Cultural Advisor

**JOB** SUMMARY**: The Cultural Advisor (Odaihohnyanih/Hadaihohnyanih) reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Program Supervisor. Under the direction of the Six Nations Child and Youth Health Team Program Supervisor, our Odaihohnyanih/Hadaihohnyanih will advise, support, and advocate for programming rooted in Haudenosaunee cultural values. Our Odaihohnyanih/Hadaihohnyanih is immersed in our Entry to School program and acts as a resource to the Entry to School Team in its development and delivery of culturally safe services. The Entry to School Program is a six month group based program to prepare children with autism entering school for the first time to be successful in their transition to school. The role of our Odaihohnyanih/Hadaihohnyanih is to preserve and promote traditional Haudenosaunee practices, thereby enhancing a positive and strong cultural identity for clients and their families. They will advise on setting up the environment, and review curriculum, treatment plans, and provider recommendations from a Haudenosaunee cultural perspective. They will take the lead on community engagement efforts for autism programming and will incorporate community feedback in programming decisions.

The Cultural Advisor (Odaihohnyanih/Hadaihohnyanih) works within the policies and procedures established by Six Nations of the Grand River.

**Type**

Contract

**Closing Date**

April 26, 2023

**Term**

Until March 31, 2024

**Hours of Work**

35 hours per week

**Wage**

TBD

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Working experience of cultural preservation and teachings OR

Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous studies, and experience in working with Six Nations children and family
- Fluent or highly knowledgeable in Cayuga and/or Mohawk language
- Must have knowledge of Haudenosaunee traditions, culture, storytelling, and ways of being
- Understands importance of confidentiality under PHIPA
- Valid Class “G” license and reliable transportation

**SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose **one** method **ONLY**)**:
**Method #1: Online**- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.

**Method #2: GREAT** - Applications must include **all** of the following**:

- Printed, filled in and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
- Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mailto or drop off at:
**Cultural Advisor - Contract - 060-23-1**

c/o Reception Desk

Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)

P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court

Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0