Cultural Knowledge Keeper & Youth Mentor

Autism Services; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Lights School Division #113 in LA LOCHE is seeking a Traditional Knowledge Keeper for Dene High School to support cultural education and community engagement.

The role involves teaching traditional skills, supporting First Nations and Metis knowledge, and working with at-risk youths and families. A Grade 12 education and 0–6 months experience are noted; the position is full-time with community-focused responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education required.
• 0–6 months experience
• Willingness to teach traditional and cultural skills.

Responsibilities

• Helping to foster an atmosphere and environment of pride, respect, and trust.
• Assisting with the preservation of traditional knowledge and oral tradition.
• Assisting classroom teachers with First Nations and Metis knowledge, language, and traditional skills.
• Teaching traditional and cultural skills such as trapping, fishing, beading, storytelling, and smudging.
• Teaching cultural life skills to promote mastery, generosity, independence, and belonging.
• Meeting with at-risk youths.
• Assisting with parent support groups.

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Northern Lights School Division #113 in LA LOCHE is seeking a Traditional Knowledge Keeper for Dene High School to support cultural education and community engagement.

The role involves teaching traditional skills, supporting First Nations and Metis knowledge, and working with at-risk youths and families. A Grade 12 education and 0–6 months experience are noted; the position is full-time with community-focused responsibilities.