications no later than 4:30 pm PDT on October 4, 2024.
The Michael Smith Health Research BC-Mitacs health system focused funding opportunity supports graduate students and postdoctoral fellows across British Columbia to gain experience working with BC’s health system. Through our partnership with Mitacs, Health Research BC is reducing the financial barrier for participating health organizations and municipalities to host health system focused placements through the Mitacs Accelerate (for master’s and PhD students) and Elevate (postdoctoral fellows) programs.
The funding opportunity provides multiple benefits to trainees, academic supervisors and health organizations/municipalities:
- Trainees apply research skills in a non-academic environment and gain work experience with BC’s health system, build their CV with peer-reviewed research, broaden their professional network and earn a stipend.
- Academic supervisors build flexible research partnerships with health organizations and local municipalities and secure funding for trainees.
- Health organizations and municipalities grow their capacity for research by embedding the generation and use of evidence at a reduced cost by tapping into the expertise of highly skilled research talent to drive innovative solutions that tackle priority health and health system challenges.
The partnership fosters connections between BC’s academic sector and health system to provide high-quality opportunities for early career health researchers. We are building research talent that bridges the gap between academic and health system skillsets.
For full funding opportunity details, including eligibility, award terms and application process, refer to Mitacs health system focused funding details.
- Letter of intent (LOI) submission period (submitted to Health Research BC; LOIs accepted on a rolling basis): August 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.
- Full application deadline (submitted to Mitacs): July 31, 2025.
The BC First Nations Forestry Council - Indigenous Forestry Scholarship Program (IFSP) is designed to provide support for First Nations, Inuit or Métis students interested in attending full-time studies in the following applicable areas: Forestry Technician; Natural Resources; Environmental Technology; Business Management; Business Administration; Geographic Information Systems; and Forestry Trades. No Deadline.
The UK Government runs a graduate-level scholarship programme called Chevening. It's a generous and flexible scholarship designed to support future leaders, in any field, to reach their potential through study in the UK and then return home empowered. We're proud that we'll support our first Indigenous scholar to travel from Canada to the UK this year, and that next year we'll have a scholarship place specifically designed for Indigenous students from Canada thanks to a partnership with philanthropist David Briggs. For more guidance, including how to apply, visit: https://www.chevening.org/resource-hub/guidance/.
Timeline: The process of selecting Chevening Scholars takes a minimum of eight months from the application deadline to when applicants are conditionally selected for an award. Here is an overview of the application and selection process. Deadline to apply: November 5, 2024.
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) provides funding and assistance for training and skills development to non-Status Indians (First Nations), Métis, and Southern Inuit, living off reserve in Canada.
- To apply for skills and employment training funding, complete the Client Application. For more information, click here. If you have any questions, contact the ISET National Training Coordinator, Fineen Davis, at: applications@abo-peoples.org
Indigenous Communities, Collectives and Organizations (ICCO) Funding
Indigenous Climate Health Action Program (ICHAP) - supports First Nations leadership in reducing climate change impacts on health. ICHAP is now accepting expressions of interest (EOIs) for projects starting spring 2025 and onward. Contact climate.health@fnha.ca for copies of the EOI template. If you don't hear back within three business days, please follow up to confirm your email was received.
Reviewed on a rolling basis until the funding has been allocated. Successful EOIs will be invited to develop full proposals. Given limited funding available, EOIs will be reviewed with preference given to communities that have not received ICHAP funding in the previous year.
Environmental Contaminants Program (ECP) - a funding opportunity that supports BC First Nation community-based research projects that explore the link between human health and environmental contaminants.
The ECP is now accepting expressions of interest (EOIs) for projects starting spring 2025 and onward. All BC First Nation communities are eligible to apply. Successful recipients are able to receive funding from the program once per fiscal year (April 1 to March 31).
Mental Health & Wellness Fund - supports Nations and aggregations of First Nations to come together to plan, design and deliver a full continuum of culture and strength-based mental health and wellness services, including prevention and early intervention.
We fund activities that align with at least one of our three focus areas:
- Communities - Prioritizes work that rebalances power and centres communities in addressing their own needs. We aim to partner with and strengthen organizations and networks that reflect the communities they serve, and that represent their interests as they seek to address historical and ongoing barriers to social and economic justice.
- Reconciliation - Funds projects that advance a reconciliation economy where wealth and resources are equitably shared and sustainably stewarded for this generation and those yet to come, in relationship with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
- Climate - We recognize that the impacts of the climate crisis are not experienced equally across society, meaning some communities are more severely impacted. For example, melting permafrost, changing ice patterns and shifting migration of animals are especially damaging to Indigenous ways of life, and it is often Indigenous communities’ lands and waters that are most polluted by fossil fuel projects. It is inadequately housed Canadians and those most at risk, such as the elderly, who experience the highest mortality rates during heat waves. Critical to tackling the climate crisis is to support communities most impacted in designing and implementing solutions.
Disaster Resilience and Innovation Funding (DRIF) program - provides funding to First Nations and local governments in BC to enhance their capacity to withstand and adapt to natural and climate-driven hazards.
To apply, First Nations and local governments who have the authority and ownership to develop, implement, maintain, and operate the proposed project can submit an expression of interest (EOI). Deadline: September 15, 2024. For more information click here.
Community Gaming Grants - provide $140 million annually to not-for-profit organizations throughout BC, to support their delivery of ongoing programs and services that meet the needs of their communities. For more information about these grants, including eligibility criteria, grant amounts, how and when to apply and more, click here.
- Human and Social Services: apply between August 1 and November 30
The TELUS Indigenous Communities Fund (ICF) offers $5,000 - $25,000 grants for Indigenous-led social, health and community programs. Together, we can make the future friendly by supporting Indigenous leaders and community groups who know their communities best.
Applications are reviewed two times per year. The application portal will remain open until either the first 200 applicants are received or the deadline is reached, whichever comes first. We encourage all applicants to apply early. Please allow 12 weeks following the application deadline to receive a response regarding your application status. Applications are due by midnight (your local time) on the following dates: September 9 to October 11, 2024, or until the first 200 applicants are received.
First Peoples' Cultural Council (FPPC) Grant funding supports communities to revitalize their Indigenous languages, arts and cultural heritage in BC. To view all available grants, click here.
The Canada Council for the Arts champions and invests in artistic excellence through grants, services, prizes and payments to professional Canadian artists, groups and arts organizations. For a list of all available grants, click here.
Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. This program supports Indigenous individuals, groups, Indigenous-led arts organizations and arts/cultural sector development organizations that foster a vital and resilient Indigenous arts ecosystem. Program Components:
- Travel - Grants support travel costs to attend significant events within Canada or abroad that advance your professional development, enable you or the artists you represent to access new markets or build national and international presence. Deadline: Any time before your departure date.
- Small-Scale Activities - Funds activities that will advance your artistic career or practice. Deadline: Any time before the start date of your project or activity.
- Short-Term Projects - Grants provide support for any combination of eligible Creating, Knowing and Sharing activities for projects lasting up to 12 months. Deadline: Nov 20, 2024.
Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Language. The Commission is mandated to support innovative projects and the use of new technologies in Indigenous language education and revitalization, in cooperation with Indigenous governments and other Indigenous governing bodies, Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada and provincial and territorial governments.
The Commission is also mandated to undertake research or studies related to the provision of funding to support Indigenous languages and the use of Indigenous languages in Canada. The Commission is currently undertaking research to measure and understand the health and vitality of, and the funding allocated to support, Indigenous languages. Currently accepting proposals for Innovation projects, click here for more information.
- Interim Applications for time-limited funding under Sections 8 and 9 of the Indigenous Languages Act 2023-2025. The call for Interim Applications for time-limited funding under Sections 8 and 9 of the Act, developed in partnership with the Assembly of First Nations, is intended to support First Nations efforts in addressing the priorities they have identified to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen First Nations languages and First Nations governed initiatives in collaboration with federal departments and agencies, and other First Nations, provincial or territorial governments as desired and appropriate. To be eligible for funding, you must be a First Nation organization within Canada. “First Nation organization”, refers to an organization owned and controlled by First Nation persons, including a First Nation-owned corporation or a First Nation-controlled non-profit organization, that directly delivers language revitalization services or that otherwise supports the delivery of language revitalization services. First Nation applicants applying to the Department of Canadian Heritage are required to read the Interim Application Guidelines in its entirety for time-limited funding under Sections 8 and 9 of the Act and contact the Department of Canadian Heritage to request an application package and submit the required documentation. For how to apply and contact information, click here. Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 fiscal years.
- Legacy Fund – Building Communities through Arts and Heritage. Provides funding for community-initiated capital projects, intended for community use. Recipients may receive up to 50 per cent of eligible project expenses up to a maximum of $500,000. For more information and how to apply, click here. Application deadline: Projects must be submitted before the anniversary date of the event or personality to be commemorated.
The Climate Disaster Response Fund is a one-time grant opportunity that will provide limited resources to heritage focused organizations with heritage resources damaged by recent climate and natural disasters in British Columbia.
All applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis. The total allocation of funds is $75,000 with a maximum award of $8,000. Heritage BC reserves the right to manage each request internally. All projects must indicate the immediacy and urgency of the issues, an approximate timeline for scope of work, and a feasible project within the framework of this grant. To learn more and apply, click here.
For more funding opportunities, visit the BC NEIHR website at https://onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/bcneihr/external-funding-opportunities/
Employment Opportunities
The Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream appointment in the Sociology of Health and Mental Health. This is a rank open search. There are two job ads – one for associate professor and one for assistant professor, however, there will only be one hire.
- Assistant Professor - Sociology of Health/Mental Health - The Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream appointment in the Sociology of Health and Mental Health. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.
- Associate Professor - Sociology of Health/Mental Health - The Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream appointment in the Sociology of Health and Mental Health. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.
- All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by September 30, 2024.
The BC Centre for Disease Control, a dynamic Provincial Health Services Authority program, seeks passionate individuals to join us in providing provincial and national leadership in disease surveillance, detection, treatment, prevention, and consultation. At our core, we aim to cultivate vibrant communities where everyone can achieve optimal health and well-being—right where they live, work, learn, and play.
Project Manager I, Indigenous Health - The Project Manager I leads and co-ordinates all aspects of the current projects undertaken by the Indigenous Health department, while reporting to the Executive Director, Indigenous Health. The Project Manager I ensures that the deliverables are completed on time and on budget, as identified in the project plan and they identify and track metrics as it relates to the project deliverables. The Project Manager I provides consultation, guidance and support to designated project staff, contractors and stakeholders. To read the full posting, click here. Location: 655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver. No deadline.
Project Coordinator, Indigenous Health - The Project Coordinator works in collaboration with the Project Manager I, Indigenous Health, to identify and prioritize project goals and is responsible for the coordination of projects under BCCDC mandate. The Project Coordinator is actively involved in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of projects, and maintains primary project coordination responsibility. Supports team efforts with internal and external partners on ongoing programs and initiatives to meet the designated project objectives and deliverables. Coordinates one or multiple projects, varying size and scope in a complex and changing multidisciplinary environment. To read the full posting, click here. Location: 655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver. No deadline.
Administrative Assistant, Executive Director, Indigenous Health - The Administrative Assistant provides complex confidential administrative and secretarial support to the Executive Director, Indigenous Health, and assists with the activities of the Indigenous Health program, including workload support and organization-wide activities, relevant human resource actions and subsequent projects and taking direction from other designated personnel as appropriate. To read the full posting, click here. Location: 655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver. No deadline.
Situated in twelve communities on the traditional territories of Yukon First Nations, Yukon University is guided by the indomitable spirit of the Yukon wilderness and millennia of resilience and resourcefulness. Eleven of the fourteen First Nations in Yukon are self- governing, and all Yukon First Nations are shaping Yukon’s social, economic, and political landscape. Since its origins six decades ago, YukonU has been providing educational experiences rooted in visionary opportunities and unique challenges borne of the North.
- Senior Scholar, Northern Social Work - Are you looking to make a difference in the field of Social Work and Social Work Education in the North? Are you passionate about reconciliation through education, community- engaged curriculum development, transformative education, and leading ethical northern research? Yukon University is seeking a faculty member who is deeply committed to teaching, research, and scholarship. YukonU values equity, diversity, and inclusion—we invite all qualified persons to apply but will prioritize those who self-identify as Yukon First Nations, other First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or other Indigenous ancestry. If you’re interested in this opportunity, contact Mark Gillis, Partner at mgillis@kbrs.ca or Natalie Lagace, Recruitment Specialist at nlagace@kbrs.ca, or submit your application online at: http://www.kbrs.ca/Career/18248.
- Research Chair, Northern Social Work - This Research Chair is being established to deepen research capacity in northern social work at YukonU. The Research Chair will help YukonU achieve its academic plan goals by growing the university’s capacity to contribute to high-impact teaching and research, and by strengthening the university’s impact on northern challenges. This is an exciting time for social work at the university, as YukonU transitions its partnered Bachelor of Social Work degree to a made-in-Yukon degree. The Research Chair will play an important role in the development of YukonU’s new social work degree, particularly in ensuring curriculum is informed by and aligned with emerging, relevant research and, through the introduction of new research activities. The Research Chair will contribute to mapping and implementing a degree experience for students that prepares them to practice social work in the North. If you’re interested in this opportunity, contact Mark Gillis, Partner at mgillis@kbrs.ca or Natalie Lagace, Recruitment Specialist at nlagace@kbrs.ca, or submit your application online at: http://www.kbrs.ca/Career/18247.
VCH is a world-class medical, research and teaching innovator, delivering care to more than one million B.C. residents living in Vancouver, the North Shore, Richmond, the Sea-to-Sky corridor, Sunshine Coast and the Central Coast. Vancouver Coastal Health is committed to delivering exceptional care to 1.25 million people, including the First Nations, Métis and Inuit, within the traditional territories of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai’xais, Lil’wat, Musqueam, N’Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, shíshálh, Skatin, Squamish, Tla’amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv, and Xa’xtsa.
- Vice President, Indigenous Health - VCH is seeking a collaborative, innovative, and engaged Indigenous leader to assume the role of Vice President, Indigenous Health (VP, IH). This person plays a crucial role in driving systemic change within the health system to improve the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples. Their leadership is instrumental in advancing health equity, promoting cultural safety, and fostering meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities. For the full job posting, click here. VCH invites applications from all candidates. However, as VCH is committed to a new relationship with Indigenous communities and closing the gap in health and social disparities for Indigenous persons in British Columbia, strong preference is given to qualified First Nations, Métis, or Inuit applicants.
- Explore all Vancouver Coastal Health opportunities here.
UBC is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world.
- Explore all UBC careers and job postings here.
At the University of Victoria, we combine outstanding scholarship with inspired teaching and community engagement. We’re committed to recruiting, developing and retaining people who help us build a better future.
- Administrative Assistant, Faculty of Law - As members of the Student Services team, the Administrative Assistant, Academic Services, supports the Faculty of Law’s academic operations and its commitment to student success and service excellence. The Assistant provides front line support to students, faculty, staff, and the public. To read the full posting and how to apply, click here. Deadline: September 16, 2024, 4 pm PDT.
- Assistant Professors - The Faculty of Science invites Indigenous applicants for three faculty positions in any field of Science. The three available positions are at the tenure-track assistant professor level and are cross-posted across six departments: Biochemistry & Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Ocean Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, and Physics & Astronomy. In accordance with the University’s Equity Plan and pursuant to section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, the selection will be limited to Indigenous peoples. Applications will be accepted until all three positions are filled.
- Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies (Indigenous) - School of Environmental Studies. We are seeking to expand our complement of Indigenous scholars in the School, and to strengthen our teaching and research in the areas of Indigenous-led ethnoecology, political ecology, or ecological restoration, broadly conceived. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to our core teaching in one of these areas, and lead a research program that critically engages with contemporary environmental challenges. We encourage applications from candidates with commitments to community-based research and research with Indigenous communities. In accordance with the University's equity plan and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, the selection will be limited to members of the following designated group: Indigenous persons. Candidates must self-identify in the cover letter of their application to be considered for this position. For more information and how to apply, click here. Application Deadline: September 15, 2024.
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The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the LGBTQ2+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities.
- Explore all UNBC career opportunities here.
Simon Fraser University is a Canadian university recognized around the world for academic excellence, innovation, and sustainability. We employ more than 7,000 faculty and staff that support the institution, facilities, programs and teams to equip the university’s 37,000 students with the knowledge, skills and experiences that prepare them for life in an ever-changing and challenging world. Guided by our shared vision—to be a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future—we are committed to meeting the changing needs of both the world around us and the people and communities we serve.
- Explore all SFU opportunities here.
Interior Health is consistently identified as one of the top 100 employers in British Columbia. Caring is at the heart of who we are. We strive to live out our vision: Health and well-being for all, as we deliver health services to the over 800,000 people across British Columbia’s southern Interior region. For 20 years, Interior Health has worked together with partners and communities, inspired by innovation and the pursuit of a healthier tomorrow.
- Explore all Interior Health Careers here
Connecting Indigenous talent to fulfilling careers. We are excited to extend a warm welcome to Indigenous candidates who are interested in joining one of our diverse teams. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of people living in our communities.
Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? At Northern Health we build for the future. Acquiring and retaining high-quality diverse talent is a high priority for our organization’s success.
- Explore Northern Health Careers here.
Our commitment is to offer innovative and quality health care through professional development and research. We believe that strong relationships and community partnerships will assist us in supporting healthier and stronger communities and a better quality of life for our community members.
The BCAAFC is the umbrella organization for the Friendship Centres across BC. BC Friendship Centres work to promote, develop and deliver accessible programs and services that support Indigenous peoples living in urban areas and away from home to achieve their vision of health, wellness and prosperity.
- To view all current BCAAFC career opportunities, click here.
Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) develops and enhances opportunities for our Métis communities by implementing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services. Through teamwork, respect, dedication, accountability, integrity, and professionalism, MNBC strives to build a proud, self-governing, sustainable Nation in recognition of inherent rights for our Métis citizens, assisting in the delivery of services based on policy, process, and specified regulations. Become part of the Métis Nation BC team and take an active role in shaping the Métis Nation in BC.
- To view all available MNBC career opportunities, click here.
The FNHA is a trailblazing organization filled with meaningful work and rich with transformative learning opportunities. Here you will find a sense of direction and belonging, with those who share your drive to create change in the world and in yourself – for the better.
- To explore all current FNHA job postings, click here.
Training and Events
Pride Season is a term that refers to the wide range of Pride events that take place over the summer (June to September) when 2SLGBTQI+ communities and allies come together to spotlight the resilience, celebrate the talent, and recognize the contributions of 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Although special attention is put on the Pride events during the summer months, they happen throughout the year in many communities.
Historically, Pride gatherings emerged from the first large-scale protests for 2SLGBTQI+ rights. In Canada, the first demonstrations took place in Ottawa and Vancouver in 1971. By 1973, Pride events were held in several Canadian cities, including Montréal, Ottawa, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg. Learn more here. Happy Pride Season!
September 5, 2024 | 10 am - 11:30 am PDT – Services for Children and Youth with Support Needs: Emergent Themes and Concepts from Ongoing Engagement and Research. The Ministry of Children and Family Development is undertaking public engagement, reviewing research and evaluating a pilot model to design the future of services for children and youth with support needs (CYSN Services). This presentation will follow up on the previous presentation about existing CYSN Services and plans for public engagement. The focus of this session will be on sharing emerging themes from public engagement so far, and central concepts from research that are helping to shape the future of CYSN Services. To learn more and register, click here.
October 3-5, 2024 - Indigenous Wellbeing Gathering Conference 2024. Manteo by Eldorado Resort, Kelowna, BC (Syilx Territory). Featuring keynote speakers, interactive roundtables, panel discussions, artistic presentations, performances, this gathering aims to create a space for learning and exchange on topics related to the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical health of community members across generations.
November 14, 2024 - Putting Patients First 2024: Building learning communities. The BC SUPPORT Unit, part of Michael Smith Health Research BC, is hosting the annual Putting Patients First conference in Vancouver BC. The conference advances learning communities to improve health and health research ecosystems. Leaders in the health and health research communities, from patients to policy makers, are welcome to attend. Register here.
Call for Papers and Unique Opportunities
The Mentor-Apprentice Program (MAP) is a one-on-one language immersion program that helps people to become fluent speakers by bringing their language into their daily lives at home and on the land. MAP is for BC First Nations individuals learning one of the 36 First Nations languages in BC. You do not need to be living in your community (on reserve) to be eligible to participate, but you must be living in BC. FPCC staff are happy to support you with your application. Please contact Aurora Skala at map@fpcc.ca before September 27th, 2024, if you would like a one-on-one review of your draft application. Staff will do their best to provide more general assistance up until October 14, 2024, with your grant application. Deadline: October 15, 2024.
Island Health invites Indigenous post-graduate students interested in undertaking health services, health policy, clinical research, or quality improvement projects within the Island Health system. Island Health is strongly committed to working in partnership with Indigenous, Métis and Inuit people to support integration of cultural safety, anti-racism and trauma-informed care into health service delivery. Island Health can provide collaborative support for Indigenous students and researchers seeking to make connections in a number of ways:
- Connection to Indigenous health and also non-Indigenous health service leaders who are working to enable cultural safety, anti-racism and trauma-informed care within the health system across broad areas.
- Partnerships for an Indigenous Culturally Safe supportive environment.
- Academic mentorship and supervision aligned with academic institution requirements.
Mentorship and support are provided by Island Health on an individual basis based on the needs of each student and their projects. If you are interested, please contact research@islandhealth.ca.
Island Health is recruiting Indigenous people to join Island Health’s Health Research Ethics Board (HREB). The HREB approaches the review of research by and with Indigenous Peoples and communities with a lens of cultural safety, humility and learning. Recognizing the impact of colonialism in particular in the context of access and rights in a healthcare context, the HREB actively seeks participation and inclusion in its membership of Indigenous Board members to review prospective research studies and evaluate them ethically. Reviews are guided by frameworks and guidance provided by OCAP®, the BC Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and trauma-informed research guidelines, as well as the Tri-Council Policy Statement issued by the Panel on Research Ethics among others. All members receive training, administrative support, and compensation for monthly meeting attendance and any studies they review. All HREB meetings and review processes are currently conducted virtually (online), with the option of attending in-person meetings once annually. Please contact E. Sarah Bennett (elizabeth.bennett@islandhealth.ca), Manager, Research Ethics & Compliance, Island Health for more information or with questions.
The Turtle Island Journal of Indigenous Health team is looking for new members! No prior experience is required to apply. These are remote positions open to students and community members across Turtle Island who are interested in promoting TIJIH's vision: Respectful co-learning between Indigenous ways of knowing and western science; Collaborating and partnering with Indigenous Peoples in knowledge generation and capacity-building; Building a community of practice that honours relationality as a model of high-impact engagement. To learn more and apply, click here.
Are you an Indigenous graduate student studying at a BC institution? Submit a selfie of yourself outside, with a short description of yourself (community, institution, program, research interests, etc.) and enter for a chance to win a $50 gift card to your institution’s bookstore! Must be a registered member of the BC NEIHR. Email bcneihr@uvic.ca for more details.
The Doulas for Aboriginal Families Grant Program (DAFGP) provides grants to increase access to full-spectrum doula services for Indigenous families residing in BC (on- and off-reserve). The DAFGP is offered by the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, First Nations Health Authority, and the BC Ministry of Health. The goal of the program is to increase healthy birth outcomes for Indigenous families by removing the cost barrier to accessing doula services. The grant program provides Indigenous families living in BC up to $1,000 (maximum) of coverage for full spectrum doula support with each pregnancy. For more information and to apply, click here.
The Support Network for Indigenous Women and Women of Colour (SNIWWOC). SNIWWOC is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to the empowerment of women with food, art, and education. SNIWWOC operates from a holistic and integrative service model that addresses the social, cultural and political realities of women who identify as black, Indigenous, and people of colour (BIPOC). Headquartered in Victoria BC, they offer programs and services in BC, Alberta, and Ontario. Click here to learn more, access services and get involved!
To find out more or to get involved please visit the National website at https://circlesforreconciliation.ca/ or for pre-registration information, visit https://circlesforreconciliation.ca/pre-registration-information/.
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