Culture and Ceremony Coordinator

Culture and Ceremony Coordinator

North End Women's Centre (NEWC)

Location: 394 Selkirk Avenue, Treaty 1 Territory, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Status: Full-Time, Term (until March 31, 2026, with possibility of extension)

Hours: 37.5 hours/week (days, with some evenings/weekends)

Salary Range: $27.50 – $31.50 per hour

Closing Date: Friday, November 21, 2025

Start Date: ASAP

About North End Women's Centre

Located on Treaty 1 territory—the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation—North End Women's Centre (NEWC) facilitates opportunities for healing, wellness, and capacity building through diverse, community-centred approaches.

NEWC is committed to inclusion, equity, and reconciliation. We strive to ensure our staff reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Indigenous peoples, Black people and other people of colour, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and those with relevant lived experience are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized.

We are committed to removing barriers to employment that have been historically, persistently, and systemically experienced by marginalized groups. Applicants are welcome (but not required) to self-identify in their cover letter.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process (including accessible formats, meeting spaces, or other supports), please contact us—we will work with you to meet your needs.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Healing and Wellness Supports, the Culture and Ceremony Coordinator will demonstrate deep respect for the histories, traditions, and cultures of Indigenous peoples, communities, and nations.

This person carries their own teachings, lived experiences, and life wisdom while honouring the knowledge and experiences of others. They integrate Indigenous values and principles into all programming and support NEWC's mission to reconcile, decolonize, and Indigenize its work.

The Culture and Ceremony Coordinator ensures that ceremonies, cultural programming, and significant events are planned and delivered in a culturally appropriate and good way for staff, participants, and the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver a variety of Indigenous programming and ceremonies.
• Facilitate or invite others to lead community drum circles and traditional drumming.
• Organize and support medicine picking, sweat lodges, smudging, sacred fires, and other ceremonies.
• Provide cultural and ceremonial support for families and individuals, including MMIWG2S+ supports.
• Co-facilitate healing groups, offering an Indigenous perspective.
• Mentor and guide staff in understanding and applying Indigenous cultural protocols.
• Work collaboratively across programs to integrate Indigenous approaches to healing and community wellness.
• Participate in planning and delivering culturally grounded events and teachings for staff, participants, and the community.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2–4+ years' experience working with Indigenous communities.
• Recognized by community as having traditional knowledge and understanding of Indigenous spiritual, social, and cultural traditions.
• Deep and growing knowledge of traditional Indigenous teachings, ceremonial practices, languages, and healing methods (including traditional medicines).
• Understanding of the impacts of colonization, residential schools, the Sixties Scoop, the child welfare system, and other ongoing colonial systems.
• Experience supporting participants impacted by trauma, problematic substance use, homelessness, and gender-based violence.
• Knowledge of inner-city and North End resources and experience working in community-based settings.
• Demonstrated ability to apply cultural humility, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and pro-choice principles in all work.
• Openness and commitment to working inclusively with 2SLGBTQ+ and gender-diverse communities.
• Familiarity with an Indigenous language is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and lead cultural events and ceremonies.
• Strong mentoring and leadership skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Understanding of mental health as part of holistic health.

Additional Requirements

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License (preferred).
• Regular access to a safe and reliable vehicle (preferred).
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks required prior to employment.

Application Process

Please submit your resume and cover letter by email or in person to:

Bree Finlay, Manager of Healing and Wellness Supports

Email: bree

Fax:

Mail or drop off: 394 Selkirk Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M2

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our hiring process typically takes 2-3 weeks and includes:

• Internal and external posting.
• Review of applicants meeting eligibility criteria.
• Interviews with a panel (including the hiring manager and front-line staff).
• Reference checks for shortlisted candidates.
• Job offer and mutually agreed-upon start date.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.50-$31.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person