Mootookakio'ssin

12/20/2024

Have experience in administrative assistance, project coordination, or arts administration? A ULethbridge research project is looking for an Indigenous Research Coordinator. Apply by January 3rd!

The Niitsitapi Pod of the Abundant Intelligences research program is seeking applications for a Coordinator to oversee the general operations of our research activities.About Abundant IntelligencesAbundant Intelligences is an ambitious, large-scale six-year research program exploring how to integrat...

12/02/2024

Learn a bit more about the new name for the Apani Blackfoot Digital Library and work being done by outstanding University of Lethbridge students.

The Blackfoot Digital Library (BDL) has received a Blackfoot name — Apani. The name, chosen by Elder Jerry Potts, translates to moth or butterfly and means ‘those that transfer knowledge.’From left to right are Pam and Martin Heavy Head, Jerry Potts, Danielle Heavy Head, Bryce Many Fingers, Li...

09/18/2024

Interested in teaching Indigenous Art Studio courses at the UofL? The Faculty of Fine Arts (Piiksinaasin) is seeking sessional instructors for the Winter 2025 term.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate(s) will demonstrate their ability to teach the course(s) through a combination of education, training, and artistic experience. Candidates should demonstrate that their artistic practice is located within Indigenous worldviews, methodologies, epistemologies, and/or material practices and must demonstrate that they can teach and mentor students engaged in a range of art practices, with a range of levels of experience. Preferred candidates will demonstrate strong connections to Blackfoot culture, artistic practices, language, and/or community.

More details in the ad!
https://uleth.peopleadmin.ca/postings/7754?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaF9qCQlkG2xiAAklg9Kj091a15YFONVleo9AqYYNp9YuLJy0Ro2Fgql7E_aem_JyFlDB76mS2xVb0w_lgdgg

The Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge invites applications for prospective Sessional Lecturer employment opportunities. The Faculty offers courses in Art, Art History, Museum Studies, Drama, Music, Digital Audio Arts, New Media, and Cinema. We are seeking applications in all areas...

04/03/2024

Paid summer job with the BDL! Get paid and course credit!

This position will be of interest to a Blackfoot student who is interested in working with historical documents and media as well as other elements of Blackfoot culture alongside its originator. The work is a part of a year-long project to revitalize the Blackfoot Digital Library and will result in the student making a large contribution to this vital community resource. Work will include such things as performing inventories, applying appropriate metadata, adding content, updating audio and video files, and adding new forms of documentation.

https://myexperience.uleth.ca/studentjobs.htm

Student job with the BDL is now available. Email [email protected] with your resume

08/31/2023

Another job opportunity! Gain work experience in research and copywriting as well as course credit through a Fall 2023 Applied Study (12 weeks, 10 hrs/week, $20/hour, 3-course credit). Mootookakio’ssin is looking for a UofL student with knowledge of Blackfoot history and culture to assist with research and writing for mootookakiossin.ca. Your work will become a part of this long-term project to assist in the process of Blackfoot knowledge renewal and transmission. A great fit for students in Indigenous Studies, New Media, Art, Museum Studies, or Management and Marketing with an interest in gaining experience in digital archives.

Apply by uploading your resume through this form: bit.ly/3QVGQMQ

08/29/2023

UofL students - we’re hiring! Gain work experience in web design and course credit through our Fall 2023 Applied Study (12 weeks, 10 hrs/week, $20/hour, 3-course credit)

The Blackfoot Digital Library is looking for a UofL student to help the Web Design team review and update our site to meet the needs of our growing digital collection. Students with skills in writing and visual mapping as well as strong connections and knowledge of Blackfoot history and culture are encouraged to apply.

Apply by uploading your resume here: bit.ly/3YTei8B

04/17/2023

~Summer Employment Opportunity!~ Research and Program Assistant

The University of Lethbridge Art Gallery/Mootookakio'ssin has a paid summer job opening for a post-secondary student inspired by Cultural Research and Programs, and eager to learn new skills. We’re looking for a Research and Program Assistant to work in three related areas of focus:

1. Mootookakio’ssin (Blackfoot Objects Digital Imaging Project) Outreach – to assist with researching information to support content on the Mootookakio’ssin website and with developing community engagement programs to youth in Blackfoot Reserves or Blackfoot urban agencies.

2. Mootookakio’ssin Website & social media content – to be involved with creation and content management for the website and social media promotion for the Mootookakio’ssin Project.

3. Indigenous content development for Youth Art Camps 2023 – to work with the Summer Art Camps Team to create and lead Indigenous and Blackfoot specific art activities for area youth over July & August.

This position is significantly supported by the Young Canada Works (YCW) program.
For more details, or to register with YCW (no cost) and apply for this position, please go to: https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/

Closes at 4pm on April 26th.

04/01/2023

Oki! For the month of April we will be hosting Matsiyikkapisaiki (Frog Moon) event for the Kainai High School students.

We are looking forward to celebrating this Spring event with the students! 🌸🌹😁

03/03/2023

Oki and Happy Friday!

Mootookakio'ssin would like to thank all of you who came out to attend our Eagle Moon/Winter Stories event!

Stay tuned in for our next event in March!

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02/27/2023

Oki!

Just a friendly reminder to attend the Eagle Moon 🦅🌕 Event tomorrow.
If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment or instant message us.

Thanks so much, we hope to see you all there! 😄😄

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02/27/2023

Oki!

I hope you all had a great reading week break to fully recharge 🤩✨
Here is a smudge for you to keep on persevering with your studies! 💨

Today’s Blackfoot word is Iikakiimat-to preserve and work hard💪🏽✊🏽