Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


Regina, Canada First Nations University of Canada Full time

**Description**:
**Research Assistant (Casual)**
**Part-time - 12-month contract**

**Indigenous Languages and Linguistics Department**
**July 17th, 2023, through June 1st, 2024**

**The Organization**:
First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) is a unique place of learning specializing in Indigenous knowledge and providing post-secondary education for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students alike within a culturally supportive environment. FNUniv provides an opportunity for students of all nations to learn in an environment of First Nations cultures and values. The University continues to uphold its mission of enhancing the quality of life, and to preserve, protect and interpret the history, language, culture, and artistic heritage of First Nations people. FNUniv is a federated college of the University of Regina, and its academic programs are accredited through that institution. Wisdom, respect, humility, sharing, harmony, beauty, strength, and spirituality are the values of First Nations University of Canada.

Reporting to the Program Coordinator for the Indigenous Languages and Linguistics program, this position is responsible for assisting in the documentation of the Ka-nêhiyaw-kiyokânaw project that will culminate in them producing a final report.

**Duties and Qualifications**:
Applicants may be a Master’s student of the University of Regina, with preference given to students with experience in Cree language programs at FNUniv.

The Research Assistant will:

- Assist with research and conduct a literature review on Indigenous language immersion programs,
- Support project organization and administration,
- Conduct data analysis that will culminate in a final report,
- Review the notes and recordings from the first National Indigenous Language kiyokêwin Teacher Network (NILKTN) to be included in the final report,
- Be present and document the 5-day Cree intensive from July 24th-July 28th, 2023 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan (30 hours),
- Be present and document the Cree immersion camp from August 1st-August 8th, 2023 near Saint Louis, Saskatchewan (37.5 hours),
- Have strong communication skills and ability to work independently,
- Maintain and track data using a variety of computer programs, and
- Be comfortable with a variety of computer programs (word processing, excel, powerpoint, etc.).

**Qualifications**:

- Master’s degree is preferred.
- One-year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- **Previous experience with language including storytelling and literature, language and culture **history, translation and interpretation, and language teaching techniques. **Knowledge of an Indigenous language, with fluency, is a definite asset.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $25.00/hr

**Application Procedure**:
First Nations University of Canada would like to thank all for their interest and to all those that apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



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