Indigenous Intern - Centre for Human Rights Research
About the role
Centre for Human Rights Research
Vice-President(Research & International)
Position number: 21014
Date posted: February 27, 2026
Date closed: March 13, 2026
Job details
Indigenous Intern - Centre for Human Rights Research
Full-time:
Yes
Permanent:
No
Work schedule:
35/Hour Week, Monday - Friday
Salary:
$21.75 per Hour
Appointment Dates
May 4, 2026 to August 21, 2026
For more information please contact: Sarah Deckert - Sarah.Deckert@umanitoba.ca
Qualifications
ISSIP REQUIREMENTS:
-
Must be Indigenous (First Nation, Inuit, Métis).
-
Must be registered at the University of Manitoba as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in both terms (Fall 2025 and Winter 2026). Students must have a minimum 60% course load (at least 9 credit hours per term for undergraduate students).
EDUCATION:
-
Students nearing completion of their undergraduate degree preferred.
-
Students should have knowledge and interest in water rights, climate justice, Indigenous Studies and/or Human Rights.
EXPERIENCE:
-
Experience in conducting literature searches on issues related to water justice.
-
Experience drafting reports, popular articles, and other written documents.
-
Experience managing and completing projects independently.
-
Experience organizing and hosting events and meetings (virtual and in-person) is an asset.
-
Due to the focus on curriculum development, experience working with young people in an educational context is an asset.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential.
- Enthusiasm and interest in Indigenous rights and human rights is essential.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Ability to write clearly and concisely. - Must have experience using computer software related to word processing and data management (e.g., Microsoft Office, Reference Management System, Zotero, Zoom).
- Must be self-motivated and be able to work independently.
Key responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Research:
-
Literature reviews on issues of water justice, climate justice, Indigenous research methodologies, and/or water governance.
-
Developing engaging, well-designed and relevant presentations on issues of water justice, climate justice, Indigenous water governance, and water rights issues. Primary audience will be middle and high school students.
-
Match learning objectives from Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning curricula to presentation content.
-
Developing research briefs and guides on pertinent human rights and social justice issues.
Communications and Web:
-
Developing content to profile the work of the "Just Waters" initiative to a wide range of audiences. - Assisting CHRR in the development of new web content.
-
Sharing CHRR events and work through social media and other promotional strategies.
Administrative and Project Management:
- Administrative tasks such as organizing team meetings; taking meeting minutes and distributing to attendees, sorting and maintaining files, data entry, other clerical duties.
- Assist in event planning (both virtual and in-person) for on campus and community-based events. - Assist in the development of Just Waters- Water Rights Speakers Bureau protocols and processes.
- Fulfilling other duties as assigned.
Additional information
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
About University of Manitoba
We attract people from around the world who share our ideals and vision for positive change. We believe in embracing challenges and taking action. Our students, researchers and alumni bring their unique voices to learning and discovery, shaping new ways of doing things and contributing to important conversations in topics that matter most, from human rights to global health to climate change. We are where imagination and action collide.
Indigenous Intern - Centre for Human Rights Research
About the role
Centre for Human Rights Research
Vice-President(Research & International)
Position number: 21014
Date posted: February 27, 2026
Date closed: March 13, 2026
Job details
Indigenous Intern - Centre for Human Rights Research
Full-time:
Yes
Permanent:
No
Work schedule:
35/Hour Week, Monday - Friday
Salary:
$21.75 per Hour
Appointment Dates
May 4, 2026 to August 21, 2026
For more information please contact: Sarah Deckert - Sarah.Deckert@umanitoba.ca
Qualifications
ISSIP REQUIREMENTS:
-
Must be Indigenous (First Nation, Inuit, Métis).
-
Must be registered at the University of Manitoba as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in both terms (Fall 2025 and Winter 2026). Students must have a minimum 60% course load (at least 9 credit hours per term for undergraduate students).
EDUCATION:
-
Students nearing completion of their undergraduate degree preferred.
-
Students should have knowledge and interest in water rights, climate justice, Indigenous Studies and/or Human Rights.
EXPERIENCE:
-
Experience in conducting literature searches on issues related to water justice.
-
Experience drafting reports, popular articles, and other written documents.
-
Experience managing and completing projects independently.
-
Experience organizing and hosting events and meetings (virtual and in-person) is an asset.
-
Due to the focus on curriculum development, experience working with young people in an educational context is an asset.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential.
- Enthusiasm and interest in Indigenous rights and human rights is essential.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Ability to write clearly and concisely. - Must have experience using computer software related to word processing and data management (e.g., Microsoft Office, Reference Management System, Zotero, Zoom).
- Must be self-motivated and be able to work independently.
Key responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Research:
-
Literature reviews on issues of water justice, climate justice, Indigenous research methodologies, and/or water governance.
-
Developing engaging, well-designed and relevant presentations on issues of water justice, climate justice, Indigenous water governance, and water rights issues. Primary audience will be middle and high school students.
-
Match learning objectives from Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning curricula to presentation content.
-
Developing research briefs and guides on pertinent human rights and social justice issues.
Communications and Web:
-
Developing content to profile the work of the "Just Waters" initiative to a wide range of audiences. - Assisting CHRR in the development of new web content.
-
Sharing CHRR events and work through social media and other promotional strategies.
Administrative and Project Management:
- Administrative tasks such as organizing team meetings; taking meeting minutes and distributing to attendees, sorting and maintaining files, data entry, other clerical duties.
- Assist in event planning (both virtual and in-person) for on campus and community-based events. - Assist in the development of Just Waters- Water Rights Speakers Bureau protocols and processes.
- Fulfilling other duties as assigned.
Additional information
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
About University of Manitoba
We attract people from around the world who share our ideals and vision for positive change. We believe in embracing challenges and taking action. Our students, researchers and alumni bring their unique voices to learning and discovery, shaping new ways of doing things and contributing to important conversations in topics that matter most, from human rights to global health to climate change. We are where imagination and action collide.