Archival Researcher for Indigenous History and Trauma-Informed Research

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada YWCA Metro Vancouver Full time

Project Overview

The 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 Objectives

The researcher will conduct a thorough exploration into the organization's archival materials to document, summarize, and interpret the organization's relationship with Indigenous communities, acknowledging the truth of the organization's role in assimilation and the continued impact as it relates to Indigenous women and girls.

Key Responsibilities

  • Scope research, establish research questions, and plan project using the research plan as a guide and in consultation with the working group
  • Attend meetings, as necessary
  • Scan YWCA archival materials stored at UBC
  • Catalogue and describe materials that are relevant to the project objective
  • Identify and explore other public archives as needed

Deliverables

  • Final report that summarizes the findings (in a format chosen by all rights holders)
  • Guidance and recommendations on next steps for community reconciliation and redress

Requirements

  • Demonstrated connection to Indigenous communities and expertise in Indigenous research methodologies, community engagement, trauma-informed approaches, OCAP principles, as well as a demonstrated ability and capacity to understand diversity of Indigenous protocols
  • Capacity to conduct research within the specified timeline and budget

Timeline

3 months for archival research, 3 months for analysis, 3 months for report writing, and 2 months for recommendations for reconciliation and redress



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