McGill Reporter: Science fair fun in Kahnawà:ke
Every year in Kahnawà:ke, a Kanien:keha’ka community on Montreal’s South Shore, students present their projects at a science fair organized by the Kahnawà:ke Education Center (KEC).
New Policy Clarifies Indigeneity Expectations for Work Applications
McGill has a new policy to support the validation of claims to Indigenous citizenship/membership made by individuals applying for designated opportunities related to employment. McGill’s approach in developing the policy was grounded in its commitments towards truth and reconciliation outlined in its 52 Calls to Action.
New Program at MILA AI Lab: Indigenous Pathfinders in AI
Indigenous Pathfinders in AI is an enriching summer program designed to offer participants a unique opportunity to explore the world of AI. Through a series of workshops, activities and collaborative projects, participants delve deeper into the subject through an experience that emphasizes Indigenous approaches, perspectives and communities.
Outbound Explore McGill’s STEM outreach trip to Chisasibi
Branches – McGill’s Community Outreach Program – along with representatives from several STEM faculties, spent a week delivering workshops in Chisasibi, Quebec.
In conversation with Billy-Ray Belcourt, McGill’s 2024 Mellon ISCEI Writer in Residence
McGill’s 2024 Indigenous Studies and Community Engagement Initiative (ISCEI) Writer in Residence is Billy-Ray Belcourt, PhD, from the Driftpile Cree Nation in northern Alberta. His five books encompass poetry, memoir, and fiction, and explore topics such as decolonial love, grief, intimacy, and queer sexuality.
Graduate students in Education and Science earn Rathlyn Fellowships
Karen Martin and Dane Malenfant have been named Rathlyn Fellowship recipients for the 2023-24 year. This fellowship of $12,500 is awarded yearly by the Indigenous Studies Program to support Indigenous graduate students in their pursuit of excellence in research.
For the full article with The McGill Reporter, click here.
Employment Opportunity: Office of Indigenous Initiatives
Position Information: Administrative Officer, Office of Indigenous Initiatives at McGill University
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Emma Stevens: Blackbird at McGill
As part of the Office of Indigenous Initiatives' Winter Speaker Series 2024, Mi'kmaq singer-songwriter Emma Stevens performed at the Schulich School of Music. Missed the performance?
Deloitte Canada's Bloom Indigenous Student Scholarship program now open!
Deloitte Canada's Bloom Indigenous Student Scholarship program now open! Applications are open to students from across Canada who identify as members of an Indigenous community, with applications closing on Friday, January 19, 2024. Selected students will be awarded a one-time $5,000 scholarship and the opportunity to complete a paid work term at one of our Canadian offices within the year.
The McGill Reporter: "Indigenous communities unite for fall Scarf Ceremony"
From Stephanie Wereley, Internal Communications Officer, Communications and External Relations:
"First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students were the guests of honour at McGill’s latest Scarf Ceremony, which celebrates the University’s Indigenous graduates.
McGill Reporter: IMPRESS team wins Principal’s Award
From Neale McDevitt, editor at the McGill Reporter:
IMPRESS 2024: Host Callout
The Indigenous Mentorship and Paid Research Experience for Summer Students (IMPRESS) program is seeking project hosts for the 2024 cohort of undergraduate participants.
The program awards undergraduate students $5,000 for their participation, alongside social events, professional development workshops and cultural activities within a 15-hour weekly commitment.
Dr. Cindy Blackstock Honoured with World Children's Prize 2023
Earlier this month, Dr. Cindy Blackstock was the 2023 recipient of the World Children's Prize, voted by millions of children internationally.
Read the full story on the McGill Reporter here.
New Rathlyn Fellowship Available for Indigenous M.A. and PhD Students
Thanks to the generosity of Roger Warren, two fellowships for $12,500 are being offered to Indigenous students pursuing a MA or Doctoral thesis at McGill University, focusing in some aspect on the study of Indigenous Canada.
For more information, please visit the Indigenous Studies Program website.
McGill Reporter: Pow Wow in pictures
On Friday, September 22nd 2023, McGill University's First Peoples house hosted the 22nd annual PowWow in collaboration with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.
View coverage of this years' PowWow here, by Neale McDevitt, Editor at the McGill Reporter.
