NATOA
May 30-June 1, 2016
Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre – Toronto, ON
3rd Annual Indigenous Trust and Investment Conference and Annual General Meeting
NATOA is a charity organization, and is committed to providing the Indigenous Peoples of Canada with the resources and information that will help them efficiently create, manage, and operate trusts as a means to ensure the seven generations yet unborn, can benefit from the goals and dreams of the present generation. NATOA’s goal is to be a highly professional and relevant resource for the Indigenous Peoples in becoming self-sustaining and vital economic communities.
We invite Chiefs, CEO’s, Executive Directors, Band Managers, Trust Officers, Council Members, Educators, Program Managers, Economic Development Officers, Band Administration, Finance, Indigenous Business Owners, Indigenous Consultants, Elected Leaders, Academic Leaders and Students, Mining/ Energy Executives, Law Firm Executives and other decision-makers to join us at our 3rd annual conference and tradeshow.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

• Explore the Indigenous Trust and Investment Industry
• Develop an understanding of the background, evolution and complexities of Indigenous Trusts
• Learn how to identify your needs and those you may work with to help manage your vital Community assets
• Network and develop working relationships with worldwide leaders in the Trust Investment Community
• Enjoy engaging keynote speakers, tradeshow and evening reception

Created by the Indigenous People for the Indigenous People
For more information or to register:
www.GoToRegister.ca/NATOA
Toll Free: 1-866-409-1315
Fax: 1-866-462-7648
Email: NATOA@GoToRegister.ca
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Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc.
Lighting The Fire Will Tackle New Approaches To Education
February 5, 2016 — Winnipeg, MB — The Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc. (MFNERC) is proud to host its annual Lighting the Fire Conference. The conference will be held on May 11-13 2016, at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
This year’s conference theme is “A New Era: Cultural Renaissance in Indigenous Education,” and it will acknowledge resiliency in Indigenous education in Canada. Workshops will explore how Manitoba educators incorporate pre-colonial philosophies and customs in their educational approaches within on-reserve schools.
“First Nations have always practiced effective teaching approaches, including the methodology of hands-on learning, and today these approaches are being implemented with great efficacy,” says Lorne C. Keeper, Executive Director of MFNERC.
The conference boasts a variety of workshops from educators with groundbreaking, practical approaches to help students thrive.
“These dynamic methods, in practice in our schools throughout Manitoba, are inclusive of community, school, and nationhood,” adds Lorne C. Keeper.
About Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre — Established in 1998 by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre provides the province’s leading education, administration, technology, language, and culture services to First Nations schools in Manitoba.
For more information, please contact:
Joy Keeper, Conference Coordinator
Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc.
Toll Free: 1-866-644-2065
Fax: 1-866-644-2084
Email: LightingTheFire@GoToRegister.ca
Web: www.GoToRegister.ca/LightingTheFire
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Women Building Futures
Not only is your tuition covered by North West Redwater Sturgeon Refinery (NWR), your work experience and the possibility of employment at NWR is provided in conjunction with their onsite contractors.
If you are looking for a career as unique as you are, and are physically fit, able to work at heights, safety minded, enjoy working in the outdoors, have at least grade 10 English and Math, and are motivated and able to pursue a career as a structural ironworker or carpenter/scaffolder, these programs are for you!
 
Ironworker Readiness Program
April 18-May 13, 2016
Application Deadline: February 10, 2016
 
Carpenter/Scaffolder Readiness Program
June 23 to August 12, 2016
Application Deadline: April 11, 2016
 
For more information, to apply, or for assistance with the application process:
Toll Free: 1-866-979-4434
Fax: 1-866-979-3514
Email: WomenBuildingFutures@GoToInfo.ca
 
Web: www.GoToInfo.ca/WomenBuildingFutures
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RBC
The RBC Indigenous Student Awards Program was launched in 1992 to assist Indigenous students to complete post-secondary education, and provide an opportunity for RBC® to strengthen its relationship with the Indigenous community.
This scholarship is intended to support those Indigenous students who have at least 2 years remaining in their post-secondary studies. Scholarship recipients are selected primarily on the basis of personal and academic achievements, and individual financial need. Status Indians, Non-status Indians, Inuit and Métis are welcome to apply. Selected students will receive up to $4,000 per academic year for educational and living expenses for 2 to 4 years.
RBC awards ten scholarships in two categories for students:

• Majoring in disciplines related to the financial services industry
• Majoring in disciplines unrelated to the financial services industry

For more information or to apply:
www.GoToApply.ca/RBC
Deadline to apply if February 28, 2016
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Thunderbird Stories
National Indigenous Writing Contest
Deadline for submissions: February 29, 2016
1st Place – $2,000
2nd Place – $1,000
3rd Place – $500
Thunderbird Stories is proud to announce the second annual National Indigenous Writing Contest. The contest will run to February 29, 2016.
Our stories and legends are an important part of our culture and history. This contest supports and encourages Indigenous writers to showcase their talent and provides them with the profile to further their aspirations. The 2016 Thunderbird Stories will be judged by 5 Indigenous people. Portion of the proceeds will go towards Families of Sisters in Spirit, a volunteer, non-profit organization led by families of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Through the efforts of this contest, we can assist Families of Sisters in Spirit to help continue their efforts in their search for missing and murdered Indigenous Woman.
Rules and Guidelines

1. Must provide proof of Indigenous ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Métis or Inuit)
2. Must be Canadian
3. Story must be under 3,000 words
4. Story must contain Indigenous content
5. Submit your story online (PDF file) at www.GoToInfo.ca/ThunderbirdStories
6. Submit story by February 29, 2016 at 5:00 pm ET

For more information visit:
www.GoToInfo.ca/ThunderbirdStories or email  ThunderBirdStories@GoToInfo.ca
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RBC
The RBC Indigenous Student Awards Program was launched in 1992 to assist Indigenous students to complete post-secondary education, and provide an opportunity for RBC® to strengthen its relationship with the Indigenous community.
This scholarship is intended to support those Indigenous students who have at least 2 years remaining in their post-secondary studies. Scholarship recipients are selected primarily on the basis of personal and academic achievements, and individual financial need. Status Indians, Non-status Indians, Inuit and Métis are welcome to apply. Selected students will receive up to $4,000 per academic year for educational and living expenses for 2 to 4 years.
RBC awards ten scholarships in two categories for students:

• Majoring in disciplines related to the financial services industry
• Majoring in disciplines unrelated to the financial services industry

For more information or to apply: www.GoToApply.ca/RBC
 
Deadline to apply is February 28, 2016
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NATOA
3rd Annual Indigenous Trust and Investment Conference and Annual General Meeting
May 30 – June 1, 2016
Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre,  Toronto, ON
Created By The Indigenous People For The Indigenous People
Building knowledge about Trusts and Investments for Indigenous people by Indigenous people, to enhance the professionalism and accountability in the management of this important resource.
NATOA is a charity organization, and is committed to providing the Indigenous Peoples of Canada with the resources and information that will help them efficiently create, manage, and operate trusts as a means to ensure the seven generations yet unborn, can benefit from the goals and dreams of the present generation. NATOA’s goal is to be a highly professional and relevant resource for the Indigenous Peoples in becoming self-sustaining and vital economic communities.
We invite Chiefs, CEO’s, Executive Directors, Band Managers, Trust Officers, Council Members, Educators, Program Managers, Economic Development Officers, Band Administration, Finance, Indigenous Business Owners, Indigenous Consultants, Elected Leaders, Academic Leaders and Students, Mining/ Energy Executives, Law Firm Executives and other decision-makers to join us at our 3rd annual Conference.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE

• Explore the Indigenous Trust and Investment Industry
• Develop an understanding of the background, evolution and complexities of Indigenous Trusts
• Learn how to identify your needs and those you may work with to help manage your vital Community assets
• Network and develop working relationships with worldwide leaders in the Trust Investment Community
• Enjoy engaging keynote speakers, Trade Show and evening reception

For more information or to register: www.GoToRegister.ca/NATOA
Toll Free: 1-866-409-1315
Fax: 1-866-462-7648
Email: NATOA@GoToRegister.ca

The Banff Centre
Best Practices in Indigenous Business and Economic Development
January 31, 2016 – February 5, 2016
Faculty includes Trent Blind, Stephen Cornell and Joan Timeche Examine the fundamental issues of governance, such as the creation of culturally appropriate governmental institutions and the role of Indigenous leaders in effectively planning economic policy for self-determined Indigenous development.
Inherent Right to Indigenous Governance
February 14 – 19, 2016
Faculty includes Leroy Little Bear, James [Sakej] Youngblood Henderson, Jean
Teillet and Kim Baird
Learn what a reconciled model of governance would look like by exploring and discussing traditional forms of Indigenous governance and gaining a fuller understanding of the colonial forms of governance.
Grant funding is available. Please call for details
For details or to register: www.GoToInfo.ca/BanffCentre
Toll Free: 1-866-935-6904 | Fax: 1-866-402-9692 | Email: BanffCentre@GoToInfo.ca
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Women Building Futures

1. Career Builder

A five-day immersion training series to prepare Indigenous women in their community to apply for a WBF program. Includes:

• Information Session and Career Decision Making Workshop
• Opportunities in construction, mining and oil & gas industries
• Math Instruction – preparing for WBF entrance exams
• Workplace Culture Awareness™
• Filling out the application to WBF programs
• Career Investigation Report – guest speakers
• WBF Assessment Success – assessments on-site
• Self-discovery – making healthy choices
• Barriers to Success – action and readiness planning
• Resume writing support
• Overcoming your fears and building your courage to make change
• Prepare for the WBF Interview process – improving your communication skills

2. Career Essentials

A two-day comprehensive training series to prepare Indigenous women in their community to apply for a WBF program. Includes:

• Opportunities in construction, mining and oil & gas industries
• Career Decision Making Workshop
• Workplace Culture Awareness™
• Math Practice – preparing for WBF entrance exams
• Barriers to Success – action planning
• Resume writing exercises, interview skills and communications
• Applying to WBF programs review
• Career Investigation Reports – overview
• Sharing Circles – overcoming fears & build courage to make change

3. Career Basics

January 14, 2016 – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Edmonton)
February 17, 2016 – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Edmonton)
March 29, 2016 – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Edmonton)
A one-day training workshop to prepare urban Indigenous women to apply for a WBF program. Includes:

• Opportunities for women in construction, mining and oil & gas industries
• Career Decision Making Workshop
• Workplace Culture Awareness™
• Application support to WBF programs
• Career Investigation Report – support
• Barriers to Success – action planning

4. Academic Readiness

February 29, 2016 – March 24, 2016 (Edmonton)
May 2, 2016 – May 27, 2016 (Edmonton)
A four-week academic upgrading course to prepare Indigenous women to write the Pre- apprenticeship, Category B Trade Entrance Exam to qualify for a WBF program. Includes:
Mathematics

• Calculator Skills • Number Concepts• Fractions • Convert Decimals to Feet & Inches
• Imperial System • Metric System & Metric Conversions• Ratio & Proportion • Percent

Science

• Matter • Density • Pressure• Simple Machines • Heat/ Temperature • Electricity

5. Application Solutions

January 21 to 22, 2016 – 9:00am – 3:00pm (Edmonton)
February 18 to 19, 2016 – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Edmonton)
March 30 to 31, 2016 – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Edmonton)
A two-day workshop to assist Indigenous women who have applied for a WBF program and been unsuccessful. Includes:

• Application Review
• Increase Readiness
• Recognizing and Overcoming Barriers

To schedule a training series for your community (all programs are available) or to register for an Edmonton Workshop, please contact Corey Wells, Indigenous Engagement Advisor:

Toll Free: 1-866-979-4434 Ext.2027

Fax: 1-866-979-3514

Email: WomenBuildingFutures@GoToInfo.ca

Web: www.GoToInfo.ca/WomenBuildingFutures
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Historica
Attention: Indigenous Youth Between the Ages of 9 and 29
Enter the largest and most recognized art and creative writing competition for Canadian Indigenous youth!

Explore your heritage and culture through creative writing and art for a chance to win up to $2,000 and other great prizes!

For more information call 1-866-644-6195

Submit online today by visiting:

www.GoToInfo.ca/WritingandArts
 
Deadline for submission is March 31,2016
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