FIRST NATIONS UNIVERSITY OF CANADA

RESEARCH ASSISTANTS

(CASUAL POSITIONS)

First Nations University of Canada invites applicants for the positions of Research Assistants for the research project, “Studies of physical parameters of Indigenous artifacts; collecting and preserving the relating oral stories”. Within this two-year project, academics from FNUniv, University of Regina and Royal Saskatchewan Museum will collect Indigenous artifacts, study their physical parameters and collect and preserve oral stories. Pelican Narrows and Sturgeon Lake First Nations community members will participate in the project. The project is supported by Ministry of Canadian Heritage.

The Organization:

First Nations University provides an opportunity for students of all nations to learn in an environment of First Nations cultures and values. The University continues to uphold its mission of enhancing the quality of life, and to preserve, protect and interpret the history, language, culture and artistic heritage of First Nations people. The University is a unique place of learning, specializing in Indigenous knowledge and providing post-secondary education for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students alike within a culturally supportive environment. First Nations University is a federated college of the University of Regina, and its academic programs are accredited through that institution.

Duties and Qualifications:

Applicants have to be post-secondary students attending/affiliated from Canadian universities. Applicants originated with Pelican Narrows and Sturgeon Lake will be given preference.

Strong interpersonal skills are required. Strong proofreading, research and fact-checking skills with accuracy and attention to detail is necessary. The applicants have to be able to work with a voice-recorder and make meeting notes and working with MS Word is necessary. Familiarity with Indigenous meeting/ceremony ethics and demonstrated completion of coursework in archaeology or anthropology will be considered assets. As this position will have a fieldwork component, applicants should be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time.

Research Assistants will:

• Be trained in working with and artifacts
• Record oral histories from Indigenous community members
• Travel to First Nations communities for interviewing community members, conducting fieldwork and site recording

Application Procedure:

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply: The First Nations University of Canada relies on section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in employment for this position; therefore, please indicate your status on the cover letter.

The competition will remain open until the position is filled.

To apply for this position please apply online at www.fnuniv.ca

FNUniv only accepts online applications.

First Nations University of Canada would like to thank you for your interest and to all those that applied; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information about the project contact Dr. Arzu Sardarli at asardarli@fnuniv.ca