##Required Position

Full-time one year NOHFC internship appointment

##Responsibilities

Vacancy Status: Existing position

This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here: https://nohfc.ca/public-program/workforce-development-program/

nandawejigewin gamig, an informal research space for Indigenous community driven research, at Laurentian University have an exciting opportunity to join their team as an Intern: nandawejigewin gamig Research Projects Coordinator. This is a Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Internship arrangement, and the successful candidate must reside or be willing to relocate to Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. This opportunity is solely on-campus and in-person for the full 52 Weeks.

Summary

The research project falls under nandawejigewin gamig, and is titled: ka maamwizimi wii nakiiying wii giitaa’anongoog (formerly SSHRC RGDI). It is led by Dr. Joey-Lynn Wabie and driven by two local anishinaabe community partners: Julia Pegahmagabow: akinomooshin wigwam, inc., & Vince Pawis: White Buffalo Road Healing Lodge, Inc. These organizations are dedicated to Indigenous resurgence, or the reconnecting of Indigenous peoples with their own knowledges, governance, languages, ceremonies, relationships, and lands, thereby addressing the systems and impacts of racism and colonialism as they impact Indigenous peoples. Our collective focus is on the application and evaluation of the Niigaaniiwin, 7 Pointed Star Hub Model which is an Anishnaabe, culturally based and supportive framework for community engagement, planning, and research sharing practices; which are grounded in the principles of Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, Love, Wisdom, and Truth.

nandawejigewin gamig is an informal research space for Indigenous community driven research, at Laurentian University. The name was given to the space in 2024 by Waba Moko Ikwe from Barriere Lake First Nation. Its loose translation is “looking/searching for something” “space/home”. We aim to make nandawe ‘a home away from home’ for Indigenous community members, students, staff, and faculty. We host events, classes, feasts, and ceremonies within our space. We also welcome placement students, graduate teaching assistants, and new graduates to work on one of our community led & driven research projects:

ka maamwizimi wii nakiiying wii giitaa’anongoog (formerly SSHRC RGDI)

nengaajchigewin traditional Indigenous parenting series

Tinakiwin

nish community action

Wolf Lake First Nation community planning

The Opportunity

We are looking for an intern to: (1) learn about coordinating research projects within the academic institution; (2) receive mentorship through an associate professor and affiliated faculty and staff members associated with nandawejigewin gamig; and (3) work alongside Indigenous community organizations, including akinoomoshin wigwam and White Buffalo Road Healing Lodge, on their research goals. The skills development opportunity within this internship will provide the successful candidate with the ability to understand Indigenous community engagement, planning, and research sharing practices. This internship involves the use of am model applied in community to test its usefulness and gain feedback from its users to validate and/or modify it for repeated use from other researchers. This model will assist in solving the practical problem of harmful research conducted by unknowing but well-intentioned researchers wishing to work with Indigenous communities. The intern will implement the model with the supervisor and learn how to test models, evaluate, adjust, and present them to the larger public for their use.

The nandawejigewin gamig Research Projects Coordinator will report to the project lead, Dr.Joey-Lynn Wabie.

Responsibilities

Organize and assist with the research project’s following deliverables:

Organize and assist with the facilitation of 3 planning meetings for conversational and relational sharing of the vision by creating tangible steps on how to achieve akinoomoshin wigwam and White Buffalo Road Healing Lodge’s specific research objectives.

Organize and assist with the facilitation of one gathering to solidify community research plans through entering ceremony with akinoomoshin wiigwam to mark the beginning of their research (wampum belt making).

Organize and assist the Digital Debaajemat Filmmakers to ensure the smooth delivery of three short films, and one accompanying research guide.

Organize and assist the nandawe team, akinoomoshin wigwam, and White Buffalo Road Healing Lodge on writing about the process involved with the use of the Niigaaniiwin, 7 Pointed Star Hub Model.

Liaise with other Indigenous communities, faculty, staff, and students to advertise the Niigaaniiwin, 7 Pointed Star Hub Model and programs associated with nandawe.

Perform other duties, as assigned.

##Qualifications

Master’s degree in a health-related field, or near completion;

Research experience working with Indigenous peoples within Canada, more specifically, the Anishinabek of this territory;

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural humility and their accompanying principles and practices;

Thorough understanding of Indigenous worldviews and traditional protocols including familiarity with the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action;

Understanding of tricouncil agency funding agencies, with focus on SSHRC;

Knowledge of how to manage and administer project funds (within the university) with the project lead;

Demonstrated ability to analyze, plan, deliver and report on multiple deliverables or action items in an effective and timely manner;

Excellent leadership, team building, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills;

Outstanding communication (written and verbal) skills in order to build and cultivate relationships with a variety of stakeholders and manage difficult situations with diplomacy and tact;

Ability to self-manage and be emotionally intelligent.

Ability to work fluently (verbal and written) in both official languages, French and English, is required;

NOHFC Internship Requirements:

Must qualify under the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation:

Are new entrants into the work force, are transitioning to a new career, or the unemployed or underemployed who are entering a new field.

Have not previously participated in a NOHFC-funded internship.

Are at least 18 years of age; and reside, and be legally entitled to work, in Canada.

The position requires a valid driver’s license and access to independent and reliable transportation.

This position is designated as one that requires a variable work schedule. However, it is understood that your work week will consist of 35 hours.

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