Sistering Indigenous and Western Science Program

Are you interested in science research and how it can be braided with traditional Indigenous knowledge? SINEWS is for you!

Indigenous knowledge? SINEWS is for you!

Women, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, including cis, trans and non-binary, are under represented in many science fields and disciplines. SINEWS wants to change that by providing early career development experiences to encourage students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs to explore new opportunities in the sciences or increase opportunities for those already enrolled in science programs. SINEWS is a paid mentorship program that pairs two female identifying post-secondary students (one Indigenous and one non-Indigenous) with a researcher from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). Over the course of eight months, student pairs will develop and implement a research project that falls within NRCan’s mandate and addresses an Indigenous community’s need. The goal of SINEWS is to help female students increase their capacity in the areas of traditional knowledge, Indigenous relations and engagement and provide a solid base for their future career.

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Contact:

Jaime Wolfe

She/Her | Elle/Lui

SINEWS Program Manager/Gestionnaire de programme SINEWS

Northern Forestry Centre/Centre de Foresterie du Nord

Natural Resources Canada/Ressources Naturelles Canada

Cell: (431) 374-2075

jaime.wolfe@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

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National Research Council R&D Student Work Opportunities for Summer 2022

Do you know a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in an engineering or a computer science program? Do you know a student looking for a friendly summer job environment where they could contribute to the development of new technologies?

Apply to NRC’s Student Employment Program before February 13th, 2022, and make sure to insert the keyword #FNNBOA-S2022 in your resume and cover letter

Deadline: February 13, 2022

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Get to Know Our Youth - Kayla Peters and Emily White

Naut'sa mawt Tribal Council is pleased to spotlight two of our youth from the Youth Advisory Council, Kayla Peters, Tla'amin Nation, and Emily White, Klahoose First Nation and Tla'amin Nation.

Youth Profile: Tla'amin Nation's Kayla Peters

My name is Kayla Peters. I am Coast Salish from the Tla’amin Nation, located on the Sunshine Coast of BC. However, I grew up in the greater Vancouver area most of my life. I hold a BA in Child & Youth care work. I have also invested my time studying acting and received my diploma in theatre. I currently work for the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows School district.

Youth Profile: Klahoose First Nation's Emily White

ʔajɛčxʷʊt, Emily kʷət̓ᶿ nan. tawač kʷ ƛoʔos hɛga ɬaʔəmen. nišč ʔəkʷ ɬaʔəmen.

Hello, my name is Emily White, and I use She/Her pronouns. I am from Klahoose and Tla’amin Nations and currently reside in Tla’amin Territory. I hold a degree from the University of Victoria in Indigenous Studies and Applied Ethics. For work, I am a Councillor for Klahoose First Nation, and I am an ʔayʔaǰuθəm Language Learner and Research Assistant. I am very excited to be a part of the Naut'sa mawt Youth Advisory Council, and I look forward to making connections and learning from all of those who are willing to share. čɛčɛhatənapɛč.