Elder Culture Worker

Cochrane, Ontario; 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

(1 year contract with apossibilityof extension)

Location:Taykwa Tagamou Nation
Reports to: Health Director

About the Role

Taykwa Tagamou Nationis seeking an Elder Culture Worker to support community wellness throughcultural teachings, mentorship, and traditional healing approaches. This rolehelps reconnect youth and families with land-based knowledge, strengthenscultural identity and language use, and supports trauma-informed, culturallysafe programming within the Pathfinders initiative. Working closely withElders, staff, educators, and families, the position provides guidance rootedin Cree/Omushkego and regional Indigenous ways of knowing.

Responsibilities

• Share cultural teachings, seasonal practices, and traditionalprotocols
• Lead or support land-based learning, traditional skills workshops,and cultural activities
• Provide one-on-one and group mentorship using traditionalapproaches
• Facilitate or co-facilitate sharing circles that support wellnessand resilience
• Promote the use and revitalization of Cree, Oji-Cree, or related languages
• Participate in community events and help strengthen connectionsbetween Elders and youth
• Support culturally responsive programming within schools andcommunity services
• Maintain basic documentation and submit activity summaries asrequired

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• Lived experience as a cultural facilitator, traditional helper, orknowledge keeper
• Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous teachings, ceremonies, andprotocols
• Experience providing mentorship, cultural guidance, or communitysupport
• Strong communication and listening skills, including the abilityto facilitate sharing circles
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Proficient in Cree, Oji-Cree, or related language (is an asset)
• Post-secondary education or training in Indigenous wellness,education, social services, or cultural programming (is an asset)
• First Aid/CPR or Wilderness First Aid training (is an asset)
• Experience working in school, health, or community-basedIndigenous programs (is an asset)
• Experience working with First Nation communities (is an asset)

Taykwa Tagamou Nation offers a competitivecompensation package subject to qualifications and experience; group medicalinsurance: extended health,dental, life, AD&Dand Pension Plan benefits.

November 18, 2026

A complete work description is available upon request. Preference andPriority will be given to Taykwa Tagamou Nation Applicants. We wish to thankall applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.