Spruce Grove, Stony Plain & West Edmonton Positions 09

Canada Summer Jobs (see link for eligibility)

All applicants need to be able to write stories for children in French and English, have basic Internet and computer skills and have an interest in historical research & story telling. A working knowledge of video interviewing an asset. Priority will be given to aboriginals, disabled persons and members of visible minorities.

Network & Heritage Consultant (Post Secondary - position filled)

To contact organizations in the constituency (Edmonton - Spruce Grove) that work with persons with disabilities, newcomers to Canada, disadvantaged children & youth, seniors, Aboriginal people and members of visible minorities, with the view of developing a network of organizations that work with these groups. Part of the project will be to research the history of the above mentioned groups, especially interviewing seniors to create a digital archive for current and future use. The results of the research will be used to develop and present historical stories, in both French and English, for use in schools and the community. The project will use the Internet and other digital technology (especially digital versions of local history books).

Network & Heritage Assistant. (High School - Six weeks starting July 6th - Position filled)

To assist in researching the history of persons with disabilities, newcomers to Canada, disadvantaged children & youth, seniors, Aboriginal people and members of visible minorities, especially interviewing seniors to create a digital archive for current and future use. The results of the research will be used to develop and present historical stories, in both French and English, for use in schools and the community. The project will use the Internet and other digital technology (especially digital versions of local history books). Duties will also include participating in fund raising activities.

To apply for the above jobs email resume to factsc@gmail.com indicating if you are from a priority employment group (aboriginals, disabled persons and members of visible minorities). Other may apply but priority will be given to applicants from the above groups.

See Summer Heritage 09 Projects & Support for examples of projects you could be working on.

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Spruce Grove Summer Jobs

Summer Heritage 09 Projects & Support

FACTS - Family And Community Twining Society is working with other organizations to facilitate historical research, the development of digital archives, and other heritage projects as follows (see links for examples):
  1. Finding the stories behind a mural or a picture.
  2. Developing stories for use in L.A. or Social Studies classes.
  3. Music heritage
  4. Scanning documents and pictures *
  5. Taking digital pictures. *
  6. Creating digital (video, audio, images) archives of Historical events.*
  7. Recording oral history using High Definition video.*
*Illustrations for these projects are available on DVD and High Definition video is stored on hard drives using a portable docking system.

FACTS will be offering training sessions to facilitate networking and assist others in doing similar projects. These sessions will be offered at minimal cost and on a donation basis for charitable organizations.

St. Albert Summer Positions 09

Canada Summer Jobs (See link for eligibility)

All Applicants need to be able to research and write stories for children in French and English, have basic Internet and computer skills and have an interest in historical research & story telling. A working knowledge of video interviewing an asset. Priority will be given to aboriginals, disabled persons and members of visible minorities.

The jobs outlined below will contribute to the St. Albert 150 + Big Lake Settlement Project

Research and Development Assistant (High School - Six weeks starting July 6th)

Assist in, researching, in both French and English, the history of St. Albert in preparation for the150th anniversary of St. Albert. The research will have a focus on the history of aboriginal & metis people, persons with disabilities, newcomers to Canada and members of visible minorities. The results of the research will be used to develop and present historical stories, in both French and English, for use in schools and the community. Wherever possible seniors, children, youth and others will be involved in the research and development of the stories. The project will use the Internet and other digital technology (especially digital files of St. Albert's history books).

To apply for the above jobs email resume to factsc@gmail.com indicating if you are from a priority employment group (aboriginals, disabled persons and members of visible minorities). Other may apply but priority will be given to applicants from the above groups.

Research and Development Consultant (Post Secondary - position filled)

In conjunction with the Summer Heritage Network, research, in both French and English, the history of St. Albert in preparation for the 150th anniversary of St. Albert. The research will have a focus on the history of Aboriginal & Metis people, persons with disabilities, newcomers to Canada and members of visible minorities. The results of the research will be used to develop and present historical stories, in both French and English, for use in schools and the community. Wherever possible seniors, children, youth and others will be involved in the research and development of the stories. The project will use the Internet and other digital technology (especially digital files of St. Albert's history books).

Canada Summer Jobs 2009 Funding

Eligible students:
  • Are between 15 and 30 years of age;
  • Have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;
  • Are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
  • Are legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
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