Archives Researcher Position at YWCA Metro Vancouver
2 weeks ago
Archival Researcher Position Overview
The YWCA Metro Vancouver is seeking a researcher to lead Phase 2 of the Archives Research Project. This project aims to uncover the organization's involvement in Indian residential schools, Indian hospitals, and practices of assimilation, and to work towards healing relationships with Indigenous and First Nations communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct a thorough exploration into the organization's archival materials to document, summarize, and interpret the organization's relationship with Indigenous communities, using a gendered lens.
- Apply OCAP Principles and CARE Principles to ensure that the research is conducted in a way that respects Indigenous data sovereignty and ethics.
- Identify gaps in materials and make recommendations for further research.
- Deliver a final report that summarizes the findings and provides guidance and recommendations on next steps for community reconciliation and redress.
Requirements
- Expertise in addressing issues related to Indigenous history, archival research, trauma-informed research, and knowledge on how to implement OCAP Principles and CARE Principles.
- Demonstrated connection to Indigenous communities and expertise in Indigenous research methodologies, community engagement, trauma-informed approaches, OCAP principles, and a demonstrated ability and capacity to understand diversity of Indigenous protocols.
- Capacity to conduct research within the specified timeline and budget.
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada YWCA Metro Vancouver Full timeAbout YWCA Metro VancouverYWCA Metro Vancouver is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals in our community. With a rich history of advocating for social justice and human rights, we strive to create a world where everyone has access to opportunities and resources.Job DescriptionWe are seeking an...
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada YWCA Metro Vancouver Full timeProject OverviewThe YWCA Metro Vancouver is seeking a researcher to lead Phase 2 of the Archives Research Project. This project aims to uncover the organization's involvement in Indian residential schools, Indian hospitals, and practices of assimilation to understand and acknowledge the truth of our history; work towards healing relationships with Indigenous...
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada YWCA Metro Vancouver Full timeProject OverviewThe YWCA Metro Vancouver is seeking a researcher to lead Phase 2 of the Archives Research Project, focusing on the organization's relationship with Indigenous communities, using a gendered lens.Research ObjectivesThe researcher will conduct a thorough exploration into the organization's archival materials to document, summarize, and interpret...
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada YWCA Metro Vancouver Full timeProject OverviewYWCA Metro Vancouver is seeking a skilled researcher to lead Phase 2 of the Archives Research Project. This project aims to uncover the organization's involvement in Indian residential schools, Indian hospitals, and practices of assimilation, and to work towards healing relationships with Indigenous and First Nations communities.Research...
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