Are You a Sauvé Scholar?

The Sauvé Scholars Foundation is pleased to announce that it is currently accepting applications for the 2011-2012 Program.

The Sauvé Scholars Program exists for young leaders under the age of 30 from across the globe who want to change the world. The Scholars are chosen above all on the basis of criteria laid out by the Right Honourable Jeanne Sauvé.

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Call for Papers “Fostering Biimaadiziwin”

February 23 & 24, 2011
Delta Chelsea, Toronto, Ontario

Conference Sponsored by the Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.

Hosted by the National Association of Friendship Centres,University of Sudbury and Trent University in Partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada, Public Safety Canada, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and the Government of Ontario and the Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network with the National Aboriginal Health Organization

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On-Reserve First Nations and Inuit Health Research Capacity Building Workshop Coming Early 2011! Ottawa, Ontario

HIV/AIDS is an ongoing concern in First Nations and Inuit communities and new knowledge is needed to further develop targeted and culturally appropriate programs and policies for HIV-related prevention, education, care, treatment and support. Community-based research is an ideal mechanism for generating this new knowledge. In community-based research, First Nations and Inuit communities are in the driver’s seat, directing the research and ensuring that their communities’ needs are met.

Health Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and in collaboration with the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network, the Assembly of First Nations, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada and the Ontario HIV Treatment Network, will be hosting a two-day skills-building workshop in early 2011. This workshop will be of interest to First Nations and Inuit community-based representatives/ researchers who are at an intermediate to advanced stage of developing an HIV/AIDS-related research proposal that will benefit at least First Nations on-reserve or Inuit communities south of the 60th degree parallel. Workshop participants will gain valuable knowledge in how to find and access research funding opportunities, how to develop strong community-based research teams, and how to craft a research proposal to improve their chances of being funded.

To support First Nations and Inuit community-based representatives/researchers to build their capacity for conducting HIV/AIDS-related community-based research, Health Canada will be providing funds to attend this workshop through a travel award competition.

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Dreamcatcher Aboriginal Youth Conference, 2010

Youth are eager to protect Mother Earth. Get ready for this year’s Aboriginal Youth Gathering in Adam’s Lake First Nation (near Chase B.C.) Oct. 8th, 9th and 10th, 2010. Indigenous and non-indigenous people of different generations and walks of life come together and support Youth, who empower themselves. To introduce you please watch this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqJtjga2eCk You can call Donna 250-679-8841 and watch for updates at www.ice-network.ca or Bill toll free 1-888-ICE-NTWK (423-6895) or local. 613-628-6209.

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