[Bcma-l] Canadian Museum of Civilization - Aboriginal Interns

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Subject: 	FW: Aboriginal Interns / Stagiaires autochtones
Date: 	Tue, 27 Mar 2007 10:50:06 -0400
From: 	Camille Bouchard <camille.bouchard@civilisations.ca>
To: 	<bcma@museumsassn.bc.ca>

Camille Bouchard

Conseillère aux Ressources humaines/Human Resources Consultant

Musée canadien des civilisations/Canadian Museum of Civilization

100 rue Laurier CP 3100, Succ B

Gatineau, Qc J8X 4H2

(819) 776-8275 (819) 776-7110 (fax)

camille.bouchard@civilisations.ca

camille.bouchard@civilization.ca

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*From:* Camille Bouchard
*Sent:* Monday, March 26, 2007 4:30 PM
*To:* 'nicole.c.couture@mcgill.ca'
*Subject:* Aboriginal Interns / Stagiaires autochtones


Hello,

The Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation (CMCC) is currently 
looking for Aboriginal Interns. We would be thankful if you could please 
post this job opportunity in the designated areas or take the liberty of 
circulating this offer within your organization.

Thank you in advance


Bonjour,

La Société du Musée canadien des civilisations (SMCC) recherche 
présentement des stagiaires autochtones. Nous vous serions 
reconnaissants de bien vouloir afficher cette opportunité d'emploi dans 
les endroits prévus à cette fin ou de faire circuler l’information à 
l’intérieur de votre organisation .

Merci de votre coopération.

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Société du Musée canadien des civilisations
Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation

Aboriginal Training Program in Museum Practices
Full-Time Internship - 8 months: Commencing in September
4 Positions - Position number: #5000

Description:
The goal of the Aboriginal Training Program in Museum Practices at the 
Canadian Museum of Civilization is to offer Aboriginal participants 
(First Nations, Métis, Inuit) professional and technical training. The 
Program operates from September to April of each year, with a two week 
break for the holiday season.

Objective:
To provide practical experiences in various aspects of museum work for 
Aboriginal individuals who work in local/regional museums or cultural 
centres in their communities and wish to broaden their knowledge and 
skills.

Components:
Candidates can undertake practicum assignments lasting four to five 
weeks, in the following divisions of the museum.

1. Exhibitions and Programs
2. Research and Collections
3. Public Affairs
4. Development
5. Museum Services
6. The Canadian War Museum

Eligibility:
Candidates should have Grade 12 education or equivalent. Those with less 
than Grade 12 education will be considered on the basis of demonstrable 
experience in cultural interpretation or related skills.

Financial Support:
The Museum provides a small stipend, training and facilities for the 
Program. Participants are encouraged to seek sources of financial 
support to cover travel and living expenses.

The Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation is committed to the 
principles of Employment Equity and to achieving a workforce which is 
representative of the Canadian population. We strongly encourage 
candidates to self-identify if they are an Aboriginal person, a member 
of a visible minority group or a person with a disability.

We thank all candidates for showing interest in our Corporation; 
however, only retained candidates will be contacted.

Deadline for Application:
If you wish to participate in this programme, please apply no later than 
April 10, 2007 by fax to: Ms. Jameson C. Brant, Coordinator, Aboriginal 
Training Program in Museum Practices Fax # : (819) 776-8429.

or by mail to:
Aboriginal Training Program in Museum Practices
Canadian Museum of Civilization
100Laurier St
PO Box 3100, Succ. Hull
Gatineau, Quebec
J8X 4H2

To learn more about the program, visit: 
http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/at/attoceng.html or contact Ms. Jameson 
C. Brant at (819) 776-8270.

If you are selected for an interview, 2 letters of reference will be 
required.