Faculty of Arts - Indigenous Artist, Writer, Journalist, or Knowledge-Keeper in Residence
About The Position
The Faculty of Arts is seeking an Indigenous Artist, Writer, Musician, or Knowledge-Keeper in Residence. This residency aims to support Indigenous knowledge in research and the creation of new works across various fields such as governance, health, pedagogy, sustainability, literary composition, spoken word, filmmaking, music, visual arts, performance, and interdisciplinary creative practices. Residents will balance their personal projects with contributions to the Faculty of Arts. The program fosters community engagement, dialogue, creativity, and intercultural communication, aligning with KPU's commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Actions and supporting Indigenous writers. Residents will be paid $7,000 per month, with additional funding for KPU-specific events and general support. Applicants with a specialization in healing through culture or wellness are encouraged.
Requirements
- Relevant community-based and/or professional experience rooted in Indigenous communities, knowledge, and traditions.
- Writers should have at least one book published, or a book contract with a professional publishing house, or an equivalent major project in spoken or written text and have been active in their creative discipline(s).
- Artists/musician should be active in their creative discipline(s) with an established or emerging record of work as made evident through exhibitions, recordings, reviews, articles public performances, etc.
- Knowledge-keepers should have an active practice made evident through exhibitions and/or publication, community engagement, and written and/or oral research.
- Similar evidence of achievement in area of specialization.
- Enthusiasm for engaging with writers of various abilities.
- Willingness to organize and plan events.
- Enthusiasm for consulting with artists of various abilities.
- Ability to travel between campuses is required.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A cover letter or video that includes your statement of interest; a proposal of the project; and a description of the kind of events you would like to plan and how you see these contributing to the KPU community. (For video submissions, please provide a link to a website or Google doc).
- A statement clearly indicating your availability to be present on KPU campuses (primarily the Surrey, Richmond, and/or Langley campuses) in the Spring 2026 or Summer 2026 semester.
- A letter of support or documentation regarding your connections to Indigenous community and/or an Indigenous organization, as well as lived experience.
- A writing sample of no more than 5 pages (if applicable).
- The names of two references.
Nice To Haves
- Encourage applicants with a specialization in healing through culture or a wellness-related area.
Responsibilities
- The organization and hosting of a series of events for the Faculty of Arts and KPU that may include the following: a one-day symposium; craft talk; public readings; curated reading.
- Giving guest lectures and/or readings within the Faculty of Arts.
- Consulting with writers or artists of various abilities 2 days a week.
- Meeting regularly with the Associate Dean and/or Dean, Faculty of Arts.
- Engaging with departments, and/or faculty, staff, and student groups in the Faculty of Arts and the broader KPU community.
Benefits
- $7,000 per month for the duration of their residency.
- Funding available for KPU-specific events and general support.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
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