Elder – Cultural Services

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

Job summary

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory is seeking a Cultural Services Elder to provide traditional teachings and ceremonies for children, youth, and families within the Child and Family Services program. The Elder will work with staff to weave Anishnaabe values into Wellness Plans and community activities.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, collaboration with the Cultural Services Team, and engagement with staff and community members to support culturally appropriate services in Wiikwemkoong ON.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting First Nation communities and families.
• Ability to facilitate cultural teachings and ceremonies.
• Respect for Anishinaabe values and practices in service delivery.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Cultural Services Program to deliver culturally appropriate services.
• Provide cultural services and ceremonies for children, youth, families and staff.
• Integrate cultural knowledge into Wellness Plans for clients and families.
• Promote Anishinaabe values, beliefs and practices in program delivery; ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Cultural teachings

Ceremonies facilitation

Anishinaabemowin

Confidentiality

Program development

Education

Post secondary diploma in Social Services or Native Studies

Job description

Elder – Cultural Services

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

Confidential: Cultural Services Elder – Child and Family Services

Box 112 19A Complex Drive

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Indian Reserve

Wiikwemkoong ON P0P 2J0

Email:

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