This summer the University of Toronto Jr. DEEP Science program is offering 25 fully-funded scholarships for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit grade 7/8 students.
Partnering with First Nations House on campus, the program offers 2 weeks of both engineering and cultural activities. Transportation and a breakfast/snack/lunch program can be provided upon request.
Unfortunately, residence cannot be provided at this time.
From the program flyer:
“Jr. DEEP is modeled after our daVinci Engineering Enrichment Program (DEEP) Summer Academy for high school students. Jr. DEEP offers students the unique opportunity to learn about some of the most cutting-edge topics in science, technology, applied science and engineering. Instructors for Jr. DEEP are knowledgeable and enthusiastic undergraduate students in science and engineering who offer specialized knowledge and interest in the subject area they teach. Modeled after the extremely successful high school program daVinci Enrichment Program (DEEP), Jr. DEEP aims to engage students in grades 7 and 8 and encourage their interests through tons of hands-on and interactive activities!”
Each camp week of Jr. DEEP is 5 days in length (Monday to Friday). Supervised drop off begins at 8am and classes run from 9 am to 4 pm. Supervision is provided from 4 pm to 5 pm at no additional cost. The Aboriginal Program includes mornings for engineering activities and afternoons for cultural activities led by people in the community.
Deadline: First come first Serve – Please ignore the July 5th deadline on the Registration form
Local and regional Artists are invited to submit proposals for images of original artwork that will be integrated into glass panels on three wooden ‘Lantern’ structures along Pier 2, as part of the Waterfront Redevelopment.
RFP 040-2010 LANTERNS at Pier 2 Picnic Docks – Waterfront, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Eligibility: This competition is open to local and regional artists
Project Budget: $15, 000
Closing Date and Time: Thursday August 5, 2010 @ 4:00 pm local time
Additional Information and Submission Guidelines: http://www.thunderbay.ca/calltoartists
The Ontario Government Ministers of Energy and Infrastructure and Northern Development, Mines and Forestry have jointly released a bulletin regarding its growth plan for Northern Ontario. You can check out the bulletin at the following link:
Red Sky Metis Independent Nation is pleased to announce that in cooperation with RES Canada we are able to make available two $5000 bursaries to our members who register and complete an accredited Wind Turbine Technician training program or a training program relating to trades relevent to wind farm construction.
Additional information available here (PDF format) or from the office.
Applications available here (PDF format) or from the office.
Lakehead University, Faculty of Education invites applications for the position of Chair of Aboriginal Education. Here is advertisement link to the Chair of Aboriginal Education Posting on the Human Resources website at Lakehead University.
Review of applications will start June 1st and will continue until the position is filled.
We are asking you to write similar letters to the Ministry and we would appreciate receiving copies of any letters you write. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments.
We thought it would be a good idea to help spread some of the actual information about HST in Ontario. As you may already know, Red Sky Métis Independent Nation is not in favour of the HST for a number of obvious reasons. Regardless of our position, we feel it helps our community to share information we have about the HST so our members can better prepare for the coming taxation change on July 1, 2010. From the Ontario Government website:
Change in taxable status (you will pay when you didn’t have to before):
Electricity
Gasoline
Heating Fuels
Internet Access Fees
Personal Services (e.g., Hairstyling)
Professional Services (e.g., Legal, Accounting and Real Estate Fees and Commissions)
Tobacco
Consumers will not have to pay the provincial portion of the HST for:
Qualifying prepared food and beverages sold for $4.00 or less
Print newspapers
Children’s clothing and footwear
Children’s car seats and car booster seats
Diapers
Feminine hygiene products
Books (including audio books)
No change to the following items (taxed like always):
Adult Incontinence Products
Auto Insurance
Auto Rentals
Basic Groceries
Books
Cable TV Service
Cell Phone Charges
Certain Medical Devices
Child Car Seats and Car Booster Seats
Child Care Services
Children’s Clothing
Children’s Footwear
Cleaning Products (e.g., Soaps, Detergents)
Clothing
Crafting Supplies (Scissors, Yarn)
Diapers
Feminine Hygiene Products
Furniture
Home Insurance
Home Maintenance Equipment (Lawnmowers, Snow Blowers, Sprinklers)
We felt that in this day and age, it’s important to share basic information on how to write an effective resume and cover letter. Here, we’ve compiled some great resources to help you sell yourself for that next important job.
Yahoo! Finance is carrying a great article on resume killers that can put your resume in the trash instead of in the interview pile. From the article:
There Are No Numbers. One of the worst things you can do on a resume is be vague. Don’t just list your accomplishments in a general way — have the quantitative data to back it up. If you exceeded a goal, by how much did you exceed it? If you created and distributed company performance reports, how many did you do? Adding numbers concretizes your accomplishments and paints a better picture of what you actually did.
Also, make sure you are answering the “how” question. If you completed five projects this year instead of the expected four, how did you do it?
John Ralston Saul, a Canadian writer and philosopher, has written an excellent book called “A Fair Country”. It talks about the true nature of Canadian ideas and influences, as a Métis nation. We have uncovered a great video on Youtube that has an interview with Mr. Saul about his book. Watch and enjoy:
