Knowledge Keeper – Cultural Services

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory; Northeastern Ontario; In loco; CAD 63.000 - 77.000; Tempo pieno

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Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory is seeking a Knowledge Keeper for Cultural Services to support children, youth and families with Anishinaabe teachings and ceremonies. The role reports to the Team Lead and Cultural Services Supervisor and focuses on delivering culturally appropriate services within Wiikwemkoong’s community standards.

The Knowledge Keeper will integrate cultural knowledge into Wellness Plans, maintain client records, and ensure confidentiality.

Competenze

• Post secondary diploma in Social Services or Native Studies is required or considered.
• Three (3) years’ experience in social service organizations developing cultural programs and services.
• Experience working with First Nation communities and organizations.
• Experience providing cultural teachings and facilitating ceremonies.

Mansioni

• Collaborate with the Cultural Services team to provide culturally appropriate services.
• Integrate cultural knowledge and ceremonies into Wellness Plans for children, youth and families.
• Provide cultural services and ceremonies for children, youth, families and staff of Wiikwemkoong.
• Promote Anishinaabe cultural values in program delivery.
• Maintain accurate, timely records of client interactions.
• Ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of all program documents.

Conoscenze

Cultural programs

Ceremonies facilitation

First Nations engagement

Anishinaabe language asset

Formazione

Post secondary diploma in Social Services or Native Studies

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Nakiiwin Azheyaaksin

Employment Opportunity

Knowledge Keeper – Cultural Services

Wiikwemkoong Child and Family Services is seeking qualified individuals to fill the position of Cultural Services – Knowledge Keeper. 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 Wikwemkoong 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 Cultural Services-Knowledge Keeper is a pivotal role within the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, Child and Family Services program, responsible for providing cultural services and to complete 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 Wikwemkoong Unceded Territory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In collaboration with the Cultural Services Team ensure the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, Child and Family Services program provides culturally appropriate services.
• 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.
• Provide cultural services and complete ceremonies for children, youth, families and staff for the Wikwemkoong Unceded Territory.
• Incorporate and promote Anishinaabe cultural values, beliefs and practices into program delivery
• Maintain accurate and timely records of all client interactions
• Ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of all program documents and records are secured.

REQUIREMENTS

• Post secondary diploma in Social Services or Native Studies may be considered.
• Three (3) years’ experience in social service organizations developing cultural programs and services.
• 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 (Grade 6, Step 1) Location: In-Office Wiikwemkoong

Posting: November 9, 2026 Closing Date: November 30, 2026

Confidential: Cultural Services Knowledge Keeper – Child and Family Services

Box 112 19A Complex Drive

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Indian Reserve

Wiikwemkoong ON P0P 2J0

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