K’Chitwa Kwe/Oshkaabewis

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory seeks a Cultural Services – K’Chitwa Kwe/Oshkaabewis to work with Knowledge Keepers and Team Lead to provide cultural services to children, youth and families. The role supports integration of Anishinaabe practices and ceremonies into daily activities and program initiatives, aligning with Wiikwemkoong values.

The position is in-office at Wiikwemkoong with monthly supervision and collaboration with Elders and staff to maintain cultural resources and training for

Qualifications

• Intimate understanding of Anishinaabe people and culture
• Experience working with First Nations communities
• Knowledge of confidentiality and the Child and Family Services Act
• Ability to understand/speak Anishinaabemowin considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly supervision with Cultural Services Team Lead/Supervisor
• Develop and maintain list of cultural resources and Elders with Team Leader and Knowledge Keepers
• Provide training to staff on cultural practices, teachings and ceremonies
• Integrate cultural practices into daily activities and program initiatives
• Provide services to children, youth, families and community
• Support Knowledge Keepers and Team Lead

Skills

Anishinaabe culture

First Nation communities experience

Confidentiality & CFSA knowledge

Job description

Nakiiwin Azheyaaksin

Employment Opportunity

k’AChitwa Kwe/Oshkaabewis – Cultural Services

Wiikwemkoong Child and Family Services is seeking individuals to fill the position of Cultural Services – K’Chitwa Kwe/Oshkaabewis. 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 K’Chitwa Kwe and Shkaabewis are vital roles within the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, Community, Child and Family Services program; and will be responsible for working directly with the Knowledge Keepers and Team Lead to provide Cultural Services through direct and indirect cultural services to children, youth and families. In addition, direct and in direct cultural services will also be provided with staff and membership of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in monthly supervision with the Cultural Services Team Lead/Supervisor
• In collaboration with the Team Leader for Cultural Services and Knowledge Keepers develop and maintain a list of cultural people, resources, and Elders available to the program.
• In collaboration with Knowledge Keepers/Elder provide training to staff about cultural practices, teachings and ceremonies.
• Facilitate the integration of cultural practices and traditions into daily activities and program initiatives.
• Provide services to children, youth and families and community
• Provide support to Knowledge Keepers and Team Lead

REQUIREMENTS

• Have an intimate understanding of the lived experience of Anishinaabe people
• Knowledge of Anishinaabe culture, teachings and protocols
• Experience working with First Nation’s people, organizations and communities.
• Thorough understanding of confidentiality and the Child and Family Services Act
• Ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin is a definite asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Salary: $59,916.00 (Grade 4, Step 1) Location: In-Office Wiikwemkoong

Confidential: K’Chitwa Kwe/Oshkaabewis – Child and Family Services

Box 112 19A Complex Drive

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Indian Reserve

Wiikwemkoong ON P0P 2J0

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