May 2006 Update
Hi everyone, welcome to LATE May! We here at the Arctic Youth Network hope you have all been working hard in your home communities around the issues of social and environmental sustainability. We are proud to present another action-packed update full of exciting scholarship and funding opportunities for youth from the North. Currently AYN is planning for our next meeting of minds in the form of an AYN youth leadership conference in September. More information on this will be available in the coming weeks -- if you are interested you can e-mail arcticyouthnetworkconference@gmail.com. That's all for now -- we wish you all our best in your current projects. Peace.
Awards/Scholarships
Carolinian Canada Awards
Do you know a conservation hero? You can nominate an individual or group (including special categories for youth and lifetime achievement) for actions that are innovative, effective, caring or daring to help protect the unique natural spaces and species of Carolinian Canada.
Deadline: May 31, 2006
Web: www.carolinian.org/awards.htm
The International Student Organization for Sustainable Development and Economics
How can student action transform higher education institutions towards sustainability? What alliances are needed and how can entrepreneurial thinking push action at the local University level? In the context of the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014), OIKOS -- the International Student Organization for Sustainable Development and Economics -- invites students to contribute concrete projects dedicated towards sustainability at the university level.
Deadline: September 30, 2006
Web: www.oikos-foundation.unisg.ch/homepage/award2006.htm
IDRC Internship Award
The IDRC Internship awards provide exposure to research for international development through a program of training in research management and grant administration under the guidance of IDRC program staff. The internship is designed to provide hands-on learning experiences in research program management.
Web: www.idrc.ca/awards/ev-84370-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html
E-mail: cta@idrc.ca
Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies (ACUNS)
Eight $5,000 awards are available for post secondary students who are also northern residents.
Deadline: May 31, 2006
Web: www.acuns.ca
E-mail: office@acuns.ca
Canadian Urban Transit Association Awards 2006
This award is designed to encourage career opportunities within public transit. Five $2000 scholarships will be awarded in 2006.
Deadline: September 14, 2006
Web: www.cutaactu.ca
Funding Opportunities
CB Youth Grants Program
Looking for projects to fund for youth living in the Columbia Basin. There is a small grants stream (for projects up to $2500) and a large grants stream (for projects over $2500).
Deadline: ongoing
Web: www.scratchonline.ca/programs.php
Canadian Commission for UNESCO
New Canada Council program will support artistic exchange between Aboriginal elders and youth.
Deadline: June 15, 2006
Contact: Louise Profeit-Leblanc, Aboriginal Arts Coordinator, (800) 263-5588 ext. 4222
E-mail: louise.profeit-leblanc@canadacouncil.ca
The Aboriginal and Northern Community Action Program (ANCAP)
Call for Proposals -- The Aboriginal and Northern Community Action Program (ANCAP) of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) recently announced funding available for impacts and adaptation to climate change projects this year. $375,000 is available for projects north of 60, with a maximum $70,000 funding per project.
Deadline: August 31, 2006
E-mail: Marie-Eve Neron (neronm@ainc-inac.gc.ca) or Yanie Chauret (chaurety@inac.gc.ca)
Universite Laval and Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Post Doctoral Position. Complementary projects in response to climate change in the North: 1) Capacity Building of Environment and Health Surveillance in Inuit Regions, and 2) Better understanding the influence of climate change on food security.
E-mail: susie.bernier@crchul.ulaval.ca
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Research & Development Program. Proposals accepted May 15-June 30.
Web: www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca/015/cfp_e.htm
Evergreen
Evergreen is pleased to announce its 2006 grant program offered to community groups across Canada working on urban naturalization and community gardening projects on public lands. Evergreen's grants support the restoration and stewardship of urban habitats such as woodlands, meadows and wetlands.
Deadline: March 31, 2006
Web: www.evergreen.ca/en
Voice
Women & Environments International Magazine
Women & Environments International Magazine is looking for submissions for its upcoming issue on climate change. This issue will contribute to meetings and discussions of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development and UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in 2006 and 2007. We encourage submissions that analyze climate change from diverse perspectives of gender, sexual identity, race, class, ability, age, socio-cultural and regional differences among others.
Web: www.weimag.com
Contact: Women & Environments International Magazine (WEI Mag), e-mail we.mag@utoronto.ca
Topic Magazine seeks contributors for print and web magazines
Get some press coverage! Topic Magazine is interested in asking people who might never have thought of writing for a magazine to write -- they're interested in extraordinary lives. They are looking for anyone and everyone... from a prostitute in Prague, to a competitive eater in the national circuit, to a prison reform activist, or a teenager battling depression in remote Alaska.
Contacts: Have questions about the print magazine? Contact Dawn at dawn.chan@topicmag.com. Have questions about the web magazine? Contact Nina at nina.weiss@topicmag.com
Planners For Tomorrow
The Planners For Tomorrow Youth Salon is looking for submissions for an on-line publication that will feature the work and reflections of innovative youth planners of today-- in order to teach the planners for tomorrow how to meaningfully engage youth. You're the expert, so we want to hear from you! Submissions can take many formats, a paper, a story, a poem, a photo essay, a video, or an artwork that describes your experience planning and running a project or program driven by youth and/or involving youth.
Deadline: May 31st, 2006
Web: www.plannersfortomorrow.ca/salon
Youth Environmental Network
The Youth Environmental Network would like to invite you to its Annual General Meeting on Saturday June 24 between 4 and 7 EDT (1 and 4 PDT). This is your opportunity to be involved in the governance of the YEN, to propose amendments and changes to the bylaws, give the Board of Directors input on your vision for YEN, and just generally connect with other dedicated, active young environmentalists.
Conference call:
YEN would like to hold it's AGM via conference call this year. YEN needs the approval of 10% of the membership to do so. If you are a member, please send us a conference call "yes" or "no" to barbara.jsvs.hayes@gmail.com.
Interested in participating? Contact Barbara at barbara.jsvs.hayes@gmail.com.
Glocal Youth Parliament
Do you ever dream about the future? Would you like to share your thoughts on international issues with youth from around the world? The Glocal Youth Parliament wants to give you that chance. What is the GYP? The Glocal Youth Parliament is an international network of almost 200 youth who met in Rome in 2002 to dream about the future. The Glocal Youth Parliament is looking for two new delegates (one male, one female) to represent Toronto in the GYP for a two-year term (2006-2008).
Applicants must be 16-24 years of age and Toronto residents. For more information about globalization see www.glocalforum.org or www.glocalyouth.org.
The municipality of Toronto will choose the delegates by the end of May, and they will attend the next annual GYP conference to be held in Ankara, Turkey from June 30th-July 3rd, 2006 (expenses are fully paid for conference attendance).
Contact: gyptoronto@hotmail.com
Vancouver World Peace Forum, June 23rd-28th
The World Peace Forum 2006 is an international gathering of individuals, groups and civic governments from cities and communities to envision a living culture of peace and sustainability in our lifetimes.
World Youth Forum
Leading up to UN-HABITAT's Third Session of the World Urban Forum, a Youth Forum will be organized to showcase best practices and projects on youth-led development. Youth-Leaders from around the world will come together to share good examples of youth-led projects and programmes and to build networks.
Contact: The World Urban Forum & Youth: worldurbanforum2006@canada.com and www.eya.ca/wuf or contact UN-HABITAT: ngounit@unhabitat.org and www.unhabitat.org/wuf/2006
International Youth Day
This year's theme will be: "Tackling Poverty Together -- involving young people in the fight against poverty." Get out and organize! Let's show the South what the far North can do! Celebrate the role of youth in society and highlight areas of concern. This is our chance to scream!
Contact: AYN for ideas and support (arcticyouth@gmail.com). Check into the United Nations Programme on Youth website for info on other events taking place that day. To add your event, send an e-mail to youth@un.org. More info on: www.un.org/esa/socdev/unyin/iyouthday.htm
Courses and conferences
Coastal Zone Canada 2006 Youth Forum
We would like to invite you to participate in the Coastal Zone Canada Youth Forum in Tuktoyaktuk, in Canada's Western Arctic, August 11-14, 2006. If you're between the ages of 15 and 29, and interested in the environment and change, Tuktoyaktuk NWT is where you'll want to be this summer! The Youth Forum in Tuktoyaktuk will be an exciting opportunity to exchange ideas and learn about new and emerging ways to manage and adapt to coastal change. The theme of this year's conference is "change and sustainability in Arctic coastal communities" and Participants will be considering how livelihoods depend on the coast, from research, to hunting and fishing, to shipping and travel routes. We will look at how coastal residents can better adjust to changing times and conditions. We are confident that the Coastal Zone Canada 2006 Youth Forum will provide many opportunities to learn and share with other youth from the Arctic and the rest of the world.
Contact: youth.forum@czc06.ca
Schools on Board 2006 Field Program
The 2006 expedition will take place October 29-November 11, 2006. Schools on Board will join the ArcticNet science teams on board the CCGS Amundsen (Canada's state-of-the-art research icebreaker), in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The onboard program will take participants through Frobisher Bay, across the Hudson Strait, along the Labrador Shelf and into the fjords of northern Labrador, proceeding into the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and ending at the Coast Guard port in Quebec City.Schools can apply today to send one of their students and/or teachers on board this exciting science expedition -- join the team of 2 program leaders, 8 students, and 2 teachers. Preliminary schedule, costs, and application information are all available on the website -- www.arcticnet.ulaval.ca (click on Schools on Board banner). Schools will be selected by the end of June (2006) so that they are ready to select their participant in September.
Contact: barberl@cc.umanitoba.ca
Grassy Narrows First Nation
Grassy Narrows First Nation is holding two important gatherings this summer. You are invited to attend and learn about the environmental issues they've faced and their current fight against unsustainable logging in their traditional territory.
Dates: Ceremonies and Workshops: June 13, 14, 15. Powwow: June 16, 17, 18. Solidarity gathering: July 10-16 (training, workshops, and action)
Web: www.freegrassy.org
Indigenous International Environmental Gathering
Indigenous Environmental Network, 14th Protecting Mother Earth Conference, July 6-9, 2006, Cass Lake, Minnesota (within the sovereign territories of the Leech Lake Anishinaabe Nation).
Web: www.ienearth.org
Pioneers of Change Network
The 2006 Annual Meeting of the Pioneers of Change Network will be held August 19th-25th on the East Coast at "The Shire" -- a study and practice ground for a sustainable human future. Summer School is an exciting opportunity to engage with young practitioners who are working in all areas of their societies for positive change. It will be a place to bring your burning questions and best learning to engage in a global community for 6 days.
Jobs
EcoKids
Earth Day Canada is seeking an EcoKids Student Intern to work on the EcoKids program for the summer. EcoKids is an environmental education program for youth (ages 7-12) who care about the planet. Since 1994, the EcoKids Program has empowered Canadian youth with environmental knowledge and hands-on activities, and presented this information in fun, exciting ways that increase awareness and encourage active community involvement. The Intern will work on a variety of tasks in support of EcoKids and other Earth Day Canada environmental education programs. S/he will conduct research on environmental topics and perform outreach activities as required. Applicants must be between 15-17 years of age.
When: July 4-August 25, 2006; 4 days per week, 7 hours per day
Web: www.earthday.ca, www.ecokids.ca
Money: An honorarium of $1,500 will be given at the end of work period
Deadline: June 16, 2006
Contact: EcoKids Program Manager
Earth Day Canada
503-111 Peter Street
Toronto, Ontario M5V 2H1
Fax: (416) 599-3100
E-mail: ecokids@earthday.ca
Quebec Regional Coordinator, Sustainable Campuses, Sierra Youth Coalition
The Quebec Regional Coordinator for Sustainable Campuses is integral in increasing and building upon the successes of the "Academia to Action" project (formerly Greening the Ivory Towers) in the province. The ideal candidate is a motivated, inspired and knowledgeable youth, has been active in the sustainable campuses movement, and has previous experience with SYC programs.
When: August 2006 to April 2007; start date Aug 01, 2006; part-time approximately 20 hours/week
Where: Flexible
Money: $1,000/month salary, with stipend for travel and costs
Deadline: June 30th, 2006
Contact: Sustainable Campuses National Coordinator Geneva Guerin at national@syc-cjs.org. For more info check out www.syc-cjs.org/sustainable
Regional Coordinator, Glocal Youth Parliament
Regional Coordinators maintain and expand the Glocal Youth Parliament network within their regional jurisdiction. Their presence and expertise in the region provides easier access to youth and potential local partners than GYP staff have from Glocal Forum Headquarters in Rome. Regional Coordinators commit 10 hours of time per week to their duties, including network contact and management, fundraising, event coordination in close partnership with Glocal Forum staff. Regional Coordinators receive a stipend of 1600 euro annually.
Web: www.glocalforum.org or www.glocalyouth.org
Contact: nell@glocalforum.org
National Coordinator, Creating Local Connections Canada, TakingITGlobal
TakingITGlobal seeks a dynamic National Project Coordinator for Creating Local Connections Canada (CLC Canada), a collaborative three-year program (2006-2009) of TakingITGlobal. CLC Canada aims to inspire, inform, and involve youth as engaged participants in Canadian society through capacity building workshops, arts, online and in-person forums, networking, media creation, and other initiatives. This position will be based in Toronto, Ontario.
Earth Justice Action Summer!
Intern with Rainforest Action Network and ForestEthics -- interested in learning to live, organize, and take non-violent direct action with the community of Grassy Narrows. Seeking dedicated activists, writers, photographers, videographers, and techies with a commitment to social and ecological justice.
Web: www.wakeupweyco.com
Contact: Leah and David at summerinterngn@yahoo.ca
IISD
Paid internships to UNITAR. They are currently looking for someone who is available from August 2006-February 2007. To qualify you must:
- be Canadian
- be under 30
- have never had paid international work experience before
- HAVE FINISHED YOUR DEGREE
They will consider applications until the position is filled.
Web: www.iisd.org/interns
Muktuk Adventures
Summer opportunity for someone who loves dogs. Husky farm in the Yukon needs someone to help with our humane animal care program and environmental care. Also grow herbs organically, but have not yet been certified. Duties involve helping with humane care and feeding of 108 very friendly huskies; helping with daily free-runs; and helping with greenhouse and garden chores. This is an unpaid/barter position -- you offer your time and efforts in return for meals, a room in our house, and the experience of working with huskies in Canada's north.
Web: www.muktuk.com
Deadline: May 31, 2006
Start date: June 10, 2006 (negotiable)
Contact: Anne Tayler at muktuk@northwestel.net
Circumpolar Young Leaders Internships
Web: www.iisd.org/interns/arctic
Jobs North: Work Opportunities in Northwest Territories, Canada
Web: www.jobsnorth.ca
Alaska Job Center Network
Web: www.jobs.state.ak.us
Raven Recycling
Wanted: Administrative assistant
Web: www.yuwin.ca/english/job_board.cfm?Id=3136
Yukon Fish & Wildlife Management Board
Wanted: Community Stewardship Program Coordinator
Web: www.yuwin.ca/english/job_board.cfm?Id=3113
Yukon Salmon Committee
Wanted: Habitat Consultant
Web: www.yuwin.ca/english/job_board.cfm?Id=3090
Taiga Rescue Network
Wanted: Information Coordinator
Web: www.taigarescue.org
Contact: connectwithdamien@gmail.com
Yukon Conservation Society
Wanted: Trail Guide Coordinator
Web: www.yukonconservation.org/trailguidecoord.pdf
Access Consulting Group
Wanted: Senior Environmental Manager
Web: www.yuwin.ca
Yukon Salmon Committee
Wanted: Habitat Consultant
Web: www.yuwin.ca
Volunteer opportunities
Northern Youth Abroad is seeking host families
Northern Youth Abroad is seeking host families in southern Canada for the 2006 Northern Youth Abroad (NYA) program. NYA is a leadership program fostering cross-cultural awareness, career goals and international citizenship in youth from Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. They are looking for host families for 5 weeks this summer, approximately July 6th to August 12th.
Web: www.nyaponline.org
Contact: Rebecca Bisson, Program Officer at (866) 212-2307 or rebecca@nyaponline.org.
Taking IT Global
Russian Translations and Website Assistant: Taking IT Global is looking for volunteers.
Web: about.takingitglobal.org/d/getinvolved?view=60
AIDS 2006 Conference
If you would like to receive e-mails regarding volunteer opportunities for the AIDS 2006 Conference, please send an e-mail to hivaids@takingitglobal.org. For more info, check out events.takingitglobal.org/aids2006.
Canada World Youth
Now taking applications for live/work abroad programs. Apply on-line at www.canadaworldyouth.org
Contact: (866) 7-VOYAGE (786-9243)
2007 Canada Games
Seeking planning volunteers for various areas, including Environmental Services.
Contact: (867) 393-5526 or volunteer@2007canadagames.ca
Info
ILO: Global Employment Trends report
ILO published its annual Global Employment Trends report, highlighting that unemployment continues to grow and that youth now make up half of those out of work. Young people between 15 and 24 years old are more than three times as likely as adults to be out of work. The ILO called this figure "troublesome", given that youth make up only 25 per cent of the working-age population. For more information, see www.ilo.org/public/english/bureau/inf/pr/2006/1.htm.
Northern Climate Exchange
Weathering Change/NCE Updates -- information about climate change research and observations in the North. For more info contact ksandifo@yukoncollege.yk.ca
Contests
Planners for Tommorow
Are you 30 years or younger? Have you ever planned or organized a project or program that mobilized youth for community development? Planners for Tomorrow is looking for submissions for an online publication that will feature the work and reflections of innovative youth planners of today- in order to teach the planners for tomorrow how to meaningfully engage youth. How: a paper, a story, a poem, a photo essay, a video, or an artwork that describes your experience planning and running a project or program driven by youth and/or involving youth.
Deadline: May 31st, 2006
Web: www.plannersfortomorrow.ca
Contact: info@plannersfortomorrow.ca
Upcoming events
Youth workshop-conference
This project is a great opportunity for youth and leaders worldwide to help support youth initiatives and environmental projects in Africa and to support equal representation for youth from the global south at the next COP/MOP in Nairobi. If you were in Montreal you will remember that equal representation among youth from the global south and the global north was a critical concern that needs to be addressed for future COP/MOPS. This project is a great way to make sure that happens.
Contact: Rachel Nampinga, Project Coordinator and Youth and Development Officer, ECOWATCH-AFRICA (nrachelk@yahoo.com)
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