UMAYC 2008 - 2009 Proposal Applications
The primary goal of the UMAYC Initiative is to create a network of projects to support and assist urban Aboriginal youth across Canada in enhancing their economic, social, cultural and personal prospects.
2008/2009 Request for Proposals
The deadline for all 3 copies to be received at the Heritage Canada office is 4:30 P.M Nov. 9, 2007 Call for UMAYC Provincial Funding Board (PFB) Members 2008 - 2009 Proposal Intake
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March 17-20, 2008 Victoria Conference Centre, Victoria, BC Aboriginal youth (14-24) are invited to take part in a dynamic conference on Sport, Recreation and Wellness with many workshops, interactive Sport and Wellness fair & afternoon sport/recreational activities!
Student Bursaries The First Citizens Fund student bursary program is funded by the Province of British Columbia and delivered by the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres.
Elders Transportation To provide partial funding to Elders for travel costs related to the Annual Elders Gathering.
National Aboriginal Friendship Centre Program
Established in the early 1970's, the program strives to improve the quality of life for Aboriginal peoples in urban environments by supporting self-determined activities which encourage equal access and participation in Canadian societies, and respects and strengthens the increasing emphasis on Aboriginal cultural distinctiveness. The NAFC Program established baseline management and operational standards which BC augmented and strengthened:
Peer support in management, administration and governance of Friendship Centre programs and boards. This voluntary committee also shares management and development information with Aboriginal community organizations to build strong local networks.
For more information please contact Lisa Mercure (Gagnon) Aboriginal Friendship Centre Programs and First Citizens Fund Programs Administrator.
The Provincial Aboriginal Youth Council (PAYC) is a youth council made up of youth aged 14-24 who are involved with Friendship Centres across BC. PAYC strives to:
The Role of Volunteers All Friendship Centres were founded by volunteers, by Aboriginal and non Aboriginal people working together to provide needed services. The movement is rooted in volunteerism and despite the rapid growth which most Centres have experienced in the past twenty years, they are still highly dependent on volunteers to provide much needed services. Volunteers play a particularly vital role in the areas of cultural and recreational activities for children and youth which form an essential part of Friendship Centre programming. The Role of Elders Elders play an important part in the Friendship Centre movement. They are both the link with the past and guides into the future. They educate the young on the ways of the past thus ensuring the traditions and culture are not lost. Through their leadership, they point the young towards the future. They promote pride in their culture and in one's self and provide guidance and direction to the leaders within the movement. Friendship Centres recognize and give respect to Elders because they recognize that without the Elders' wisdom and guidance, the movement could not be a family untied, supportive and caring for one another and the people they serve. They are the glue that binds Friendship Centres together in a common cause based on equality and justice.
For more information please contact your Local Friendship Centre
Job Postings/Employment Opportunities
Please click on the links below to find out more information about each position.
Aboriginal Family Literacy:
Provincial Aboriginal Family Literacy Director(Deadline is 4:30pm, Thursday, May 8th, 2008- Late applications will not be considered)
Call for Summer Students:
AFCP Assistant Call for Applicants (Deadline for Applications is April 30th, 2008)
Information Technology Support Office Call for Applicants (Deadline for Applications is April 30th, 2008)
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Please feel free to check back regularly for updated postings. If you have require any further information please contact General Manager, Carl Mashon
Or contact the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres Second Floor ,#200-506 Fort Street, Victoria BC, V8W 1E6 Telephone: (250) 388-5522 Fax: (250) 388-5502
The First Citizens Fund, a perpetual fund created in 1969, is available for cultural, educational and economic development for Aboriginal people in British Columbia.
In 2001, the Government of British Columbia doubled the net value of the Fund from $36 million to $72 million. Interest earned from Fund investments supports programs and services for Aboriginal people.
All programs and services are managed and delivered in partnership with British Columbia Aboriginal organizations.
The First Citizens Fund is part of the provincial government's commitment to improve the quality of life for Aboriginal people.
First Citizens Fund programs which BCAAFC manages include:
For more information please contact Lisa Mercure (Gagnon), First Citizens Fund Program Administrator
Urban Multipurpose Aboriginal Youth Centres
1.UMAYC 2008 - 2009 Applications
The 2008-09 Call for Applications is now closed. The next Call for Applications will be for the 2009-10 funding cycle and will be posted Friday, September 5, 2008. Requests for applicants to the Provincial Funding Board will also be posted at the same time.
[1] 2008/2009 Call for Applications Metro Vancouver Only BC Provincial Urban Only
[1] 2008/2009 Call for Applications
UMAYC 2008 - 2009 Applications
Metro Vancouver Only (*Deadline Nov. 9, 2007)
Please note that the Application Form and the Guidelines below are for Metro Vancouver Projects only. 3 signed copies of the proposal are required. The deadline for all 3 copies to be received at the Heritage Canada office is 4:30 P.M Nov. 9, 2007
If you have any questions or problems please call Lynne Widdows (Canadian Heritage) @ 604-666-0635 or Tanya McKenzie (BCAAFC) @ 1-800-990-2432.
Downloadable Documents:
Vancouver 2008 - 2009 UMAYC Application Form
2008 - 2009 UMAYC Guidelines
Metro Vancouver Eligible Communities
Vancouver UMAYC Application Call Poster
BC Provincial Urban Only (Outside Lower Mainland) (*Deadline Nov. 9, 2007)
Please note that the Application Form and the Guidelines below are for BC Provincial Urban Projects only. The Provincial application is limited to $75,000 for each project and only 1 project will be approved per community. 3 signed copies of the application are required. The deadline for all 3 copies to be received at the BCAAFC office is 4:30 P.M PST Nov. 9, 2007 For Vancouver projects please go to: Vancouver Application Only
If you have any questions or problems please call Tanya McKenzie @ 1-800-990-2432.
Provincial 2008 - 2009 UMAYC Application Form
BC Provincial Application Call Poster
Tanya L. McKenzie, Program and Services Team Leader BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres #200 - 506 Fort Street Victoria, BC V8R 4W6 tmckenzie@bcaafc.com 1-800-990-2432 Fax (250) 388-5502
The Urban Multipurpose Aboriginal Youth Centres (UMAYC) Initiative is intended for Aboriginal youth between 15 and 24 who live in communities with populations over 1,000, regardless of status, culture or gender, and may include Aboriginal children and youth ages 10-14 years, or young Aboriginal adults ages 25-29 years. Where programs engage youth from 10-14 or 25-29 years, an explanation of why youth in this age group have been included will be required. Programs that are funded will have strong involvement and participation of Aboriginal youth at all stages, i.e., planning, development and delivery of the program. The overall goal of the UMAYC Initiative is to create a network of urban multipurpose Aboriginal youth centres that will provide accessible, Aboriginal community-based, culturally relevant and supportive programs, services and counselling to urban Aboriginal youth, and facilitate their participation in existing programs in order to improve their economic, social and personal prospects. The Initiative is in support of measures that equip and encourage urban Aboriginal youth, regardless of status, culture or gender, to meet their challenges and improve their life prospects.
The UMAYC Initiative was launched in February 1999 in response to a commitment made by the government in its election platform. Originally approved to March 31, 2003, the Initiative was extended to March 31, 2005, to be included in an overall study of the 13 programs and initiatives of the Aboriginal Affairs Branch of the Department of Canadian Heritage. In May of 2005, the Minister of Canadian Heritage announced a five-year extension of the UMAYC Initiative to operate until 2010. The UMAYC Initiative is designed to provide urban Aboriginal youth with a wide range of culturally based programs, services and activities that are locally controlled and designed in conjunction with Aboriginal youth. Year-to-year programs, services and activities will be structured in a manner that will empower Aboriginal youth to address the challenges they face and determine their own future with a sense of pride in a safe and culturally relevant environment.
The key objectives of the UMAYC Initiative are:
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Useful links include: National Association of Friendship Centres: http://www.nafc.com Canadian Hertiage: http://www.pch.gc.ca
For more information please contact: Tanya L. McKenzie, UMAYC Provincial Coordinator BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres #200 - 506 Fort Street Victoria, BC V8R 4W6 tmckenzie@bcaafc.com 1-800-990-2432 Fax (250) 388-5502
The B.C. Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
Hosts
GATHERING OUR VOICES 2009
PROVINCIAL ABORIGINAL YOUTH CONFERENCE
March 17-20, 2009 Kelowna, BC
The Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort and Conference Centre
Aboriginal Youth aged (14-24) are invited to take part in a dynamic conference on Aboriginal Language, Culture and Employment. Many workshops, cultural activities, an interactive career and education fair, evening entertainment and afternoon sport and recreation activities will be offered.
The 2009 Provincial Aboriginal Youth Conference will serve as a catalyst for change by providing youth with skills, knowledge, cultural pride, and inspiration that they can bring back to their communities. The conference will strengthen youth leadership, build self-esteem, create relationships, and generate opportunities. Through connections made and experiences shared at the conference, youth will be better equipped to join in collective work towards a more positive economic and social future.
The event will have multiple streams of activities and information for Aboriginal youth over the four days. Main activities at the event will include:
Workshops and Sport and Recreation Activities– Workshops will provide youth with tools, techniques and strategies that can be applied to language, and family and cultural development. Sport and Recreation Activities will promote physical activity, teamwork and overall healthy living.
Education and Career Information – Career planning and employment options will be a major focus of the conference. At the conference different career planning workshops will be offered. In addition, a Career Fair set up through the entire duration of the conference will expose delegates to employment programs, and career information from multiple agencies.
Entertainment – While the event is a chance for youth to converge and receive information, it is also a networking and leadership opportunity. Motivational speakers from various walks of life and cultural backgrounds are invited to share and inspire. First Nation contemporary and traditional performers will entertain during plenary sessions and evening activities.
THE EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR THE 2009 CONFERENCE IS FEBRUARY 20, 2009
For more information please visit our website www.bcaafc.com
Or Contact Rosy Steinhauer, Team Support Assistant, BCAAFC
E-mail: rsteinhauer@bcaafc.com
Phone: 1-800-990-2432 / (250) 388-5522
Downloads
Feel free to download and print the following documents
Information Package
Gathering Our Voices 2009 (.pdf)
Gathering Our Voices 2009 (.doc)
Registration: Gathering Our Voices 2009 Kelowna, BC
Registration Package 2009 (.pdf)
Registration Package 2009 (.doc)
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Links
Images from 2008 Conference in Victoria, BC:
If you have any questions, comments or concerns please feel free to contact Rosy Steinhauer, Team Support Assistant.
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
Phone (250) 388-5522
Fax (250) 388-5502
#200-506 Fort Street, Victoria, BC
V8W 1E6
