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at  Algoma University

Algoma University is committed to undoing systemic and institutional discrimination and being
publicly transparent and accountable. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our
Special Mission. In keeping with the Seven Grandfather teachings that are the core values that
inform our decisions as an institution, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive,
respectful, and safe environment where everyone belongs. We live these values through the
strength and richness that diversity brings to our workforce and welcome contributors from
equity-deserving groups including: Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women,
Persons with Disabilities, 2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer persons.

SKILLS PREFERRED:

• English and Spanish bilingualism (French and other languages are also assets)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Research experience (particular preference for familiarity with the following:
  preparation of annotated bibliographies, literature reviews, critical and
  community-based/participatory approaches to research; knowledge of the process for
  submissions to the Research Ethics Board (REB); bibliographic systems such as APA

and Chicago 14)

• Experience, commitment, or strong interest in human rights, truth and reconciliation,

reparations, legal and cultural rights of women, Indigenous and Black communities,

racial, gender, and environmental justice

• Creation and management of websites, navigation of social media systems

(Facebook, Twitter, etc)

• Familiarity with computer word processing and presentation software and video

conferencing platforms (Google Meet, Zoom, or WebEx)

• Familiarity with academic programming

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is
funded through the Workforce Development Program. Full eligibility requirements of the
program can be found at the following link: NOHFC–Workforce Development Stream. To be

eligible to participate in the NOHFC Internship, individuals must:

• Be new entrants into the workforce, are transitioning to a new career, or be

unemployed or underemployed who are entering a new field;

• Have not previously participated in a NOHFC-funded internship;
• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Reside, and be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Be a resident of Northern Ontario

decolonial and intercultural peace education

• Support in the preparation and submission of grant proposals and reports
• Assistance with the research process generally, including the drafting of publication

• Research-related planning in collaboration with Principal Researcher and team
• Support for liaison work with various local, regional, national and international partners
  including the Institute of Peoples, Territories, and Pedagogies for Peace, the Faculty of
  Cross-Cultural Studies, Mukwa Wakaaigaan, Equity Diversity and Inclusion and the
  International Affairs Office at Algoma University, and multiple partners in Colombia,

Bolivia, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and elsewhere

• Support for the preparation of community-based and diplomatic meetings involving

Indigenous and Black-Afrodiasporic communities, leaders and authorities, women’s
organizations (local, national, and global), government officials, dignitaries, and

organizational representatives among others

• Support for the development and maintenance of educational agreements
• Organization of materials, files, and support for planning processes related to global

decolonial and intercultural peace education

• Support in the preparation and submission of grant proposals and reports
• Assistance with the research process generally, including the drafting of publications

and dissemination of findings.

• Design and management of information on websites and social media
• Oversight and support to volunteers/students as needed.
• Support for the execution of visa processes, travel planning, and invitations to

international guests

• Organization of online (webinar) or face-to-face academic events and conferences
• Information gathering, literature searches and reviews of literature/media/grey

sources.

• Administrative tasks associated with research such as collection and organization of

project expense information (receipts etc.)