Application for First Nations Women Transforming Conservation

Thank you for your interest in the First Nations Women Transforming Conservation Fellowship. 

Applications are due on April 11, 2025.

Application Instructions

(Application Form Below)

  1. Please upload your resume, as a summary of your personal, professional, academic, and volunteer experiences, and lifelong learning relevant to conservation and leadership.

  2. Please share a personal statement in the form below addressing the following questions:

  • Who are your people? Who do you belong to? What is your relationship to your place? Who are you?

  • Why are you applying for this opportunity? How do you see this fellowship within your life’s path? Where do you see yourself going as a result of this fellowship?

  • What kind of experiences would you benefit from? What types of supports would you benefit from?

  • What is your vision for Indigenous-led conservation and stewardship? How do you see Indigenous-led conservation and stewardship as an expression of Indigenous Nationhood?

  • What relevant experiences will you bring into this opportunity?

    (Please note for the personal statement: Maximum of 750 words total or a 5-minute video—video upload link available after submitting your application.)

3. Multimedia Option (Optional) – After submitting your application, you may upload photos, videos, or creative materials/medium (e.g. storytelling, etc.) that highlight your connection to land, community, or conservation work. (Please note: you will be able to upload large files or video files after submitting your application.)

Have questions?

Please email us at fellowship@ilinationhood.ca