Employment Opportunity - Northeast & Fraser Regional Sport & Physical Activity Coordinator

The Partners Council, in collaboration with its Regional Committees, is hiring six Regional Sport & Physical Activity Coordinators - one per region. Working closely with the Manager, Regional Engagement, and reporting to core members of the Regional Committee, the primary role of the Coordinator is to engage stakeholder groups in the development and implementation of regional programs, designed to develop and enhance sport, recreation and physical activity in First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities and Friendship Centres. Ideal candidates will possess extensive backgrounds in the areas of sport, recreation and physical activity and have established networks/connections among Aboriginal communities and organizations within their Region. Successful applicants will be required to reside in and work from within their regional boundary (regional maps can be found on our website listed below).

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Native Education College - Employment Opportunities

• Summer Student - Library Clerk
• Summer Student - Building Maintenance Assistant

Deadline Extended for Aboriginal Teacher Education Award

A new bursary program will support Aboriginal students studying to become teachers and help them pursue careers as educators. The Aboriginal Teacher Education Award Program, a $2 million fund, will support Aboriginal students enrolled in a teacher education program at a public post-secondary in British Columbia. Awards will be $5,000 annually for a maximum of four years.

The Aboriginal Teacher Education Award is in addition to the $10-million endowment fund established in 2007, as part of the Province's strategy to improve access to post-secondary education for Aboriginal students.

The fund is administered by the Irving K. Barber B.C. Scholarship Society, which works with The Victoria Foundation to provide scholarships and awards to students throughout the province and internationally. To date, the society has awarded more than $3.8 million from six programs - including $794,000 to 251 Aboriginal students in B.C.

Please note that in response to a decline in the total number of applications received to-date for the 2012 Aboriginal Student/Teacher Education Awards, we have decided to extend the filing deadline. Applications will now be accepted if postmarked by Noon on April 23, 2012.

For more information please go to the link below or contact the MNBC Director of Education (604-557-5851).

http://www.victoriafoundation.bc.ca

36th Elders Gathering Meetings

• April 2, 2012 at 4:00-6:00 PM Core Planning Group meeting
• Pot Luck Dinner & Meeting 6:00-8:30 PM Everyone Welcome!
• Elders, Coordinators, Alternates, and volunteers will meet after the meal
• Hosts are Leq'a:mel First Nation
• Contact Chief Alice Thompson @ 1-866-626-7976
• Address: 43101 Leq'a:mel Way, Deroche, BC VOM 1GO

This summer Tsawwassen First Nation and Sto:lo Nations are hosting the 36th Annual Provincial Elders Gathering at the Abbotsford Tradex and Exhibition Centre July 10, 11 and 12th, 2012. We are assisting the event planning committee by coordinating the Information booth section. It's going to be a fabulous event, with 3,000 to 5,000 and family expected to attend from across the province! It will be an excellent opportunity for you to: Showcase your services

• Connect with Elders, family and friends from all over the province
• Gather valuable feedback from Aboriginal communities
• Meet other service providers
• Participate in this amazing celebration (it's a great event)

http://36theldersgathering.com

Contact: Tracy Steere (tracy.steere@fraserhealth.ca)

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B.C. Public Service Aboriginal Youth Internship Program Full-Time

The Aboriginal Youth Internship Program (AYIP) offers a unique and innovative 12 month internship program that is culturally responsive and supported. Successful candidates will work for 9 months in a government Ministry followed by 3 months in a selected Aboriginal organization. You will learn many aspects of public service and provincial government processes, participate in workshops across the province, develop your leadership and professional skills and create a path for your future education and career development.

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MNBC Legislative Leadership shows focus and commitment to Self-Governance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Richmond, BC - (Sunday March 11, 2012)  By a show of overwhelming support at the Métis Nation Governing Assembly (MNGA) on Saturday and Sunday, March 10 and 11, 2012, members of the MNGA voted on many matters affecting MNBC Policy, Constitution and legislation. These changes will affect current MNBC legislation such as the Métis Youth Act in as much as to reflect the Director of Youth position within the Métis Youth of BC (MYBC) governing structure and the Métis Women's Act in recognizing the Provincial Women's Chair as the "Provincial Women's Chairwoman".

Please see attached for full press release.

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Youth on the Move Contest

The BCRPA and SOGO Active present the Youth on the Move Contest. Register youth into the Sogo Active initiative and both the youth and your organization can win cool prizes!

Sogo Active is a national initiative, presented by Coca-Cola Canada in collaboration with ParticipACTION, to support and encourage physical activity in Canadians aged 13-19. To take part in the contest you will need to be a Sogo Community Host Organization (sign up at www.sogoactive.com). Then encourage new youths to register in Sogo Active and fill out the contest form found at on the BCRPA Sogo Active page.

Youths will be entered into a draw for a $100 Sport Chek gift card. One Community Host Organization which the winner is associated with will win a $500 grant funding.

Contest forms must be received by March 15, 2012 to be eligible for the draw prizes.

For more information and to download contest forms, visit the BCRPA Sogo Active page (BCRPA Newsletter)

ABORIGINAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY APPLICATION

Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business

Sir or Madam,

The Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB) is administered by the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND). If you are interested in contracting with the Government of Canada, please provide the information in the attachment. Responding is voluntary, but may increase your business opportunities.

To respond, please fill in the attached form and return it by email at HuntJS@ainc-inac.gc.ca or by fax to 819-956-9837.

To be listed in the Aboriginal Business Directory, you also need to register your Aboriginal Business with Industry Canada. Below is the link:
http://www.ic.gc.ca/

Information about PSAB is also available on the Internet at:
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ecd/ab/psa/index-eng.asp