PFFNHS CULTURAL COORDINATOR

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Sioux Lookout seeks a Cultural Coordinator to lead and guide traditional knowledge and cultural practices for students and staff. Responsibilities include supporting cultural programs, mentoring, and embedding traditional practices in the curriculum. The ideal candidate possesses extensive knowledge of First Nation culture, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This role offers a salary based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of First Nation culture and traditional practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be physically able to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance the Elders Program.
• Provide guidance for cultural activities.
• Develop and implement language and cultural programs.

Skills

Knowledge of First Nation culture

Verbal and written communication skills

Motivated and able to work independently

Sensitivity to First Nations youth

Lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs

Speaking Oji-Cree / Ojibway

Experience in Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Overview

Cultural Coordinator, Pelican Falls First Nations High School

The Cultural Coordinator will be responsible to provide leadership and guidance in traditional knowledge and cultural practices for the Pelican Falls First Nations High School students and staff. This position will support PFFNHS school staff to ensure traditional knowledge and cultural practices can be incorporated in PFFNHS curriculum, programs and services. This position will report to the Principal or designate.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance the Elders Program at PFFNHS in conjunction with PFFNHS administration and leadership.
• Maintain, monitor and lead the Elders Program.
• Provide guidance for PFFNHS traditional/cultural activities (including, but not limited to: Pow Wows, Drumming, Singing, Regalia, dancing, land-based workshops).
• Provide guidance and mentorship to students and staff interested in exploring traditional practices.
• Assist the staff in supporting students through traditional practices.
• Provide leadership and guidance regarding traditional knowledge and culture for PFFNHS students and staff.
• Assist PFFNHS teaching staff and the administration team with embedding traditional knowledge and cultural practices in PFFNHS curriculum, programs and services.
• Develop and implement programs that support the use of language, culture and traditional knowledge throughout the school.
• Ensure all cultural events, activities, and programming are communicated with the administration team, staff and students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of First Nation culture and traditional practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• A sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations youth.
• Must be physically able to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to speak Oji-Cree / Ojibway would be an asset.
• Proficiency and experience in all applications of Microsoft Outlook (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) would be an asset.

SALARY: Based on Education and Experience

Note: NNEC thanks all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NNEC requires a Criminal Record Check and/or a Vulnerable Sector Check for all positions. These positions are open until filled.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three references (with written permission for NNEC to contact) to Human Resources, NNEC Head Office, fax [phone] or by email to [e-mail]