The goal of this project is to research and draft a culturally informed set of HR policies that is suitable for The Shine Network Institute (TSNI), an Indigenous not-for-profit organization providing professional development programs, advocacy, and mentorship, for Indigenous women in the film, television and media sector. The project should involve researching and understanding the needs of the Indigenous communities TSNI serves, and creating policies that are in line with the organization's mission to dismantle systemic and structural barriers Indigenous women face in the screen sector and create safer spaces for all Indigenous Peoples in the industry.

The deliverables for this project should include:

- Research into the needs of the Indigenous communities TSNI serves, and the systemic and structural barriers Indigenous women face in the screen sector.

- Drafting of a culturally informed set of HR policies that is suitable for TSNI.

- A written report explaining the research and policy development process.

The Shine Network Institute will support students in the following ways:

• kick-off meeting
• clear project overview
• regular, scheduled check-ins with VP, HR
• access to research papers library
• collaboration tools and feedback such as slack chat and channels
• foster a supportive environment