Elder Culture Mentor and Language Advocate

Jobs In Cochrane; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Taykwa Tagamou Nation is seeking an Elder Culture Worker to support community wellness through cultural teachings, mentorship, and traditional healing approaches. This role helps reconnect youth and families with land-based knowledge, strengthens cultural identity and language use, and supports trauma-informed, culturally safe programming within the Pathfinders initiative.

Working closely with Elders, staff, educators, and families, the position provides guidance rooted in Cree/Omushkego and

Qualifications

• Lived experience as a cultural facilitator or knowledge keeper
• Ability to facilitate sharing circles and mentor individuals or groups
• Familiarity with Cree/Omushkego languages and Indigenous teachings

Responsibilities

• Share cultural teachings, seasonal practices, and traditional protocols
• Lead or support land-based learning and cultural activities
• Provide one-on-one and group mentorship using traditional approaches
• Facilitate sharing circles to support wellness and resilience
• Promote Cree, Oji-Cree, or related languages
• Support culturally responsive programming in schools and community services
• Maintain basic documentation and submit activity summaries as required

Skills

mentorship

language revitalization

cultural teachings

traditional healing

group mentorship

sharing circles

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Job description

Taykwa Tagamou Nation is seeking an Elder Culture Worker to support community wellness through cultural teachings, mentorship, and traditional healing approaches. This role helps reconnect youth and families with land-based knowledge, strengthens cultural identity and language use, and supports trauma-informed, culturally safe programming within the Pathfinders initiative.

Working closely with Elders, staff, educators, and families, the position provides guidance rooted in Cree/Omushkego and