Call for Applications: The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund

The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund is accepting grant applications until October 31, 2024. The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund is an initiative that complements other existing prize funds with a seed-fund program, providing training and mentorship, and encouraging innovation and solutions on a local level.

The fund is open to any individual with an incubator-stage product or service that directly benefits the Arctic environment or Arctic communities and has a positive, demonstrable impact on the Arctic. We especially encourage applications from Arctic Indigenous and/or Northern-based entrepreneurs. Expected grant disbursement amounts are in the range of $2,000 to $5,000 USD, though exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

Visit the fund webpage here for the full application criteria and list of application documents, more information about the fund, and benefits and expectations for the awardees.

If you have any questions about applying or the fund in general, please get in touch with us at entrepreneurship@uarctic.org. Please also inform the Global Learning Office Miyuki.arai@smu.ca of your proceeding with application.

Download a one-pager here

Call for Applications: Travel Support for Canadian UArctic Members

Saint Mary’s University is a member institution of the University of the Arctic (UArctic). UArctic is pleased to announce a call for applications under the Travel Support for Canadian UArctic Members.

This initiative aims to foster engagement and collaboration of Northern Canadians, including Indigenous peoples, within the UArctic network, with a specific focus on supporting participation and perspectives in UArctic activities and events. Priority for funding will be for Northern and Indigenous UArctic member faculty, students, community knowledge holders, Chairs and Thematic Network leads.

This program is made possible through the Global Arctic Leadership Initiative and supported by Global Affairs Canada.

The fund will provide up to $5,000 CAD in travel support to:

·        Students, faculty, and staff attending Arctic-related conferences, workshops, and meetings.

·        Institutionally-sponsored travel support for community knowledge holders.

·        UArctic Chairs and Thematic Network Leads representing UArctic at Arctic-related events.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed according to the following schedule:

·        April 30, 2024

·        August 31, 2024

·        December 31, 2024

To apply, please complete the application form (and inform the Global Learning Office Miyuki.arai@smu.ca of your proceeding with application), including a detailed budget and any supporting documentation through Memorial University’s Survey Apply system. Community member support requests must be sponsored by faculty, while student travel requests must be supported by a supervising professor.

For further inquiry, please contact the SMU Global Learning Office at Miyuki.arai@smu.ca. Lisa Goulet is the UArctic Membership Engagement Coordinator at lisa.goulet@uarctic.org.

All eligible members are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance collaboration and engagement within the UArctic network.

For additional information, please visit Memorial University’s UArctic Partnership website at https://www.mun.ca/uarctic/travel-fund/ and download the fund guide here.

Announcement from Academics Without Borders

Interested individuals can apply directly to AWB. If there are any questions and/or to inform the Global Learning Office of your application, please email Miyuki.arai@smu.ca.

ONLINE LEARNING CONTENT DEVELOPER

AWB’s experience during the pandemic has revealed the significant benefits of embracing online delivery as a major component of its operations. Online programming allows us to bring together large groups of volunteers from numerous countries with a wide range of expertise to offer projects in low and middle-income countries, including in places where on-site work was not previously possible.

We are looking for volunteers to assist with the development and delivery of online and blended projects in collaboration with other volunteers who have expertise in the content area of the project and with faculty and staff at our partner institutions. The support provided by the volunteer will vary with each project, including strategic guidance aimed at designing high-quality online educational spaces, adapting content to online delivery, and offering technical assistance.

The online teaching and learning content developers will assist other AWB volunteers to be more effective in achieving project objectives. There will also be opportunities to share your knowledge and skills with colleagues at partner universities who desire to learn about effective online teaching strategies and tools.

We are looking for 4-6 volunteers.  

We are looking for volunteers with knowledge and expertise in most of the following areas:

• Applying sound pedagogical design to online learning at the post-secondary level

• Advising and supporting instructors in creating online courses within a learning management system (LMS) or Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

• Working with instructors to implement best practices in online teaching

• Creating digital media content, such as: video/audio creation and editing, image editing and creation, blending and sequencing of content, and using common content creation software applications

• Applying Web development skills such as: overall page design and layout, embedding interactives using H5P, infographic creation

• Ensuring courses adhere to AWB and partner institution quality and accessibility standards

We are looking for experienced faculty and staff (working or retired) with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and 4 years of related work experience who meet the preceding requirements. Applicants with experience working in academic settings in low and middle-income countries are especially encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: October 12, 2023

An announcement from the Robin Rigby Trust

The Robin Rigby Trust is accepting applications for community-focused coastal research projects. Applications are due on October 31 2023.

For full details, please review the call information here.

An Announcement from The University of The Arctic

The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund

Applications for The Uarctic Entrepreneurship Fund are accepted until October 27 2023.

Those interested can attend a Q&A session on September 27 at 15:00 UTC (12:00 ADT). To register, click here.

To truly solve the challenges facing the Arctic, and thus the world, UArctic is committed to supporting the development of northern entrepreneurs and providing resources to help advance local ideas. The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund (click here) is a new initiative that complements existing, mature prize funds with a seed-fund program, encouraging innovation and solutions on a local level.

The fund is open to any individual with an incubator-stage product or service that directly benefits the Arctic environment or Arctic communities and has a positive, demonstrable impact on the Arctic. We especially encourage applications from Arctic Indigenous and/or northern-based entrepreneurs. Expected grant disbursement amounts are in the range of $2,000 to $5,000 USD, though exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

The pilot call for The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund is open until October 27, 2023.
 
Visit The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund webpages for the full application criteria and list of application documents, more information about the fund, and benefits and expectations for the awardees.

If you have any questions, email the Global Learning Office (Miyuki.arai@smu.ca) or entrepreneurship@uarctic.org.

An announcement from Atlantic Council For International Cooperation (ACIC)

ACIC is hosting their annual symposium ‘Cost of Change: Championing Social Justice, Health and Well-Being for All’ in PEI. Applications as well as requests for speakers and workshop proposals are now accepted as follows:

1. Applications Open | Partnership Engagement Fund

ACIC is excited to announce our new Partnership Enhancement Fund. This fund has been set up to facilitate connections and enhance relationships between ACIC member organizations and their international partners by providing travel funding for the partner to visit Atlantic Canada.

Interested in applying? Download this file here for more instructions, and apply by August 30, 2023. If you need more information or want to connect, reach out to us at membership@acic-caci.org. 

2. Request for Proposals | Host A Workshop at ACIC Symposium 2023

 ACIC Symposium ‘Cost of Change: Championing Social Justice, Health and Well-Being for All’ will explore the web of factors that shape our society, and the role money and resources play in both creating disparities and elevating poverty in the world. 

If you are interested in hosting a workshop, download this file here for more instructions and apply by August 27, 2023. If you need more information, reach out to us at membership@acic-caci.org.

3. Want To Recommend A Speaker for the Symposium?

At ACIC Symposium 2023, we will explore the cost of change under three sub-themes:

1.     International Cooperation and the Cost of Power

2.     Climate Change and the Cost of Action

3.     Decent Work and the Cost of Exploitation

We are currently seeking speaker recommendations from our members and network. If this topic sounds of interest, and you'd like to highlight your work, or the work of someone in your network, write to us at membership@acic-caci.org.

An announcement from Inter-Council Network

Stories of Change - Global Citizenship Education Webinar

To address current global challenges, the linkages between the global and the local are fundamentally important. Global citizenship education plays a critical role in this regard. It helps build skills and knowledge that are required to understand and play an active role in addressing complex global challenges in ways that inform change without (re)producing harmful practices. This webinar highlights provincial and regional councils’ work on global citizenship. Leaders in global citizenship education will share their projects and some of the promising practises they have integrated in their approaches to global citizenship. The webinar builds on ICN’s ongoing work on global citizenship. 

An announcement from Consulat général de France à Moncton et Halifax

The Embassy of France in Canada and the Consulate General of France in the Atlantic Provinces are re-launching the "France Alumni Canada" network this year. With more than 370,000 members worldwide, France Alumni brings together international alumni who have studied in France. Former and current students can join this network by registering for free on the France Alumni Canada digital platform (https://www.francealumni.fr/fr/poste/canada) and get the latest news by following the Linkedin page France Alumni Canada (https://www.linkedin.com/company/france-alumni-canada/).  

May 15 to 19, several meetings of the France Alumni network will take place across Canada. A reception will be held in the Atlantic Provinces on Tuesday, May 16 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the campus of the Université de Moncton, held in partnership with the Université de Moncton and the National Bank and is open to all, with a special focus on the Alumni of France.

The event is open to anyone, student or not, who has done a mobility in France, is considering doing so or simply wishes to join this network.

Announcement from Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute

Sign up for SICI's upcoming Short-term Virtual Course!

Course name: Spatial Dynamics,Urban Transportation & Planning 

Starts May 20, 2023

REGISTER

Start your journey to learn & grow NOW! 

Course Highlights

• Holistic understanding of urban transportation and planning 

• Knowledge of urban diversity and evolving transportation needs

• Analytical insights into the urban land use-transportation relationship

• Learning about different modes of transport in cities and the significance of public transport systems for sustainable cities

• Conceptualize urban mobilities and their types. Discussions on the nature and characteristics of passenger and freight mobility in urban areas

• Familiarization with the concept of urban freight transport and its management

• Introduction to the recent advances in city logistics 

• Deliberations on urban transport externalities and Sustainable Development Goals 

• Critical analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on urban transport and mobilities 

• Reflections on the planning approaches and the question of sustainable transport 

• Introduction to Big Data and transportation analysis 

• Case study-based discussions 

• Guest lecture(s) by experts from India and Canada

Course takeaways

• Holistic understanding of urban transportation, planning and its spatial dynamics

• Develop knowledge, critical thinking and ideas

• Learning of international practices in urban transportation planning

• Understanding of sustainable transportation and practices

• Knowledge and skills to independently undertake teaching and research on urban transportation 

• Opportunity to build professional network

• Opportunity for Indian and Canadian participants to generate new and collaborative ideas for future grant opportunities offered by SICI and other future endeavors

Announcement from ACIC: ICN Public Engagement Training

Explore decolonial, anti-racist and feminist approaches to public engagement in this training offered in partnership with the Inter-Council Network (ICN). This training is based on findings and recommendations from ICN’s recent research project. The research provided space for introspection and aimed to:

• highlight decolonial, anti-racist and feminist practices in public engagement from different locations with different actors;

• curate tools and practices that can inform more ethical practices in our decolonial, anti-racist and feminist work;

• and shape narratives and priorities in policy and practice spaces within the sector, hopefully contributing to transformative change..

Read the research summary here, and access the full report here.

Participants can expect to build a shared understanding on what anti-racism, feminism and decolonization looks like in practice; to gain an understanding of how to assess core power dynamics at the heart of public engagement activities; and to gain skills on how to adapt based on their audience and build in mechanisms to ensure equitable public engagement.

The training is broken down into two parts: one in-person workshop and a half day virtual session. All attendees are required to attend both the sessions, please note that even though this Eventbrite ticket is only for April 11, it will be assumed that you are attending both parts, and will be sent the Zoom details to login for the virtual training session as well. Organizations, networks and institutions working in the international cooperation sector in Atlantic Canada are invited to register.

In-person training details:

When: April 11, 2023 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Where: Halifax, Nova Scotia (Exact location TBC)

Virtual Training Session:

When: April 18, 2023 (Half-day, time TBD)

Over Zoom.

Travel Subsidies

ACIC has limited travel and lodging subsidies available for ACIC members. Please get in touch with Tedi Buffet Tedi@acic-caci.org if you would like to apply for this.

About the Facilitator | Ashley Copage

The training will be facilitated by Ashley Copage. Ashley Copage (she/her) is a mother, educator, and student from Sipekne’katik First Nation in Nova Scotia. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Nutrition from MSVU and a Graduate Diploma in Curriculum Development from CBU, she is in her final year of a Master of Education in Creativity, Sustainability, and Innovation at CBU. Most recently, Ashley has worked for the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq, Clean Foundation, and the NS Department of Education.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/towards-a-more-decolonial-anti-racist-and-feminist-public-engagement-tickets-594594457027

Announcement from the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute

The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute is offering two short term courses online:

Short Term Course on " Excellence in Scientific Communication"

Who can attend?

·         Graduates

·         Doctoral Fellows

·         Post-Doctoral Fellows

·         Junior faculty members

·         Working professionals

Date of Commencement:   Postponed to a later date      Time:  6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (IST)

Frequency:   Two classes (75 minutes each ) on Saturday evening      Duration of course: 5 weeks

Short Term Course on "Facebook for Business Marketing"

Who can attend

·         Students

·         Startups

·         Businesses

·         Working professionals

·         Anyone interested

Date of Commencement: 1st April,2023         Time:  6:00 PM to 7:15 PM (IST) 

Frequency:  Two classes (75 minutes each ) on Saturday and Sunday      Duration of course: 8 weeks

Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) 's IDW Events

Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) is hosting a series of events as part of its annual International Development Week! Visit their IDW website https://www.acic-caci.org/international-development-week-2023 for full details and event registration.

Online Events:

February 8th: The SDG Way

Date/Time: Wednesday, Feb. 8th, 2023, 2-3PM (AST)

Location: Zoom

Do you think the sustainable development goals can only be included in careers related to international cooperation and development? Let this panel led by youth help you explore how your career can benefit from thinking ‘The SDG Way.’ Panelists will guide all attendees in rethinking how careers can be approached and development with sustainability, global health and equality in mind.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-sdg-way-incorporate-the-sdgs-in-your-career-tickets-526613454017

Nova Scotia:

February 9th: Film Screenings, Discussion and Development

Date/Time: 5:00 to 9:00 PM (Race Is A Four Letter Word will be screened at 5:00 PM (AST), and A Chocolate Farmer will be screened at 7:00 PM (AST)).

Location: Paul O'Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library

Join us for film screenings, talks from panelists who will shed light on the importance and intersections of race, food security, and international cooperation, and network with development sector enthusiasts and professionals.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/film-screenings-discussions-development-tickets-526626162027

February 11th: Celebrating Culture and Connections

Date/Time: Feb., 11th, 2023 1-5PM (AST)

Location: Paul O'Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library

In partnership with the Youth Art Connection, ACIC will be hosting an afternoon celebrating art and its expressions in cultures, and the role it plays in connecting us across communities and boundaries. Join us at the Paul O’Regan Hall at the Halifax Central Library to listen to African Nova Scotian musicians and explore photography as we connect with each other through some international cooperation- and sustainable development goals-themed networking.

Performances by:

• Jody Upshaw

• Chudi Harris

• LXVNDR

• Kxng Wooz

• Bucky Blanks

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/celebrating-culture-and-connections-tickets-526654787647

An Empowered Youth: Catalyst for Future Global Economic Leadership Perspectives and A Way Forward

When: Feb 10, 20 23 & Feb 17, 2023 from 12:30-1:30 PM (AST)

Where: Online (Zoom)

This year, Black Business and Professional Network (BBPN Inc.) New Brunswick is organizing this event in collaboration with the Atlantic Canada International Cooperation (ACIC) and the Government of Atlantic Canada (GAC) to empower youth in Atlantic Canada to make a difference in the world.

The event will bring together people in New Brunswick and across Atlantic Canada to learn about global issues, share their ideas and perspectives, and participate in workshops and activities to equip them with the skills and knowledge they need to make a positive impact. The focus will be on issues such as poverty, inequality, climate change, and sustainable development, and how young people can take action to address these challenges.

The event will feature keynote speakers and panel discussions with experts and practitioners in the field of international development -STEM, Entrepreneurship, Human Rights & Advocacy, Mental Health, Arts & Culture, and Media Communications, as well as opportunities for networking and collaboration with like-minded individuals and organizations.

EDIA Workshop

SICI’s Canada Office cordially invites you and your colleagues to participate in its EDIA Workshop (virtual) on March 29 2023, exploring the principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Dr. Rohini Bannerjee, Assistant Vice President of Diversity Excellence and a full Professor of French in the Dept. of Languages and Cultures at Saint Mary’s University, NS Canada, will present the event.

This 90 minutes Virtual Workshop will allow the participants to identify their unconscious bias and analyze the negative long-term impacts of microaggressions within the context of SICI Governance.

Please see the poster: EDIA Virtual Workshop Poster.pdf.

Those interested should register for the Workshop by March 20, 2023.

NALCAP: North American Language and Culture Assistant Program in Spain

The North American Language and Culture Assistants Program (NALCAP) is an educational outreach initiative of the Education Office of the Embassy of Spain sponsored by the Ministry of Education of Spain. NALCAP falls under the category of public diplomacy programs. As a language assistant, award recipients fulfill the role of a cultural ambassador through the promotion of English and French language learning and mutual understanding via cultural exchange. As such, their role is to encourage students of all ages in Spain to broaden their knowledge of the language and culture of the Canada. 

Positions are offered in schools all across Spain, running from October 1st to May 31st for most assignments. NALCAP recipients receive a monthly stipend to help cover living expenses of about 800 to 1000 euros and medical insurance from either the national government of Spain or the regional governments of Spain, depending on the placements awarded. Hours of the assistantship range from 12 to 16 hours per week. 

This is a remarkable international cooperation program in which over 3,000 Canadians have participated since its introduction in 2005 taking with them an experience of a lifetime. The possibilities for both professional and personal growth are endless.

The application period will be open from late January/February until April. For further details, eligibility, and application information, please visit the website: https://www.educacionyfp.gob.es/canada/en/convocatorias-ayudas/convocatorias-canada/nalcap.html.

Join WUSC's International Forum for 2023

WUSC (World University Service of Canada) is organizing its 12th annual International Forum. It will be held from February 1 to 3 2023 in a virtual format, and registration is free of charge. This year’s forum debates, sessions, and workshops will reflect the theme of Due Care: Driving Global Change in Times of Urgent Action. For information and to register, please visit https://internationalforum.ca/about/.

[Volunteer opportunity] Online & blended learning

Academic Without Borders (AWB) is accepting applications from those who would like to volunteer to promote online and blended learning. All volunteer work will be online.

Details about the volunteer position is found at https://www.awb-usf.org/promoting-online-blended-learning/. Although the initial deadline has passed in December, AWB is still seeking volunteers with experience as eLearning developers.

Interested individuals can apply directly to AWB. If there are any questions and/or to inform the Global Learning Office of your application, please email global@smu.ca.

Academics Without Borders (AWB) is a Canadian non-profit organization. Its mission is to help low and middle-income countries improve their universities, so that they can train their own experts and conduct research to promote their countries’ development. Saint Mary’s University has been a part of the AWB Network.

Call for the 16th Annual Study Abroad Photo Contest

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Do you have any great pictures from your study abroad experiences? Submit your entries to the Global Learning & Intercultural Support Office and enter the 16th Annual Study Abroad Photo Contest!

The photos could be taken by you, or you could be the subject of the picture while you were overseas in global learning activities from SMU. You can submit up to 6 photos in total.

Prize: Your photo will be featured in the 2023 Study Abroad Photo Calendar, and you will also receive a free copy.

Note: Photos may also be used for other promotions and the SMU website.

To submit your entry, please email global@smu.ca with your photos and other required details. The deadline for the submission is December 16, 2022. We look forward to seeing your photos.

Short-term Virtual Course: Excellence in Scientific Communication

Course name: Excellence in Scientific Communication

Starts January 21, 2023

Start your journey to learn & grow NOW! 

Online Event Senpai Talk! -Stories about learning Japanese from senior Japanese language learners-

Are you a learner who wants to know how other learners of Japanese have studied and improved their Japanese?

In this event, we will be interviewing David-san, a student in Level 6 of the JAPAN FOUNDATION, TORONTO (JFT) Marugoto Course who has also passed JLPT N2, to hear about his experiences in learning Japanese. There will also be time for a Q&A session, so please feel free to ask any questions you may have.

If you are interested in studying Japanese, please join us.

Senpai Talk!
Date and time: Friday, November 18, 2022   6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Guest: David Greig, JFT Marugoto Course Level 6 student, passed the JLPT N2

Interviewer: Melanie Muir, JFT Staff, passed the JLPT N2

Expected Participants: Current and future Japanese language learners

Language: English

Agenda:

1. Introduction of the guest and interviewer

2. Interview about learning Japanese

3. Q & A

【Contact】Noriko Saito                    Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp