Students of Colour Collective

AfriCa Festival

We’re looking for dynamic volunteers to participate in the first annual AfriCa Fest 2013. If you love food, music and exploring new cultures and soaking up in the sun, volunteer at AfriCa Fest. AfriCa Fest 2013, hosted by the Victoria African & Caribbean Cultural Society (VACCS), is a week-long festival featuring a wide variety of activities such as a launch party and 2-day cultural exhibition taking place in Centennial Square. These will be followed by numerous weekday activities, and a closing gala on May 25th

check out the link below for volunteer descriptions

http://volweb.ca/volweb/event_details.php?EventID=5368

Please help us in forwarding this email to your listserve and any other
organization/individual you think might be interested.

Hello Everyone,

(QTIPOC = Queer/Trans* Indigenous People/People Of Colour)

We are searching for individuals interested in forming a steering committee
to organize a QTIPOC Conference in Victoria, BC, traditional Lekwungen
Territory.

Several people have been discussing and expressing interest in seeing a
QTIPOC Conference take place in Victoria, BC, Lekwungen Territory, and
these are the first steps in seeing it happen. There have been no decisions
made yet about what such a conference or gathering would look like, but
there is interest in forming a steering committee of folks in Victoria who
would be able to regularly get together and plan the conference. As such,
this is a call out to folks interested in joining the steering committee to
attend a meeting on May 18th at 10:00 AM. The meeting will take place at
Wild Coffee, 632 Yates St, upstairs in their meeting room.

Please pass and forward this call-out to your listserves, friends or
acquaintances, keeping in mind that this meeting and the steering committee
are intended for folks who self-identify as queer/trans* Indigenous
people/people of colour. This meeting will decide what the roles and
responsibilities of the steering committee will be in the process of
organizing a conference, with the possibility for stipends being provided
to individuals that eventually form the steering committee and/or take on
responsibilities for planning the conference.

To give a little background on myself and how this process started, my name
is Tribesty Nguyen and I’m a queer man of colour who has lived on Lekwungen
Territories for the past 6 years. I have some funding from the Students of
Colour Collective and the UVic Pride Collective to start the initial
facilitation of planning this conference, and both collectives have
committed some funding to help this conference take place. That being said,
my role in this process so far has been solely administrative, and no
decisions on the actual conference have been made. This initial meeting to
form a steering committee will lay out the organizing process for the
conference and all other decisions, including the direction, vision, theme,
etc., will follow according to the formed steering committee.

To summarize:

What: Meeting to form steering committee for a Queer and/or Trans*
Indigenous People/People of Colour Conference

When: May 18th, 2013 - 10:00 AM

Where: Wild Coffee, 632 Yates St., upstairs in the meeting room

Who: Any and all self-identified queer and/or trans*  Indigenous
people/people of colour

Hope to see you all there!

Tribesty Nguyen

Position:   Settlement Outreach Facilitator

Posting Date:   April 15, 2013

Closing Date:  April 29, 2013
                           
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week/flexible hours

Location of Work:     Various (a car and valid BC driver’s license would be an asset)

Rate of Pay:  $17.60

Job Description:

We are seeking a Settlement Outreach Facilitator reporting to Gaylene Turner, Settlement Coordinator that will work within our Settlement Services Program.  The ideal candidate will provide a strong sense of welcoming to newcomers at our outreach offices on Mondays and Wednesdays delivering exemplary customer service.  She/he will understand and support ICA’s mission and possess experience in settlement and integration of newcomers to Canada. Experience working with youth considered an asset. This position requires strong communication, interpersonal skills, excellent organizational abilities and exceptional cultural competency.     

Responsibilities:

• Spend regular hours in the outreach offices and provide intake services to walk-in and scheduled clients.
• Schedule appointments for clients residing in outreach areas with ICA settlement workers.
• Attend community events and raise awareness about services available through ICA;  set up and staff information tables as needed.
• Organize settlement workshops in outreach areas; arrange for guest speakers and facilitators.
• Organize other settlement programming to benefit clients in outreach areas, e.g., buddy conversation program.
• Develop promotional materials such as posters and brochures pertinent to the outreach offices; work with Communications Coordinator on such materials.

Position Qualifications:

1. Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree in social work or social sciences, or equivalent combination of formal education background and related job experience.
• Experience and knowledge in the area of service provision in a cross-cultural environment.
• Experience working with immigrants, refuges and international clients.
• Knowledge of community resources and a community development approach to working with other community service providers.
• An understanding of the social, legal, and economic issues surrounding the immigration process as well as experience in non-profit organizations.

2. Job Skills and Abilities

• Fluency and competency in spoken and written English.
• Fluency in a second language would be considered an asset.
• Experience working with youth considered an asset.
• Excellent community outreach and engagement skills.
• Ability to represent ICA in a positive, professional manner to the public and community stakeholders.
• An effective intercultural communicator, both in group settings and on-on-one.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to envision, plan, and implement events in outreach areas.
• Excellent time management and record keeping skills.
• Valid BC driver’s license and vehicle a definite asset.

Closing Date:
Please submit letter of application and current resume noting relevant qualifications and experience, to Dan MacDougall, Human Resources Manager by April 29, 2013. Email: dmacdougall@icavictoria.org

OFFICE COORDINATOR FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA PRIDE COLLECTIVE

UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA STUDENTS’ SOCIETY

FUNCTION:
1. Office Coordinator for the University of Victoria Pride Collective

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
1. The Office Coordinator will be responsible to the UVic Pride Collective and to the
University of Victoria Student Society (reporting through the general manager).
2. The Office Coordinator, together with the elected UVic Pride Collective Coordinators, will
supervise the person/s hired for the Work Study position.

ORGANIZATIONAL DUTIES:
1. Uphold and make available the UVic Pride Collective Constitution and Bylaws and all
current policies. Develop (update, review, clarify, draft) these core documents as necessary.
2. Organize and participate in Collective and General Meetings and ensure that meeting
minutes are taken and posted after the meeting.
3. In collaboration with the Pride Collective, organize projects and events relevant to the
mandate.
4. In collaboration with the Pride Collective, provide advocacy for queer persons on campus
and in broader communities.
5. Maintain and make available a current list of community resources and supports for
reference and referrals.
6. Support volunteers with the organization and maintenance of the Pride library as necessary.
7. Assist the Resource Coordinator to collect and develop resources for the Pride Centre.
8. Work with Collective members and the Advocacy Council representative to establish and
maintain relationships between UVic Pride and other advocacy groups on campus and in the
broader communities.
9. Serve as a resource person for committees, volunteers, and project leaders.
10. Other duties as required.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:
1. Along with the elected coordinators: check and respond to e-mail, phone messages, and
postal mail and manage online communications (mailing list announcements and website
updates)
2. Along with the Collective Coordinators develop job description, work plan, train, supervise
and evaluate Work Study staff.
3. Organize maintenance as needed to ensure the office space is accessible, clean, and
welcoming.
4. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
5. Ensure that UVic Pride committees, volunteers and project leaders have access to materials
and space required for their dedicated activities.
6. In collaboration with the Safer Space Coordinator, work to create safer spaces within the
office and at events.
7. Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Minimum one year experience working and/or organizing within a social justice
environment.
2. Experience in an organizing or leadership capacity involving advocacy or activism
3. Strong understanding of and demonstrated commitment to anti-oppressive and inclusive
organizing and practices.
4. In depth knowledge and understanding of and commitment to working against all forms of
oppression and marginalization
5. Ability to articulate what a safer space might look like and have strategies for upholding a
safer space
6. Demonstrated commitment to upholding the values within Pride’s Constitution and policies,
especially the Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism Policy
7. Understanding of the implications of organizing on stolen Indigenous lands and a
demonstrated commitment to anti-colonial practices and values
8. An understanding of internalized oppressive values and how they affect safer spaces.
9. Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and ensure projects reach completion.
10. Ability to effectively work within a collective and independently.
11. Demonstrated understanding of collective-based decision making and experience with
facilitating collective conversations
12. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
13. Experience working with a computer (orientation to Mac OS X and Microsoft Office will be provided) Training and resources on anti-oppressive practice and inclusive language will be organized or
provided as needed.

This is a one year term, part-time unionized position with the United Steelworkers at 15 hours a week during the school year and 20 hours a week May 1st – August 31st.

This position is restricted to self-identified queer and/or trans* people (refer to Charter of Rights and
Freedoms, Article 15, subsection 2).

UVic Pride works to create spaces that are inclusive, respectful
and welcoming. Discussion of accommodations required for employment is welcomed. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly.

How to Apply: Please provide a cover letter, resume, and two work or volunteer references VIA email
to alma@uvic.ca with “UVIC PRIDE COLLECTIVE – Office Coordinator job application” in the
subject line by MONDAY, APRIL 22 at NOON.
If you are unable to scan and email your application, printed copies can be delivered to the SUB

General Office room B128 in the Student Union Building. Please reference “UVIC PRIDE COLLETIVE – Office Coordinator job application” on your documentation.
Posted Tuesday, April 16, 2013.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MONDAY, APRIL 22 AT NOON.

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Events

• April 25- Speaker: Jessica Danforth, Native Youth Sexual Health Network: The Politics of Sexual Health and Reproductive Health (First Peoples House @ 7pm)

SOCC Meetings

• April 22 - Collective Meeting (SOCC office SUB B020 @ 4pm)

• April 25 - Semi-Annual General Meeting ( @3pm)

Non-SOCC Meetings

Volunteer/ Jobs/ Opportunities

• Uvic Pride is Hiring a Office Coordinator - Posting Closes April 22nd @12pm

Things to check out

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SOCC Meetings

Collective meeting

This meeting is open to all self-identified Indigenous and/or People of Colour and will be taking place Monday April 22nd at 4pm in the SOCC office (SUB B020). Below is a basic agenda, items can be added at the beginning of the meeting.

Agenda

• DesiQ funding Request

• End of year gathering ?

• SAGM prep

• Summer Planning

• Talks about creating another paid union position

• Talks about applying for a third work-study position for next year

SEMI-ANNUAL General Meeting

This meeting is open to all self-identified Indigenous and/or People of Colour and will be taking place Thursday April 25th at 3pm. Below is the official agenda, unofficial  items can be added at the beginning of the meeting, but no official items can be added at this time.

If you have any questions about any of the agenda items, or would like proposed constitution changes sent to you in advance please email socc@uvss.ca

AGENDA

1. Elections

• Elections for Board Representative to the University of Victoria Students Society

    - term is from May 1st to April 30th, board retreat taking place April 29th &30th  (*but can      step down at any point)

    - representative the entire collective at board meetings (which take place every other monday, and go for a couple hours)

• Elections for a Graduate Student Rep

    - works with the collective on graduate student engagement

    - in the past has held coffee houses, tabled at the graduate student information fair and met with representatives

• Elections for Advocacy Council Rep

    - attends advocacy council on behalf of socc(minimum 3 meetings a semester)

    - presents current activities and budgets, as well as liaises with other advocacy groups

• Elections for a International Student Rep *new position pending acceptance in constitution and collective discussion*

    - intention is to work in collaboration with the International Student Association (ISA), the international commons

    - work with the collective to foster better connections with international student communities on and off campus

2. Constitutional Changes

• executive (changes)

• reproductive health and freedom policy (changes)

• environmental justice and ethical purchasing policy ( new)

Volunteer/ Jobs/ Opportunities

Uvic Pride is Hiring

For the position of an Office Coordinator Position for One year term, part-time unionized position with the United Steelworkers, May 1st- April 30th. Hours are 15hrs/week Sept-April and 20hrs/week May-Aug.     *see attachment for position details*