Indigenous Project and Engagement Internship - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Job Number:49031**We are offering two internships as Indigenous Project and Engagement Liaisons in a partnership between the Indigenous Relations Office, the Ociciwan Contemporary Art Centre, the Heartland Project (through tapahtêyimôkamik), and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Two Spirited (MMIWG2S+) Council initiative. These positions provide a unique opportunity to work with multiple organizations and contribute to projects that support Indigenous communities.

These positions will be dedicated to providing support for community engagement activities that enhance the culture and well-being of Indigenous women and/or Two-Spirit peoples.

The main focus will be on facilitating and supporting projects and initiatives that create positive environments and promote cultural resurgence within these communities.

Additionally, these positions will play a role in empowering Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA peoples to reclaim their roles, cultural practices, and language within their respective communities.

Through the creation of a MMIWG2S+ Internship, the City is prioritizing deliberate actions to address issues related to the human and Indigenous rights violations against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people.

Indigenous women have a history of disproportionate experiences of poverty, violence and abuse.

These positions offer a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in both municipal government and community-based work.

During the first half of the assignment, you will work within the Indigenous Relations Office, providing you with valuable experience in a municipal government setting.

In the second half of the assignment, you will work with our partner organizations, allowing you to gain valuable community-based experience.

As the Indigenous Project and Engagement Intern, you will:

Engage with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and representatives from the City of Edmonton and community partners to work collaboratively towards identified priorities and needs
Contribute to the development of a governance framework, land use and cultural protocols, and visible indicators of the intention of space; learning and implementing cultural practices with regards to caring for the land
Build and maintain good working relationships with community partners through regular communication and attending community events
Identify and summarize research, policies, and data from other municipalities
Contribute to research papers, presentations, publications, and knowledge translation materials
Develop, manage, and monitor project management materials for assigned tasks and responsibilities
Contribute to status reports, summaries and funding reports
Support data collection and analysis
Participate in planning meetings with project teams
Support event planning and delivery
Produce three to four creative or written works reflecting on the internship experience and learning. The format of these pieces will be determined in consultation with the City of Edmonton and community partners. The creative works could include digital media, visual arts or other materials

Qualifications:

Applicants identifying as female and/or 2SLGBTQQIA is highly valued. This experience allows individuals to have a deep understanding of the unique challenges and needs of Indigenous communities and fosters a more inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to community engagement and support
Completion of one year of a diploma and/or degree program, including one year of relevant experience
Relevant lived experience in Indigenous communities, working with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Indigenous people is required
Previous experience building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous partners and community
Experience using effective communication skills, such as: writing, speaking, reporting and sharing with an Indigenous perspective
Must have a clear understanding of the importance of relationship building within the Indigenous community
Develop and manage basic processes for document creation, funding processes, complex projects and event management.

Assets:

One year of experience working in an office environment
Experience using google suite (ex: gmail, docs, sheets)
Experience with document creation and/or report preparation
Post secondary experience in areas such as Indigenous studies, social science, social work, human ecology or related field
Experience with Gender Based Analysis + (GBA+)
Previous experience providing advice, policy development or research on UNDRIP, Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Calls for Justice
Speaking and understanding an Indigenous Language

Skills Required for Success:

A significant knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, practices, communities, history, culture and current environment
Understanding of Indigenous governanc