Elder – Cultural Services

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory seeks an Elder for Cultural Services to share traditional teachings and ceremonies with children, youth and families connected to Child and Family Services.

The role, based in Wiikwemkoong, supports staff and community members in integrating cultural practices into Wellness Plans while upholding confidentiality and community standards.

Qualifications

• Post secondary diploma in Social Services or Native Studies.
• 3 years’ experience in social service organizations developing cultural programs.
• Experience with First Nation communities.
• Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is an asset.
• Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Ensure culturally appropriate services for Wiikwemkoong Child and Family Services program.
• Provide cultural services and ceremonies for children, youth, families and staff.
• Integrate cultural knowledge into Wellness Plans for children, youth and families.
• Incorporate Anishinaabe values into program delivery.
• Ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Ceremony facilitation

Anishinaabe language knowledge

Confidentiality

Education

Post secondary diploma in Social Services or Native Studies

Job description

Nakiiwin Azheyaaksin

Employment Opportunity

Elder – Cultural Services (4)

Wiikwemkoong Child and Family Services is seeking 2 males and 2 females to fill the position of Cultural Services – Elder. The position will report to the Team Lead and Cultural Services Supervisor. Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory (WUT) Child and Family Services oversees and advocates for child and family matters by following the principals and ethics of Wiikwemkoong’s G’Chi Naaknigewin, Wiikwemkoong’s Children’s Bill of Rights and Wiikwemkoong Community Standards. This will ensure that services are culturally appropriate to support the community’s children and families in alignment with Anishnaabe values and practices. The Elder is a pivotal role within the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, Child and Family Services program, responsible for providing cultural services and sharing traditional teachings and ceremonies for children, youth families involved with Child and Family Services. In addition, provide cultural services to staff and membership from the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In collaboration with the Cultural Services Program to ensure the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, Child and Family Services program provides culturally appropriate services.
• Provide cultural services and complete ceremonies for children, youth, families and staff for the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.
• This role is pivotal in integrating cultural knowledge and ceremonies into Wellness Plans for children, youth and families involved within the Child and Family Services program, ensuring a holistic approach to their well-being.
• Incorporate and promote Anishinaabe cultural values, beliefs and practices into program delivery
• Ensure confidentiality

REQUIREMENTS

• Post secondary diploma in Social Services or Native Studies
• Three (3) years’ experience in social service organizations developing cultural programs and services will be considered.
• Experience working with First Nation’s people, organizations and communities.
• Experience providing cultural teachings and facilitating cultural ceremonies.
• Ability to speak and understand Anishinaabemowin is a definite asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Salary: $70,101.00 (Grade 6, Step 1) Location: In-Office-Wiikwemkoong

Posting: November 9, 2026 Closing Date: November 30, 2026

Confidential: Cultural Services Elder – Child and Family Services

Box 112 19A Complex Drive

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Indian Reserve

Wiikwemkoong ON P0P 2J0

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