DFO & CCG Oceans Council of Arctic Indigenous Youth

Apply Now! Community Engagement Coordinator// Postulez maintenant! Coordonnateur de l’engagement communautaire.
We're looking for Community Engagement Coordinators located in communities across the Arctic Region who can provide a community-based perspective on marine programs and services in the North.
Please feel free to share with anyone who might be interested and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

https://bit.ly/ArcticCommunityEngagement

Be the change: become an advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada!

If you’re 16 to 24 years old, apply for the Prime Minister’s Youth Council to advise him on the issues that matter most to you and your community.

Your perspectives are key to strengthening diversity and inclusion, as young Canadians are fostering a world where all ages, cultures, ethnic backgrounds, races, religions, and sexual orientations and gender identities are recognized, appreciated and celebrated.

Apply now: Canada.ca/youth-council
Leaders Today Canadian Heritage

We are looking for motivated and skilled administrative professionals to join the Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Canadian Coast Guard Arctic Region. Apply today!



DEADLINE TO APPLY: N/A
Note: This is an open inventory. The first withdrawal of candidates will be held January 14, 2022.

Selection Process Number: 21-DFO-CEN-EA-Rg Ex Off-326072
Job Title: Various positions such as Administrative Assistant, Administrative Clerk, Administrative Officer, Coordinator, Executive Assistant etc. (CR-04, AS-01, AS-02)
Tenure: Term (temporary), Indeterminate (permanent), Acting, Assignment, Secondment, Deployment
Locations: Various locations across the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik Nunatsiavut

Please note: Priority will be given to staffing positions in the Arctic Region; however, some positions may be staffed in other DFO/CCG locations on an as needed basis. Remote work assignments from other locations may also be considered.
Rates of pay: $50,821 to $65,887 *see important financial information below
Other Benefits: Depending on tenure, here are just a few of the benefits of working with us:

- Three weeks of Vacation Leave to start
- Pension Plan
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Leave for family-related Responsibilities
- Maternity and Parental Allowances
- Additional flexible work arrangements such as flexible hours, compressed work week, telework, leave with income averaging etc.

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.



Important financial information:

• Successful candidates may be eligible for reimbursement of relocation costs.
• For those staffed in isolated post locations - Isolated Post Allowances (Northern Allowance) range from $23,467 to $39,112, allowances vary, for example if the employee has dependents or is occupying staff housing.
• Vacation Travel Assistance is provided at minimum for each eligible member of the household.

Please note that rates and conditions above are subject to change. Please see the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information or to view the rates for other locations at http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/ipgh-pile/index-eng.php.



What will this process be used for?

The purpose of this process is to create an inventory of candidates that will be used to staff position(s) within the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard that are based in locations across the DFO and CCG Arctic Regions which includes the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik and Nunatsiavut. Linguistic profile requirements as well as tenures, position location, group/level, and/or security clearance may vary according to the position being staffed. Remote work assignments from other locations may also be considered.

The first withdrawal of candidates will be held January 14, 2022. Consequently, we strongly encourage you to complete your application and submit it before this date in order to be part of the first group assessed. All subsequent withdrawal of applications will occur based on operational needs.

Other Departments and Agencies who have positions in he Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik and Nunatsiavut may also be able access this qualified pool.



What We Do:

You have the skills, we have a job for you!

The DFO and CCG Arctic Regions were created to give greater voice to the Inuit, First Nations and Métis peoples, as well as residents of the North, in DFO-CCG policy and decision-making in the Arctic. Come be a part of an exciting and dedicated organization that:

- Focuses on sustainably managed Arctic aquatic and marine ecosystems and fisheries with and for the benefit of Inuit, First Nations and Métis and northerners.

-Plays an essential role in advancing reconciliation and calling attention to growing Arctic economic opportunities.

-Contributes to the development of marine infrastructure, marine stewardship and protection of critical ecosystems.

- Focuses on working with Inuit, First Nation and Metis governments and organizations, provinces and territories, industry and other partners to advance program and services priorities in the Arctic

- Supports marine safety and security in the Arctic

We are proud to celebrate our diversity and our commitment to values and ethics – we recognize our employees for a variety of achievements, including Excellence in Values and Innovation and we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People every year since 2017.

(Fisheries and Oceans Canada -- Pêches et Océans Canada) Arctic Region- Administrative Inventory (CR/AS)

We are looking for motivated and skilled candidates to join the Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Canadian Coast Guard Arctic Region. Apply today!



DEADLINE TO APPLY: N/A
Note: This is an open inventory. The first withdrawal of candidates will be held January 7, 2022.



Selection Process Number: 21-DFO-CEN-EA-EFM-323179
Job Title: Various positions such as Program Officers, Advisors, Analysts, Managers etc. (PM-02, PM-03, PM-04, PM-05, PM-06)
Tenure: Term (temporary), Indeterminate (permanent), Acting, Assignment, Secondment, Deployment
Locations: Various locations across the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunatsiavut, and Nunavik and the marine areas of James Bay and Hudson Bay.
Rates of pay: $61,152 to $114,592 *see important financial information below
Other Benefits: Depending on tenure, here are just a few of the benefits of working with us:

- Three weeks of Vacation Leave to start
- Pension Plan
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Leave for family-related Responsibilities
- Maternity and Parental Allowances
- Additional flexible work arrangements such as flexible hours, compressed work week, telework, leave with income averaging etc.

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.



Important financial information:

• Successful candidates may be eligible for reimbursement of relocation costs.

• Isolated Post Allowances (Northern Allowance) range from $23,467 to $39,112, which is based on if the employee has dependents or is occupying staff housing.

• Vacation Travel Assistance is provided at minimum for each eligible member of the household.

(Fisheries and Oceans Canada -- Pêches et Océans Canada) DFO/CCG Arctic Inventory (PM 02-06)

https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=1701681
Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Canadian Coast Guard - Fleet
Hay River (Northwest Territories)
SC-DED-02
$57,576
For further information on the organization, please visit Fisheries and Oceans Canada

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Closing date: 31 March 2022 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Indigenous Persons residing in Canada, North of the 60th parallel

In support of the priority to support diversity and inclusion and support reconciliation Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) are committed to hiring more Indigenous people into their workforce. Better representation within the public service of Canada’s fastest-growing demographic group will lead to more innovative and inclusive solutions to today’s complex challenges. Ultimately, this will improve government services for Canadians.

As defined in the Canadian Constitution, an Indigenous person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit; North American Indians or members of a First Nation include treaty, status or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians. As part of the overall application verification process, Indigenous affiliation will be verified at the time of the appointment.

In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section in your job application.

emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca

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Join us in 2022 to celebrate the annual Adäka Cultural Festival! Taking place right after the Arctic Arts Summit in Whitehorse, Yukon, Adäka will continue to create opportunities for artists across the northern circumpolar world. We will celebrate Canadian northern region communities that both express uniqueness and share commonalities in their art, language, landscape, environment, history and culture.

We are extending an invitation to all Indigenous visual artists, fashion designers, performers and knowledge keepers from all nations across Yukon and the North to submit an application to attend and participate.

We look forward to coming into the light together in a safe and respectful way.

Festival dates: June 30 to July 7, 2022
Festival location: Whitehorse, Yukon
Festival venue: Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre
Deadline to apply: January 15, 2022

Adäka Cultural Festival | News | Artists are Invited Apply to Participate in the 2022 Adäka Cultural Festival Join us in 2022 to celebrate the annual Adäka Cultural Festival! Taking place right after the Arctic Arts Summit in Whitehorse, Yukon, Adäka will continue to create opportunities for artists across the northern circumpolar world. We will celebrate Canadian northern region communities that both exp...

How Inuit honour the tradition of naming, and spirits who have passed on

Inuit believe spirits pass on through names, children can take on characteristics of namesakes

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***Late post, our apologies!***

Season’s Greetings! Quviasugitsi Quviasuvimmi

As 2021 has ended, the coordinators for the Oceans Council of Arctic Indigenous Youth (OCAIY) would like to wish all members and their families, respective communities, regions, and our many partners and supporters a very Happy Holidays and a happy, prosperous and healthy 2022.

Despite challenges to launch OCAIY and meeting virtually due to COVID-19, members continued to come together and bring about successful, meaningful and important dialogue over the past six (6) months. We are very proud of all you have accomplished and we would like
to express how grateful we are for the privilege of supporting you all through this journey. You are an amazing group of young Indigenous peoples, and we are so happy to have met you all.

We hope that everyone had the capability to spend time with loved ones and take moments to reflect on the good things that we have in our lives and the abundance of opportunities that 2021 brought our way. We hope that your homes were filled with the true spirit of the holidays. We hope you had the opportunity to time spent with family and loved ones and we hope that good times and the love and respect for one another abound.

2021 was indeed challenging as COVID-19 remains in our surroundings and we continue to adjust to the ever-changing reality that we are living. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all frontline workers, emergency workers, doctors, nurses, police officers, teachers, and all community members. As difficult as these times have been, the results of their commitment and collaboration has indeed kept our communities safe.

While we hope that you enjoyed creating new memories this Holiday Season we sincerely ask that you stay safe. We look forward to seeing you all again and working together this year.

Advocates say department should leave safety and stability mandate to Transport Canada

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Two Gwich'in organizations have re-united to negotiate with the territorial and federal government, in an effort to establish community-based self-government.

Nihtat Gwich'in Council rejoins Gwich'in Tribal Council in self-government negotiations | CBC News Gwich'in self-government negotiations have been ongoing since shortly after 1992 when land-claims were settled. The four communities initially negotiated as one through the Gwich'in Tribal Council, this was until 2018 when the Nihtat Gwich'in Council decided to go it alone.

Increased rain detrimental to foraging Arctic mammals like caribou, reindeer, muskox

Arctic could see more rain than snow in 30 years, study suggests | CBC News There could be more rainfall than snow in the Arctic in as little as 30 years because of the world's changing climate, according to a new study that predicts the transition will happen decades earlier than previously anticipated.

Brave New Paths: The Road to Indigenous Economic Reconciliation. The animated video summarizes the UVic Ideafest event that the NCIED hosted in Victoria in March 2017. The event took place at Alix Goolden Hall with Miles Richardson, moderator, and distinguished panelists, Ovide Mercredi, Guujaaw, Arthur Mercer and Dr. David Suzuki.

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Learn what the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People’s (UNDRIP) means to Indigenous Peoples in Canada’s borders.

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The conventional thinking around building design in the Arctic is changing to reflect the region’s geographic and cultural diversity and give northerners more agency

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This report looks at the Arctic blue bioeconomy by analyzing regional challenges, opportunities, best practices and success stories from Iceland, Norway and Northern Canada.
In addition, information on the status of the blue bioeconomy in Alaska, USA, the perspective of Inuit people on the blue bioeconomy and markets for marine ingredients are described. This work was
endorsed by the Arctic Council´s Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG).

oaarchive.arctic-council.org

Indigenous youth experience the highest rates of negative instances such as su***de, yet are the fastest growing demographic in Canada. This has been at the heart of the of the work of Tunchai Redvers, co-founder of We Matter, a national non-profit organization committed to Indigenous youth empowerment, hope and life promotion.

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Members of the Oceans Council of Arctic Indigenous Youth!

We had a great time meeting with a few of you here in Iqaluit this past week and are looking forward to coming to see the rest of you in the months to come.

We're hoping to hit Inuvik, Rankin and Nunavik in the new year to meet with those of you who live near those hubs.

What times are you available to travel to the closest area near you in:
Inuvik 2022
Rankin Inlet 2022
Nunavik (most likely Kuujjuaraapik/Whapmagoostui) 2022
Please let us know your thoughts!

https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/leaders-say-time-is-now-for-government-to-act-on-indigenous-priorities/

Leaders say time is now for government to act on Indigenous priorities The Liberals have highlighted Indigenous priorities in past speeches from the throne and this week's was no different.

https://www.canadiangeographic.ca/article/four-things-know-about-arctic-policy-and-sustainable-ocean-management-canada-and-norway

Youth, particularly Indigenous youth, need to have a seat at the table when it comes to Arctic policy.
One of the highlights of the two-day event was a panel discussion with two youth ambassadors for the Arctic: Crystal Martin-Lapenskie, formerly of Sanirajak (Hall Beach) Nunavut, and Martin Gamst Johnsen, who resides in Tromsø. Both stressed the importance of involving young people, particularly Indigenous youth, in discussions about Arctic issues.

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Deadline is coming up, November 15 at 8pm Eastern time!

https://dfo-mpo-gc8.hiringplatform.ca/38970-search-and-rescue-crewmember-sc-ded-02/126845-poster-personal-information/en

Want to be part of a team providing search and rescue services? Enjoy working on the water? Looking for an exciting career where you can learn and grow?

The Coast Guard Arctic Region is recruiting for Search and Rescue Crewmembers for positions located in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut! Apply today!

We encourage Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement) to apply as these candidates will be considered first.



DEADLINE TO APPLY: December 31, 2021 at 11:59pm PT

If you are unable to submit an application online, it can either be mailed to:

Steve Thompson
Canadian Coast Guard
520 Exmouth Street

Sarnia, ON
N7T 8B1

or emailed to - [email protected]

Please ensure to clearly quote the selection process number: 21-DFO-CEN-EA-CCG-323413

We’ll train you to become an officer in the Canadian Coast Guard. The 45-month training period covers in-class theory at the College and practical experience at sea on Coast Guard vessels.

When you apply to the college, you’ll be applying for both a degree program and a job with the Public Service of Canada. You become an employee upon acceptance into the program and will receive benefits, including:

paid education
monthly allowances
textbooks and uniforms
accommodations and meals
medical and dental coverage
4 weeks paid vacation leave per year (subject to operational requirements)

Apply NOW to become a Keeper of the Coastline! The application process for the Officer Training Program is now officially OPEN! Click here for more info: https://bit.ly/3B2qO8u

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https://cklbradio.com/2021/09/09/northern-youth-discuss-combating-climate-change-at-recent-summit/

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The goal of the camp is to bring northern perspectives together in one place in order for each participant to learn from one another.

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Sailing through the Northwest Passage: How Scientific Research and International Diplomacy Made that Possible

Tue., Oct. 26, 2021 | 5:00pm

Wexner Building - Room 102, Marc Heng and Family Conference Room

Join us for a conversation about science, diplomacy, and geopolitics with Arctic Initiative Senior Fellow Fran Ulmer and Professor and Director of The Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping at the University of New Hampshire Larry Mayer. Professor Mayer led the science team onboard the US Coast Guard Cutter Healy, which just completed a cruise from Alaska to Greenland through the Northwest Passage. Please register to attend this event in the link below.

Sailing through the Northwest Passage: How Scientific Research and International Diplomacy Made that Possible Join us for a conversation about science, diplomacy, and geopolitics with Arctic Initiative Senior Fellow Fran Ulmer and Professor and Director of The Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping at the University of New Hampshire Larry Mayer. Professor Mayer led the science team onboard the US Coast Guard....

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/itk-letter-federal-government-exclude-nunatukavut-1.6209086

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