Ending Violence - Facilitator

Indigenous Women's Healing Centre; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in the role of Ending Violence Facilitator, focusing on teaching and supporting communities about gender-based violence (GBV) and its impacts on Indigenous peoples. The position involves creating a GBV Toolkit, leading workshops, and promoting collaboration among communities while valuing Indigenous knowledge and traditional learning approaches. Candidates should possess a background in relevant fields and have experience in gender-based violence advocacy.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience leading group workshops or training.
• Fluency in Ojibway and/or Cree is a strong asset.
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Visit and work with First Nations communities across Manitoba.
• Lead learning sessions on gender-based violence in-person and online.
• Support the creation of a GBV Toolkit and training materials.

Skills

Experience in gender-based violence

Good writing and speaking skills in English

Strong organizational skills

Understanding of Indigenous cultures and community needs

Comfortable speaking in front of people

Education

Education in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION TYPE FULL-TIME, 40 HOURS/WEEKAbout the RoleWe are looking for a passionate and skilled Ending Violence Facilitator to join our team. This role focuses on teaching and supporting communities outside Winnipeg about what gender-based violence (GBV) is and how it impacts Indigenous people, specifically women and two-spirited folks.This project works across many sectors like health, justice, schools, social services, and more. You will support First Nations communities build their own tools and plans to respond to violence. This includes creating and testing a new Indigenous GBV Toolkit and helping organizations measure the impact of their work.You’ll also be part of a network of people and communities working to stop violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.What We Value

• Indigenous knowledge and traditional ways of learning
• Lived experience and a community-centered approach
• Inclusion, diversity, and anti-oppression practices
• Strong belief in community-based work to end violence
• A learning and positive attitude that enjoys a team environment

What You’ll Be Doing

• Visit and work with First Nations communities across Manitoba
• Lead learning sessions on GBV in-person and online
• Support the creation of a GBV Toolkit and training materials
• Help design a tool to measure GBV risks and program impacts
• Help translate materials into Ojibway and Cree
• Work with the project team to test and improve new GBV tools
• Promote collaboration and learning between communities

What You Bring

• Experience working in gender-based violence or 2SLGBTQQIA+ rights
• 1–2 years of experience leading group workshops or training
• Comfortable speaking in front of people, both online and in person
• Good writing and speaking skills in English
• Strong organizational skills and able to manage your time well
• Able to work on your own and as part of a team
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and community needs
• Fluency in Ojibway and/or Cree is a strong asset
• Education in a related field like education, history, or social sciences, or a combination of lived and work experience

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