2023 Level Up Facilitator A - Introduction to Facilitation

This Level Up Project is for Indigenous meeting facilitators who wish to learn and develop their facilitating skills across cultures. This is an 80-hour project and a prerequisite for additional Facilitation projects.   This is part of a gradual multi-step learning experience in Indigenous perspectives training and facilitation. Depending on experience and progression students may leap to another project.   This project is designed for people who identify as Indigenous.   Project Details: Students will engage with 6 Indigenous Perspectives videos, complete corresponding reflection pages for each, and attend respective team meetings.   Students will begin to familiarize themselves with IISB’s purpose and objectives, overall project missions, the Indigenous Perspectives team, as well as other IISB family members.   Students will shadow and work alongside the Communications and Indigenous Perspectives teams to develop the skills to facilitate meetings effectively and become guardians to Indigenous Speakers and Knowledge Carriers from around the globe.   The goal of this project is to help students reframe their approach to event planning and facilitation while developing an understanding of event coordination logistics and procedures within an Indigenous organization.   Students who complete this trainee-level of facilitation training will then be eligible to go on to the next trainee-level of facilitation projects; whilst being prepared for apprentice-level projects.

2023 Level Up Facilitator B - Introduction to Indigenous Facilitation

This Level Up Project is for Indigenous meeting facilitators who wish to learn and develop their facilitating skills across cultures. This is an 80-hour project and a prerequisite for additional Facilitation projects.   This is part of a gradual multi-step learning experience in Indigenous perspectives training and facilitation. Depending on experience and progression students may leap to another project.   This project is designed for people who identify as Indigenous.   Project Details: Students will engage with 6 Indigenous Perspectives videos, complete corresponding reflection pages for each, and attend respective team meetings.   Students will begin to familiarize themselves with IISB’s purpose and objectives, overall project missions, the Indigenous Perspectives team, as well as other IISB family members.   Students will shadow and work alongside the Communications and Indigenous Perspectives teams to develop the skills to facilitate meetings effectively and become guardians to Indigenous Speakers and Knowledge Carriers from around the globe.   The goal of this project is to help students reframe their approach to event planning and facilitation while developing an understanding of event coordination logistics and procedures within an Indigenous organization.   Students who complete this trainee-level of facilitation training will then be eligible to go on to the next trainee-level of facilitation projects; whilst being prepared for apprentice-level projects.

2023 Level Up Administration A - Introduction to Administration

This Level Up Project is for Administrators who wish to learn and develop their Administrative skills across cultures. This is an 80-hour project and a prerequisite for additional administration projects. This internship is the first step of a gradual, multiple-step learning experience designed to allow participants to explore their own unique strengths and interests, while beginning or expanding upon their own Indigenization journey.   Project Details: Students will engage with 6 Indigenous Education videos, complete corresponding reflection pages for each, and attend respective team meetings.   Students will begin to familiarize themselves with the IISB family, peoples & culture guide, overall project missions, as well as shadowing our CEO’s Executive Assistant, Communications, Building Relations, and other applicable department leads.   Throughout the internship, IISB and its Executive Assistant(s) will equip the participant with the educational resources and support required to confidently; oversee activity and in administration across IISB departments, work in relationship with Indigenous Speakers and Knowledge carriers, and champion the voices of Indigenous communities with intention.   Students who complete this first level of administrative training will then be eligible to go on to the next level of administration projects. We are looking for individuals eager to develop their skills in administration and garner experience working within Indigenous frameworks. While all are welcome to apply for this unique opportunity, we strongly encourage applications from students enrolled in or with equivalent experience in communications, political science, public relations, office administration, and other relevant programs.

2023 Level Up Administration B - Introduction to Indigenous Administration

This Level Up Project is for Administrators who wish to learn and develop their Administrative skills across cultures. This is an 80-hour project and a prerequisite for additional administration projects. This internship is the next step of a gradual, multiple-step learning experience designed to allow participants to explore their own unique strengths and interests, while beginning or expanding upon their own Indigenization journey.   Project Details:  Students will engage with 6 Indigenous Education videos, complete corresponding reflection pages for each, and attend respective team meetings.   Students will begin to familiarize themselves with the IISB family, peoples & culture guide, overall project missions, as well as shadowing our CEO’s Executive Assistant, Communications, Building Relations, and other applicable department leads.   Throughout the internship, IISB and its Executive Assistant(s) will equip the participant with the educational resources and support required to confidently; oversee activity and in administration across IISB departments, work in relationship with Indigenous Speakers and Knowledge carriers, and champion the voices of Indigenous communities with intention.   Students who complete this level of administrative training will then be eligible to go on to the next level of administration projects. We are looking for individuals eager to develop their skills in administration and garner experience working within Indigenous frameworks. While all are welcome to apply for this unique opportunity, we strongly encourage applications from students enrolled in or with equivalent experience in communications, political science, public relations, office administration, and other relevant programs.