Cultural Coordinator

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ABOUT US:

Pelican High Peak Family Healing Lodge operates as part of Ka-Na-Chi-Hih, bringing our services to Sioux Lookout to complement our other centres in Thunder Bay and Timmins, Ontario. In keeping with the sacred teachings of the Creator, Pelican High Peak provides a nurturing and supportive environment for First Nations families who are embarking on their Healing Journey to Wellness of Body, Heart, Mind, and Spirit. We help First Nations families to achieve balance and purpose in their lifelong journey and become contributing role models in their communities and society. We are driven by holistic wellness - embracing cultural traditions, fostering community connections, and empowering individuals to reclaim their heritage and thrive in harmony with themselves and the world around them.

SUMMARY:

As a member of Pelican High Peak Family Healing Lodge, the Cultural Coordinator works within a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to coordinating integrated services to families participating in the residential treatment program. The Cultural Coordinator coordinates and supports all aspects of cultural knowledge transfer and planning within Pelican High Peak. The Cultural Coordinator is responsible for the development and delivery of an innovative and engaging cultural program for families who attend Pelican High Peak to help connect and support their success. As Cultural Coordinator, you provide traditional teachings, ceremonies, and land-based programming in a safe and inclusive environment. The Cultural Coordinator facilitates connections with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to support the cultural needs of youth, families, and staff. Additionally, this role promotes cultural awareness, safety, and competency throughout Pelican High Peak.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in therapeutic activities such as, but not limited to, 1-1 cultural advice and guidance, smudging, traditional healing, and knowledge sharing.
• Engage families in the planning and implementation of regular cultural teachings.
• Anishinaabe language instruction and ceremony participation
• Planning and ensuring appropriate material, equipment, and resources are readily available for cultural events.
• Provide a monthly schedule with planned events to programs.
• Foster an appreciation of family's identity through knowledge and pride of who they are.
• Teach family’s and staff proper protocols regarding ceremonies, procedures of approaching Elders for guidance or knowledge.
• Ensure all staff and families follow protocols within ceremony.
• Coordinate and/or teach cultural craft-making sessions (sewing, beading, baskets, medicine pouch making)
• Coordinate seasonal cultural land-based activities such as hunting, fishing, berry picking, fasting, and other traditional practices.
• Build and maintain strong connections with Elders for families.
• Ensure complete confidentiality at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Cultural Coordinator is supervised by and accountable to the Treatment Services Manager, with ultimate accountability to the Director of Treatment Services for overall performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exceptional knowledge of Anishinaabe culture, protocol, as well as having experience working with Elders is essential.
• Speaking an Anishinaabe language or ability to teach and learn with families is preferred.
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Anishinaabe culture and history, with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, the impacts of trauma, intergenerational trauma, Anishinaabe youth engagement and community outreach.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be available to work some evenings and weekends.
• Understanding of mental health, addictions, and trauma.
• Technological skills with Windows, Microsoft suite (including Outlook email and calendar, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as cloud-based software including OneDrive and SharePoint
• Valid driver’s license and ability provide a clean driver’s abstract.
• Ability to provide clear criminal records check with Vulnerable Sectors Screen upon hire.
• Fluency in an Anishinaabe dialect (Cree, Ojibway or Oji-Cree) is preferred

Education

• Post Secondary education considered an asset

Experience

• Experience with childcare or early childhood education
• Experience working with Anishinaabe children, youth and families is essential.
• Experience in organizing functions, events, and land-based outings is required.
• Minimum of three years of work experience within an Anishinaabe organization or community considered an asset.
• Skills and experience in presenting workshops and facilitating groups.
• Experience in program planning, development, and implementation.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours, dental care, HOOPP Pension Plan, vision care.

Employees will be eligible for an incentive upon obtaining certification through the Indigenous Certification Board of Canada (ICBOC).

HOW TO APPLY

We invite all interested individuals to apply through Indeed or by emailing your cover letter and resume to: jobs@kanachihih.ca

Ka-Na-Chi-Hih and Pelican High Peak value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We consider all applicants, regardless of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, family status, neurodiversity, or disability.

Accommodations for disabilities can be arranged throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting Human Resources at jobs@kanachihih.ca

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $63,700.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1E1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person