Kleanza Awards: Accepting Applications

Kleanza Indigenous Language Revitalization Grant

This award promotes communities' self-determined language revitalization goals. Practicing ethical archaeology includes giving back to the communities with whom and where we work, and it is an honour to do so. The history, cultures and identities of Indigenous peoples are embodied and shared in their languages. Intended to celebrate the efforts and successes of Indigenous contributors in maintaining, preserving and restoring their languages, this grant will be awarded to an individual or group who has contributed, in any number of capacities, to keeping their language alive. Applicants are now invited to apply for the Kleanza Indigenous Language Revitalization Grant.

The grant is valued at: $1,500 (payable in September)

Examples of language revitalization programs may include:

· Ongoing documentation of Indigenous languages

· Improving linguistic integrity through the analysis of grammar and phonology

· Teaching Indigenous languages within Indigenous communities

Use of the funds is at the discretion of the organization. Examples may include:

· Hardware (computers, voice recorders, writing materials, books, etc.)

· Software (development, or purchase of, software to aid in language revitalization)

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must already have established, or be in the process of establishing, a language program within associated communities in British Columbia. Applications should include a description of the program as well as clearly outlined:

· Goals

· Mandates

· Outcomes

· Outreach plans

Application Process:

Applicants must submit their application no later than September 15.

Applicants’ application package must include:

· A letter, maximum of four pages, describing the research goals, history, mandate, and successes of the individuals involved, as well as the organization itself

· A CV of the lead researcher/organizer

· The grant recipient will be decided upon by the Kleanza Awards Committee

· The grant will be awarded in September of each year

*Extended Deadline October 31 2024*

Deadline for the award application: September 15

Please email your application package to: awards@kleanza.com

Kleanza Indigenous Voices Grant

This award advances a new work related to heritage by an established or emerging Indigenous writer, orator, or maker. We recognize that centering Indigenous voices in heritage discussions is critical for the decolonization of archaeological practice in BC. We also understand that centering Indigenous voices includes de-centering colonial perspectives towards heritage, including our own. We created this award to help an established or emerging Indigenous writer, orator, or maker to create a video, e-book, blog post, book, article, spoken word, or other expression related to their own perspective of heritage in BC. Do you self-identify as an Indigenous person and have something to say about current heritage and archaeological work in BC? We’d love you to apply for the Kleanza Indigenous Voices Grant.

The grant is valued at: $1,500 (payable in 2 instalments of $750: November of the award year and March of the following year)

Eligibility Requirements:

· Applicants must self-identify as an Indigenous person in BC

· Application package must include:

o Proposal for their original creative work, which may be for creation of a video, e-book, blog post, book, article, spoken word, or other expression chosen by the applicant

o Commitment to complete creative work outlined in the proposal by March 30 of the year following award acceptance

Application Process:

Applicants must submit their application no later than October 31

Applicants and winner retain intellectual property rights to their proposed and completed works outlined in their application

Kleanza will request permission to promote the winner’s work on the Kleanza website and social media

An award committee comprised of Indigenous members will judge the received proposals

Applicant’s application package must include:

· A letter, maximum of four pages, outlining the applicant’s eligibility, proposed work, driving principles, method, and commitment to complete the creative work by March 30

Deadline for the award application: October 31

Email application package to: awards@kleanza.com

Kleanza Award for Students of Archaeology

This award financially assists an undergraduate student who has shown promise in the field of archaeology. Ethical archaeology is a priority at Kleanza and we believe it is crucial to the future of our profession. The purpose of this award is to provide support and encouragement to a student who maintains a good academic standing and demonstrates an appreciation for the current ethics, practice and concerns associated with the Archaeology profession in British Columbia. The award will be granted to a student who is actively engaged in full-time, postsecondary studies in archaeology in BC. Undergraduates are now invited to apply for the Kleanza Award for Students of Archaeology.

The award is valued at: $500 (payable in September)

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student (three or more courses in an academic term).

The award is limited to students who are enrolled in:

· An archaeology program, or an anthropology program with an archaeology focus, or a First Nations studies program with an archaeology focus

The applicant must demonstrate:

· Full time enrollment in four terms within the previous two years

· Sensitivity to the complexities of archaeology in BC

The committee will consider such criteria as the student’s

· Extra-curricular activities

· Volunteer work

· Personal research

· Academic standing (GPA)

· References

NOTE: Previous award recipients are not eligible to apply again.

Application Process:

Applicants must submit their application no later than September 15.

Applicants’ application package must include:

· A one to four-page letter outlining their eligibility, according to the requirements listed above, complete with name, address and contact information

· Two references (a minimum of one must be academic)

· A copy of their most recent transcript

· The grant recipient will be decided upon by the Kleanza Awards Committee

· The grant will be awarded in September

*Extended Deadline October 31 2024*

Deadline for the award application: September 15

Email application package to: awards@kleanza.com