First Nations Cultural Services Elder

2 weeks ago

Wikwemikong ON, Manitoulin District, ON; Ontario, Canada Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory Full-time

Bring cultural teachings and ceremony experience to First Nations child and family services in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, Ontario.

Wiikwemkoong Child and Family Services seeks a Cultural Services Elder to support children, youth, families, staff, and membership. Reporting to the Team Lead and Cultural Services Supervisor, this position helps ensure services reflect Wiikwemkoong's principles, ethics, and community standards. The Elder contributes cultural knowledge to Wellness Plans and program delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide ceremonies for children, youth, families, and staff
  • Share traditional teachings through cultural services
  • Integrate cultural knowledge into children's Wellness Plans
  • Incorporate Anishinaabe beliefs and practices into services
  • Protect confidential information and cultural matters

Requirements:

  • Post-secondary diploma in Social Services or Native Studies
  • Three years' experience in social service organizations considered
  • Experience with First Nations people and communities
  • Cultural teaching and ceremony facilitation experience
  • Equivalent education and experience may be considered

Use cultural knowledge, ceremony facilitation, and community experience to support culturally appropriate child and family services.