Native Youth Program at MOA

Are you, or do you know, an Indigenous high school student, age 15 to 18, interested in a summer job at MOA? Join the 2024 Native Youth Program at MOA, a summer job opportunity that provides training and work experience and a chance to explore identity through art and culture. Apply by Friday, May 5. Apply now: https://moa.ubc.ca/indigenous-access-and-engagement/nyp/

Pictured here: NYP 2023 cohort with Nardwuar the Human Serviette at the CiTR office. Photo courtesy of CiTR.

Today, Wednesday, April 5 is UBC Giving Day! The Native Youth Program at MOA has been selected as one of the initiatives that you can donate to today. Show your support for a program that provides incredible opportunities for First Nations youth.

We're happy to announce that two anonymous donors will be matching funds today when at least 50 people (including 10 UBC Alumni) donate to NYP. Learn more and donate today: https://bit.ly/3JGCCTY

Featured here: The 2021 cohort of the NYP.

Native Youth Program - Museum of Anthropology at UBC What is the Native Youth Program? The Native Youth Program (NYP) is a summer program for urban Indigenous youth, ages 15 to 18, currently enrolled...

It's that time of year again! We are recruiting for the 2023 NATIVE YOUTH PROGRAM!

Requirements: Applicants must be Indigenous students enrolled in school. Grade 12 or graduating students are welcome to apply. Applicants must have a Social Insurance Number or SIN Card.

Details: Full-time employment starts Tuesday, July 4, 2023 to Friday, August 18, 2023. The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm.

Rate of pay: $15.66 per hour.

How to apply: Please submit a letter stating why you are interested in participating in the Native Youth Program and a current resume. Also, complete and submit one of the required assignments which involves visiting the museum or writing an essay about an Indigenous issue that is important to you. Application package is available through this link https://moa.ubc.ca/indigenous-access-and-engagement/nyp/

Deadline to apply: Friday, May 5, 2023

Native Youth Program - Museum of Anthropology at UBC What is the Native Youth Program? The Native Youth Program (NYP) is a summer program for urban Indigenous youth, ages 15 to 18, currently enrolled...

Calling all NYP Alumni! Do you see yourself or someone you know in these photos? If so, we’d love to invite you and all past NYP students, managers, and researchers to join our NYP Alumni Network. Subscribe to our Alumni e-newsletter for upcoming events and reunions by emailing [email protected] with your full name and preferred contact information (such as your email and/or phone number).

For more information about the Native Youth Program, please check out our website: https://moa.ubc.ca/indigenous-access-and-engagement/nyp/

We cannot wait to reconnect with you again!

This year, we are celebrating 43 years of the Native Youth Program at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC. To commemorate the accomplishments of four decades of NYP participants, we are launching the NYP Alumni Network! The NYP Alumni Network will provide multigenerational resources and connections for our NYP Alumni, as well as updates on future events and reunions. We want to celebrate you and your accomplishments by bringing together generations of Indigenous leaders and professionals who have the shared experience of participating in the Native Youth Program.

Are you an NYP Alumni? Do you know someone who was in the NYP? If yes, please contact us at [email protected] to be added to our NYP Alumni Network communications. Please include your full name and preferred contact information (such as your email and/or phone number). For more information about the Native Youth Program, please check out our website: https://moa.ubc.ca/indigenous-access-and-engagement/nyp/

Deadline coming up this Friday, May 20! Are you, or do you know, an Indigenous high school student, age 15 to 18, interested in a summer job at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC? Apply now to join the 2022 Native Youth Program at MOA, a summer job opportunity that provides training and work experience and a chance to explore identity through art and culture. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3vAYRFc

Pictured here: MOA's 2021 NYP cohort.

Today's the day! Donate to the Native Youth Program at MOA today, April 6 for ! If 25 people donate to NYP today, an additional gift of $2,000 from an anonymous donor will be unlocked. Learn more about NYP in this story by Damara Jacobs-Petersen, MOA's Curator of Indigenous Programming. Read more and donate here: https://moa.ubc.ca/2022/04/ubc-giving-day-native-youth-program/

UBC Giving Day: Native Youth Program - Museum of Anthropology at UBC April 6, 2022 marks UBC Giving Day—a 24-hour campus-wide fundraising event aimed at bringing together the community to maximize awareness, engagement, and fundraising for important...

Let's make a difference together—show you care on ! On April 6, give what you can and challenge others to do the same! Donate to the Native Youth Program at MOA! In addition, if 25 people donate to NYP on April 6, an additional gift of $2,000 from an anonymous donor will be unlocked. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Ly6eCh

Indigenous youth across BC are invited to register for a free two-day stop-motion filmmaking workshop for artists aged 13–18 interested in making projects focused on 2SLGBTQIA+ identities, issues, and themes. Win prizes and create films eligible for screening at next year's Vancouver Q***r Film Festival! October 28–29, 12–3 pm via Zoom, with an optional session on November 1. Run by Out In Schools and The Cinematheque. Register by October 20! https://thecinematheque.ca/learn/creative-outlets

The Cinematheque / Creative OUTlets The Cin­e­math­eque, found­ed in 1972, is a film insti­tute and media edu­ca­tion cen­tre devot­ed to under­stand­ing the art and his­to­ry of Cana­di­an and inter­na­tion­al cin­e­ma and the impact of mov­ing images and screen-based media in our lives.

The 2021 NYP podcast "Where we Begin: A Collection of Origin Stories" has been uploaded to the CiTR website!
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The podcast features six powerful stories from this years NYP students
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It also features the original song "Jailbird" by NYP alumnus Mackenzie Fong. Check it out here: https://www.citr.ca/radio/special-broadcast/episode/20210820/

Special Broadcast - Episode August 20, 2021 This summer, six talented teenagers from the Museum of Anthropology's Native Youth Program learned to podcast at CiTR. Each youth took a unique approach to exploring their Indigenous identity through sound. Hear them share stories from their nations as well as their personal stories in this audi

Happy International Indigenous People's Day!

Check out the MOA Instagram page for an Instagram takeover by the NYP students!

Last week the NYP experienced the immersive exhibit "Sanctuary" in the Haida House. The exhibit takes you on a 360 journey into the Dakota Bear Sanctuary, an ancient forest on the lands of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation. Check it out if your at MOA!

We would like to introduce the NYP students for Summer 2021! Meet Kiera (Tsimshian), Tamara (Musqueam, Ojibwe, Mohawk, Cayuga), Mackenzie (Haida), Makenzie (Interior Salish), Amai (Musqueam/Zimbabwean African), and Gabrielle (Cree Saultaux & Metis).

The NYP is now accepting applications for Summer 2021! All interested candidates please email [email protected] for an application form. Application deadline is Friday, June 4th, 2021 by 4:00pm PST.

Job opening for Curator of Indigenous Programming at MOA. Deadline: December 10th 2020.
Please apply to: https://moa.ubc.ca/staff-positions/curator-of-indigenous-programming/

Curator of Indigenous Programming - Museum of Anthropology at UBC Job Type: Staff – Non Union Job Category: M&P – AAPS Job ID: JR325 Job Title: Curator of Indigenous Programming Department: Public Programming Compensation Range: $5,790 – $8,342 CAD Monthly...

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Today is the last day to apply for the Native Youth Program! Apply to: https://moa.ubc.ca/nyp/native-youth-program-2020-application/

Native Youth Program 2020 Application - Museum of Anthropology at UBC Job Title: Native Youth Program Participant Deadline to Apply: September 17, 2020 Compensation: $12.65 hourly Duration: October 3–December 12, 2020 Hours Per Week: 10 hours per week, 9 am – 4...

We are very pleased to announce the return of the annual Native Youth Program for the Fall of 2020! Coming into the new year, we have a brand new exhibit titled “Shame and Prejudice” that the NYP students will have the amazing opportunity to tour. In addition, students will have the opportunity to attend workshops facilitated by a variety of indigenous mentors with a diverse range of disciplines, attend exciting field trips, and participate in a variety of creative projects!

Pam has been directing the Native Youth Program for 26 years until her retirement on June 9th, 2020.

We ask alumni to participate in her retirement with a short farewell video. This video can be submitted to the NYP by email: [email protected]

Here is the video for the 40th anniversary!

As 2019 comes to a close, we’d like to celebrate once more with some of our favourite photos of NYP cohorts over the last 40 years. Tag yourself (or anybody else)!

Congratulations to NYP for celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2019! Here are a few of our favourite photos from the last four decades.

This summer, six incredible teens from the 2019 NYP program learned to podcast. All six of their podcasts and interviews will be aired tonight, Thursday, Aug 29 at 5pm on CiTR Radio 101.9FM—check it out!

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Photos from the August 17 celebration held at the MOA for the 40th Anniversary of the Native Youth Program.