Indigenous Artist, Writer, Journalist, or Knowledge-Keeper in Residence

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to Dean and Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts.

SUMMARY

The Faculty of Arts invites applications from established or emerging Indigenous artists, writers, musicians, and knowledge-keepers, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, for one position as Indigenous Artist, Writer, Musician, or Knowledge-Keeper in Residence. Please note other areas of focus not listed may also be considered.

These residencies will support Indigenous knowledge in research and in the creation of new works in variety of fields, including but not restricted to Indigenous governance, health, pedagogy, sustainability, literary composition and spoken word, filmmaking, music, the visual arts (carving, weaving, painting, drawing, photography, digital media, sculpture, printmaking, etc.), performance and interdisciplinary creative practices.

All residents will be able to divide their time between their own projects and contributing to the Faculty of Arts.

In their application, candidates are encouraged to detail how they envision engaging with the Faculty of Arts (faculty, students, and staff) and the broader KPU community. For more information about the Faculty of Arts, please visit our website at : https : / / www.kpu.ca / arts

The Indigenous Residency positions will be for 3 months. The positions will begin either in January or early May 2026. Candidates should indicate in their application which start date (January; or May 2026) works best for them.

Residents will be paid $7,000 per month for the duration of their residency. There will also be some funding available for KPU-specific events and general support.

KEY 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applications should include :

Anticipated pay rate : Residents will be paid $7,000 per month for the duration of their residency.