Thunderbird Stories
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

1st Place – $2,000
2nd Place – $1,000
3rd Place – $500
For details or to submit your story   www.GoToInfo.ca/Thunderbirdstories
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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 it’s 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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Women Building Futures
Looking for training to get you to work? We have programs that will get you there.
Apply today for our 2016 Programs. Deadlines are fast-approaching!
Career Basics (1-day) – An Aboriginal-focused workshop to prepare you to apply for a WBF program.
January 14, 2016 and February 17, 2016
Register early, limited seats available.
Application Solutions (2-day) – An Aboriginal-focused workshop that helps you overcome barriers to success if you have applied for a WBF program and been unsuccessful.
January 21 to 22, 2016 and February 18 to 19, 2016
Register early, limited seats available.
Math Boot Camp (2-weeks) – This math immersion workshop prepares you to write and pass the WBF Math Entrance exam.
February 12 to February 26, 2016
Register early, limited seats available.
Math Refresher (half-day) – Brush up on your math skills to apply for a WBF program.
February 26, 2016
Register early, limited seats available.
Academic Readiness (4-weeks) – Academic upgrading for Indigenous women to write the pre-apprenticeship exam to qualify for a WBF program.
February 29 to March 25, 2016
Register early, limited seats available.
Journeywomen Start (17-weeks) – Hands-on skills training in 7 different trades prepares you to become an apprentice and have a great career in the construction trades.
March 7 to July 01, 2016
Application Deadline: January 8, 2016
Operator Readiness (4-weeks) – Prepares you to become an entry-level operator in the road building and heavy construction industry, operating excavators, dozers, loaders, graders and more. Tuition paid and the opportunity for employment with Borger
Group, Lehigh Hanson and The Fath Group/O’Hanlon Paving.
March 18 to April 15, 2016
Application Deadline: January 15, 2016
Class 3 Driver (4-weeks) – Get your Class 3 Driver’s License to start your career as an operator, driving paving equipment, snow ploughs, delivery vehicles, and more.
April 4 to April 29, 2016
Application Deadline: January 22, 2016
Construction Boot Camp (4-weeks) – Prepares you to work in construction as a concrete finisher, drywall taper/ mudder, demolition worker, carpenter, safety watch or flag person. Once you’ve got your foot in the door, you can start thinking about which trade you want to go for.
April 4 to April 29, 2016
Application Deadline: February 8, 2016
Ironworker Readiness (4-weeks) – Become an apprentice Ironworker! Tuition paid by Northwest Redwater Sturgeon Refinery (NWR). Training and apprenticeship with the Ironworkers Union, Local 720. Opportunity for employment with the contractors of NWR in Redwater.
April 18 to May 13, 2016
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Whiteduck Publishing
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

1st Place – $2,000
2nd Place – $1,000
3rd Place – $500.00

For more information or to submit your story

www.GoToInfo.ca/ThunderbirdStories

or email
ThunderBirdStories@GoToInfo.ca
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RBC Royal Bank
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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J. Gordon Shillingford Publishing
Playing the White Man’s Games’ tells the extraordinary stories of Native American athletes who not only overcame tremendous obstacles to play, but dominated the NFL, CFL, PGA, Olympic Games, NHL and Professional Wrestling.
Jim Thorpe, who ABC TV has dubbed “Athlete of the Century,” began his track and field career by besting the competition on the college varsity high jump team — wearing street shoes—then went on to win gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon at the 1912 Olympic Games. But he didn’t stop there. Next he tackled football, dominating the NCAA and NFL. After that he turned his talents to major league baseball. In all, Thorpe excelled in every one of the twenty-two sports he attempted… including a national championship in ballroom dancing.
Meet Billy Mills, who improved his best time by an unheard of fifty seconds to win the 10,000-metre Olympic race in “the greatest upset in Olympic history.”
Notah Begay III, the grandson of a Navajo code talker, had played golf only on public courses until he won four PGA tournaments in his first two years on the pro golf tour.
The incomparable Ed “Wahoo” McDaniel was an NFL star who also won hundreds of professional wrestling championships. Along the way he fought thousands of matches, and received over 3,000 stitches. Never one to back down from a challenge, he once washed down a gallon of jalapeño peppers with a quart of motor oil on a dare.
The fascinating stories of these colourful characters, sometimes referred to as the “forgotten Americans,” shows how these Native American were heroes, not only on the field of play, but in their communities, where they were both role models and champions for Native history and culture. 
Visit us online to place an order for ‘Playing the White Man’s Games’:
www.GoToOrder.ca/WhiteMansGames
For more information, email: WhiteMansGames@GoToOrder.ca
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Edu Therapy
2016 CERTIFICATION TRAINING PROGRAM DATES:
Toronto, ON: December 4–7, 2015
Vancouver, BC: January 22–25, 2016
Ottawa, ON: February 26–29, 2016
Edmonton, AB: February 26–29, 2016
Regina, SK: March 4–7, 2016
Winnipeg, MB: March 18–21, 2016
 
The Grief Edu-Therapy™ Certification is a unique training program that teaches the specific tools to eliminate the emotional pain of grief. For over 35 years, Eric Cline and his care giving team have been helping grievers rid themselves of the conflicting emotions and create resolution to their unresolved grief. Edu-Therapy™ provides the most current, effective process for dealing with the pain and conflicting emotions caused by loss. Eric’s commitment to research and evidence-based solutions goes far beyond the short term “feel good” approach other workshops offer. 
You will learn:

• Dysfunctional ways people mishandle grief and its intergenerational effect on Communities
• Emotional damage of rationalization and intellectualization
• Why Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance Models are the wrong approach for grievers
• Learn proper techniques for identifying and resolving loss and relationship conflicts
• Edu-Therapy™ Process formats for individual and group work
• How to expand your caregiving agency using the Edu-Therapy™ Process
• How to resolve cumulative unresolved issues such as PTS and the Residential School Experience, abuse and trauma

Already a Certified Edu-Therapy™ Specialist?
Our program evolves, and although we provide you with the most current leader guides at no charge, with any participant workbook orders, a refresher program gives you the opportunity to experience the personal growth component the program offers. This experience, without a doubt, breathes new life and excitement for the program. You also have the opportunity to network with other Certified Specialists and our own Edu-Therapy Trainers. We always allow time for question and answer forums where you can gain valuable insights into program delivery, marketing or general information that will continue to develop your skills as an Edu-Therapy Specialist.
Save 50% off Special Certification Refresher Rate!
Register Today! Programs fill up quickly. 
For more information or to register:
Toll Free: 1-866-476-0209
Fax: 1-866-430-8296
Email: Grief@GoToRegister.ca
Web: www.GoToRegister.ca/Grief
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The Banff Centre
Programs are filling up FAST! – Register Today
Good Governance for Indigenous Councils and Boards November 29 – December 4, 2015
Explore the structure and management of a governing body for maximum efficiency and effectiveness, with particular focus on building solid foundations for Indigenous good governance.
Indigenous Women in Leadership December 6 – 11, 2015
Examine the issues, challenges, and inequities that you as a woman face as you strive to fulfill the responsibilities of your job, meet the needs of your family members, and answer the demands of your community.
Be part of a legacy of strong Indigenous leaders who have taken their knowledge and skills learned in Banff back to their communities or organizations to lead change and achieve results.
 
For more information visit www.GoToInfo.ca/BanffCentre     
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NATOA
November 23, 2015 – Toronto, ON – The National Indigenous Trust Officers Association (NATOA) is excited to announce that the 3rd Annual Indigenous Trust and Investment Conference and Annual General Meeting will take place at the Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre, May 30, 31 and June 1, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario.
NATOA is pleased to be hosting another successful Trust and Investment Conference. The 3-day event is designed to provide an informative and interactive venue for all those involved with Indigenous Trusts. Speakers will represent both the Indigenous Communities who have established, or in the process of establishing, and maintained successful Trust operations, and members of the Corporate Industry that effectively service these Communities.
“NATOA’s mandate is ‘Created By The Indigenous People, For The Indigenous People’,” says Mark Sevestre, President of NATOA. “The 2016 Trust and Investment Conference will be aimed at providing Indigenous Communities with the comfort and confidence of making informed decisions for their Trust and Investment operations. Participants will have the opportunities to 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 vital Community assets; and network and develop relationships among the nation’s leaders in the Trust Investment Community.”
For more information about NATOA, please visit www.GoToRegister.ca/NATOA.
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Women Building Futures
Get the hands-on training to start your career as an ironworker.
Apply today for the tuition-paid 4-week WBF Ironworker Basics Program!
Program runs April 18- May 13, 2016
Application Deadline is February 10, 2016

You could be working in a trade where the sky’s the limit – fabricating and constructing structural steel buildings, bridges, pre-cast structures and ornamental ironwork, and joining scaffolding.

Earn while you learn with the WBF Ironworker Readiness Program!

Get your technical training paid for.

• Become indentured as an Ironworker apprentice.
• Earn $23 to $25 an hour upon graduating from the program.
• Direct to employment opportunity at the North West Redwater Sturgeon Refinery (includes transportation to and from the site).
• A life-long career you can be proud of!

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