Traditional Healing & Cultural Activities Coordinator

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.; Thompson; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indigenous Cultural Activity Worker at Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) supports the Traditional Healer Program by facilitating access to traditional healing and ensuring cultural protocols are followed in Thompson, MB. This role weaves traditional ways of knowing, ceremonies, and cultural teachings into programming to create a culturally safe healing space.

Responsibilities include coordinating ceremonies with the THP Manager and Elders, planning annual and monthly activity calendars,

Qualifications

• Lived Indigenous knowledge and ceremonies experience.
• Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalency required.
• Willingness to travel within communities as needed.
• Commitment to confidentiality and respectful collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Co‑coordinate traditional cultural services and ceremonies with the THP Manager and THP Team.
• Follow traditional protocol and involve Thompson Elders.
• Develop and implement annual and monthly calendars of events and activities.
• Coordinate cultural events and ceremonies, and attend biweekly healing sessions.
• Assist in coordinating Indigenous teachings and land-based activities with communities.

Skills

Indigenous knowledge

Ceremonial guidance

Office software

Travel flexibility

Confidentiality

Education

Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

The Indigenous Cultural Activity Worker at Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) supports the Traditional Healer Program by facilitating access to traditional healing and ensuring cultural protocols are followed in Thompson, MB. This role weaves traditional ways of knowing, ceremonies, and cultural teachings into programming to create a culturally safe healing space.

Responsibilities include coordinating ceremonies with the THP Manager and Elders, planning annual and monthly activity calendars,