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Hello! I am so excited to be getting started with Hello! I am so excited to be getting started with Edified Projects and wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. I’m Becca Shortt, a white settler born and raised on Treaty 6, just outside of Amiskwaciy Waskahikan (Beaver Hills House – Edmonton, A.B.). I am forever grateful for the people I built relationships with there, they are the reason I am able to do this work. Currently I live on the unceded territory of the Lekwungen speaking peoples, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt nations (Victoria, B.C.). Reciprocity, relationality, and gratitude drive the focus of my work in Indigenous engagement and allyship. I have an MA in Community Engagement with a focus on Indigneous/non-Indigenous ethical relationships and collaboration as well as 5 years experience working with Indigenous communities throughout Treaty 6 and Treaty 8, specifically with the Métis settlements. I am passionate about working with diverse groups of people who bring their own worldviews, experiences, stories, and knowledge into a collaborative learning space. I believe every individual has gifts they bring that help build a stronger collective. When I’m not working, you can definitely find me walking my dog Bella - a true goofball monster, or cross stitching while binge watching tv.  Thanks for taking the time to get to know me, hope to meet you in our workshops!
"When you learn about this past in a reflexive way "When you learn about this past in a reflexive way, you will hopefully feel more comfortable exploring your actions, roles and responsibilities, and connectedness to others in future." On Orange Shirt Day we honour residential school survivors and their families. It is a day to learn about and reflect on the past so we can move forward in a better way. To learn more, read Alicia’s article “Orange Shirt Day 2020” (link in bio). It not only details the meaning and importance of the day, it is also an invitation for people to learn more and participate in Orange Shirt Day on September 30th.   Shirt design by Janet Cromarty Photo and article by @aliciahibbert
Relation to lands, our communities, and our work t Relation to lands, our communities, and our work to decolonize. These are the main themes that can form the foundation of a personal and authentic land acknowledgment.⁠ ⁠ We hope that in sharing this you are able to take a couple simple steps to move from a script to an authentic acknowledgment.⁠ ⁠ @chewbecca.s and I can deliver a full-day in-person land acknowledgment workshop. We are working on what this could look like virtually and we are always thinking about how to involve others in this work.⁠ ⁠ If you ever need more support for yourself or your organization, just get in touch!⁠ Feel free to ask questions in the comments. ⁠ #landacknowledgment #indigenouslands #turtleisland #decolonization
In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, I'm In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, I'm giving away 4 prizes of a 1 page edit/review for Indigenous owned businesses, or Indigenous creatives, solopreneurs, or students!⁠ ⁠ This can be for website copy, a letter of intent, grant proposal, portfolio, or cover letter/resume. If you have something within this scope, like this post and comment below to enter: you can use an emoji about your project or tag a friend!⁠ ⁠ Entries accepted until Tues June 23 at 6pm PST and prize will be drawn by Tues June 23 at 10pm PST.⁠ ⁠ I am using the number 4 as it has significance to Indigenous ways of knowing: 4 directions, 4 sacred medicines, 4 areas of health, and so on.⁠ ⁠ Click the link in my bio for the rules/terms! (Canada, age of majority, work done within one month). I've never done a giveaway before, so I'm trying to follow a process!⁠ ⁠ #nationalindigenouspeoplesday #nationalindigenoushistorymonth #edifyyourwork #indigenouswomeninbusiness #indigenouswomenentrepreneurs #indigenomics #economicreconciliation⁠ ⁠
Hello / Taanishii / Tansi! I’ve made some change Hello / Taanishii / Tansi! I’ve made some changes to my website, edifiedprojects.com (link in my bio to the main page and Indigenous History Month 30 day challenge). It is now more aligned with the kind of work I value and the kinds of organizations and individuals I’d like to collaborate with. I spent some time thinking about the values I want to continue infusing in my work and the people I’d like to serve, and I (hope I've) centered this on every page.⁠ ⁠ I thought it was a great time to reintroduce myself to new followers. I’m Alicia Hibbert, a Metis person with ties to Manitoba (Naults and Champagnes from Richer and Ste. Anne on my mom's side, British and French on my dad's side) and Alberta (where I was raised and lived until 2019), currently living in Musqueam, Tsleil Waututh, and Squamish territory on the west coast. I get a lot of joy from working collaboratively, with a sense of hopefulness and forward-thinking, and I love making the plans, seeing the patterns, and figuring out how to achieve maximum impact with minimal resources. I value applying these gifts for societal change and community wellbeing, and I try to do that in all work I do.⁠ ⁠ Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me!⁠ ⁠
Here's where we have come so far on the 30 day Ind Here's where we have come so far on the 30 day Indigenous engagement challenge. Still to come: food, visual arts, authors, beaders, podcasts, land acknowledgements, more reflection questions, and things you can take action on. Do you have any reflections on your engagement to share with others?
#blackouttuesday We will pause the 30 day challen #blackouttuesday We will pause the 30 day challenge in solidarity today. Please consider the purpose of this action - to mute white noise and amplify black voices. The purpose is not to post a black square and stop there.
June is National Indigenous History Month. As a Me June is National Indigenous History Month. As a Metis person who worked with Metis and First Nations communities for years, it's really important to me to spread awareness of the contemporary (current) resilience in Indigenous communities. This month I will be partnering with my ally @chewbecca.s to deliver a 30-day challenge for you to engage with Indigenous leaders, knowledge, and practices.⁠ ⁠ It can't go unsaid, however, that we are doing this during an extremely difficult time for the BIPOC/IBPOC community, specifically for our Black and Black-Indigenous kin. Our hope is that, by inspiring allies to engage with Indigenous excellence, we are spreading love, compassion, and anti-racist intention.⁠ ⁠ -Alicia (@aliciahibbert) & Becca (@chewbecca.s)⁠ ⁠ @blklivesmatter @blackyouthproject @naacp @blackmamasmatter @theconsciouskid @mnfreedomfund @mvmnt4blklives⁠ #IndigenousCulture #IndigenousHistoryMonth #IndigenousPeople #IndigenousKnowledge #IndigenousMade
Upcoming @cihr_irsc deadlines: Apr 1: Other: Heal Upcoming @cihr_irsc deadlines: Apr 1: Other: Health System Impact Fellowship Apr 7: Team Grant: Personalized Health Apr 22: Team Grant: Canada-EU Smart Living Environments – Transitions in Care May 4: Other: SPOR SUPPORT Unit Phase II Link in my bio to my website or just DM me for application editing/writing or CCV support! #cihr #research @ubc @sfuvan @ualberta @ucalgary @macewanu #acwri #amediting #grantwriting Photo by Hush Naidoo on Unsplash
Some March, April, & May @sshrc_crsh deadlines: M Some March, April, & May @sshrc_crsh deadlines: March 15, 2020: Partnership Engage Grants April 1, 2020: SSHRC Impact Awards April 15, 2020: Letter of Intent to Apply for the New Frontiers in Research Fund – 2020 Transformation Competition May 1, 2020: Connection Grants Link in my bio to my website or just DM me for application editing/writing support! I can even help with that pesky Canadian Common CV. #sshrc #research @ubc @sfuvan @ualberta @ucalgary @macewanu #acwri #amediting #grantwriting Photo by Campaign Creators on Unsplash
I've updated the Tri-Council Grants page on my web I've updated the Tri-Council Grants page on my website to include the @sshrc_crsh 2020 Transformation Competition, with Notice of Intent due to SSHRC on Feb 18th: http://ow.ly/kyAW50xNC8B Areas where I can best support you: NOI: Editing your plain language outline LOI: Review budgets, EDI and Indigenous research considerations, Indigenous research, editing your research proposal, formatting the bibliography Just DM or email me for more info! Photo by You X Ventures on Unsplash
@ualberta TLEF Project Awards are due Jan 28, 2020 @ualberta TLEF Project Awards are due Jan 28, 2020 & TLEF Seed Grants are due Mar 3, 2020 - link in my bio to my website or just DM me for application support! #yeg #grantwriting #ualberta 📸 NeONBRAND on Unsplash
There are two arts/community grants due in January There are two arts/community grants due in January and February to be aware of: 1. @calgfoundation Strategic Opportunity Grants - Jan 1, 2020 2. @calgfoundation Community Grants Program - Feb 4, 2020 3. @canada.council Translation, Arts Across Canada - Jan 20, 2020 Link in my bio to my website or just DM me for application editing/writing support! #calgaryfoundation #yyc #amediting #grantwriting Photo by Mimi Thian on Unsplash
January-March, 2020 @cihr_irsc deadlines for you t January-March, 2020 @cihr_irsc deadlines for you to put in your calendars! 1. Jan 7, 2020: Catalyst Grant: Impacts of financial and organizational restructuring of public health 2. Feb 5, 2020 (Registration) & Mar 3, 2020 (Application): Project Grant: Spring 2020 Link in my bio to my website or just DM me for application editing/writing or CCV support! #cihr #research @ubc @sfuvan @ualberta @ucalgary @macewanu #acwri #amediting #grantwriting Photo by Alexandru Acea on Unsplash
Some January and February @sshrc_crsh deadlines fo Some January and February @sshrc_crsh deadlines for all of you researchers planning ahead 😊 January 7, 2020: Knowledge Synthesis Grants: Living Within the Earth’s Carrying Capacity February 1, 2020: Connection Grants February 2, 2020: Insight Development Grants February 15, 2020: Partnership Grants - Stage 1 Link in my bio to my website or just DM me for application editing/writing support! I can even help with that pesky Canadian Common CV. #sshrc #research @ubc @sfuvan @ualberta @ucalgary @macewanu #acwri #amediting #grantwriting Photo by Louis Maniquet on Unsplash
One more @sshrc_crsh grant deadline before the hol One more @sshrc_crsh grant deadline before the holidays: December 15: Partnership Engage Grants Link in my bio to my website or just DM me for application editing/writing support! I can even help with that pesky Canadian Common CV. Photo by Wonderlane on Unsplash #sshrc #research @ubc @sfuvan @ualberta @ucalgary @macewanu #acwri #amediting #grantwriting
Hi, I don't want to stress you out. But I did wan Hi, I don't want to stress you out. But I did want to let you know that if you're finishing up your thesis for the deadlines below, I'm here for you. Specifically, I can help you edit and format. I can whip your reference list into shape. I can even help with a couple days' notice. Let me know if you need me! Deadlines coming up soon: @mcgillu Dec 15, 2019 @yorkuniversity Dec 16, 2019 @sfuvan Dec 24 2019 @umanitoba Jan 2, 2020 @uofguelph Jan 9, 2020 @memorialuniversity Jan 13, 2020 Photo by Adam Solomon on Unsplash #amediting #thesis #postsecondary #phdlife #academiclife #cdnpse
Speaking of grants, two more to mention with deadl Speaking of grants, two more to mention with deadlines December 1st: 1. Edmonton Community Foundation Community Grants 2. Ottawa Community Foundation Multi-Year Grants Link in my bio to my website or just DM me for application editing/writing support! Photo by MD Duran on Unsplash. #edmontoncommunityfoundation #yeg #ottawacommunityfoundation #yow #amediting #grantwriting
@canada.council deadlines coming up on December 11 @canada.council deadlines coming up on December 11: 1. Arts Abroad 2. Foreign Artist Tour, Arts Across Canada 3. Circulation and Touring, Arts Across Canada 4. Short-Term Projects - Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. Link in my bio to my website or just DM me for application editing/writing support! Photo by Adrien Olichon on Unsplash. #amediting #grantwriting #bringingtheartstolife
New post up in my Editing Tips section: I show you New post up in my Editing Tips section: I show you how to get Microsoft Word to underline passive verb tenses. ⁠ ⁠ #acwri #amediting #editors #instaacademic⁠ #writersofinstagram 📸 by Brett Jordan on Unsplash
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Prairie Metis and settler perspectives and knowledge. Guests living and working with gratitude on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaɁɬ təməxʷ (Musqueam), səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), and skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish) [Vancouver, BC]; the Lekwungen-speaking Songhees and Esquimalt nations [Victoria, BC]; and Amiskwaciy Waskahikan in Treaty 6 territory [Edmonton, AB].

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As an international student, to be honest, I find it quite hard to follow the writing and thinking patterns in English, especially doing such a big project in the area of education. Your help means way more than editing, because you are my writing guru! You’ve helped me to make my project “shine.” – Xiaonuo (Nicole) Li 

After having to look at my thesis for two years straight there were multiple issues that needed correcting, as well as some errors that I simply did not see/was not aware of. Alicia caught these errors and helped correct the citation in my thesis so that it was concise and up to proper standards. I am happy to say that my thesis was approved for graduation without any citation or formatting errors! – Amabel D’Souza

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