Cultural Activity Worker

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance

RRSP with company match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. in Winnipeg seeks an experienced Cultural Activity Worker to design and deliver meaningful cultural programming for youth, connecting them to Indigenous knowledge, community, and land-based learning.

You will lead activities such as drumming, beading, ribbon skirts, and storytelling, creating safe, inclusive spaces to support youth wellbeing, belonging, and pride in who they are.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and confident in Indigenous cultural teachings and practices.
• Experience facilitating cultural or educational activities with youth.
• Ability to lead groups independently and adapt activities as needed.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Committed to culturally safe, trauma-informed, youth-centered spaces.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, and facilitate cultural activities for youth.
• Lead cultural programming such as drumming, beading, ribbon skirt making, land-based outings.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for youth.
• Share cultural teachings honoring protocol and community values.
• Build trusting relationships with youth and support positive identity development.
• Work independently to plan sessions, gather supplies, and manage activity flow.
• Collaborate with program staff to align activities with youth needs and goals.
• Support youth participation with patience, encouragement, and flexibility.

Skills

Cultural knowledge

Youth programming

Group facilitation

Communication

Trauma-informed

Indigenous practices

Driver's license

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Cultural Activity Worker that will play a vital role in supporting youth through meaningful, hands‑on cultural experiences. This position creates welcoming and engaging spaces where youth can connect to culture, community, and identity through teachings, creativity, and land‑based learning. This role is ideal for someone who is confident in their cultural knowledge, comfortable leading activities independently, and passionate about sharing teachings in a good way. You will design and facilitate cultural programming that supports various youth programs at Ka Ni Kanichihk, helping to support youth wellbeing, belonging, and pride in who they are.

What You Will Be Doing

• Plan, create, and facilitate cultural activities for youth
• Lead cultural programming such as: Drumming and songs, Beading and cultural arts, Ribbon skirt making, Land‑based outings and teachings, Storytelling and knowledge sharing
• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space where youth feel respected and supported
• Share cultural teachings in a way that honours protocol, community values, and lived experience
• Build trusting relationships with youth and support positive identity development
• Work independently to plan sessions, gather supplies, and manage activity flow
• Collaborate with program staff to align activities with youth needs and program goals
• Support youth participation with patience, encouragement, and flexibility

Who You Are

• Knowledgeable and confident in your cultural teachings, skills, and practices
• Comfortable leading groups independently and adapting activities as needed
• Experienced working with youth in community‑based or cultural settings
• Grounded, reliable, and able to hold space with care and respect
• Organized and proactive in planning activities and preparing materials
• Able to engage youth with different interests, energy levels, and needs
• Committed to creating culturally safe, trauma‑informed, and youth‑centered spaces

What You Bring

• Strong knowledge of Indigenous cultural practices such as drumming, beading, ribbon skirt making, land‑based teachings, or similar
• Experience facilitating cultural or educational activities with youth
• Confidence sharing teachings in group settings
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Flexibility, creativity, and a positive approach to working with youth
• Clear Criminal Record Check, Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check
• A valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits Including Health and Dental
• Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employer Contributed RRSP; up to 5% match
• Employee and Family Assistance Program with Homewood Health
• Cultural Ways of Being; Knowledge Keepers and Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on‑site
• Personal Health Days, in addition to Vacation Days
• Work‑life balance and casual dress
• Training and Development opportunities
• Free on‑site parking
• Employee appreciation and wellness events

Ka Ni Kanichihk remains committed to achieving employment equity. Candidates are strongly encouraged to self‑declare in their cover letter if they are of Indigenous ancestry.