Urban Indigenous Wellness

(Indigenous Ancestry – Restricted to applicants of Indigenous ancestry as per Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code)About Slaxin LeluSlaxin Lelum (Metro Vancouver Indigenous Services Society) is an Urban Indigenous-led organization committed to supporting the health, wellness, and cultural connection of Urban Indigenous peoples across the Metro Vancouver area. We provide culturally grounded programs and services that honour Indigenous values, teachings, and ways of being, ensuring our community members feel supported, respected, and empowere.Position SummryThe Urban Indigenous Wellness & Cultural Programs Lead plays a key role in fostering community wellness through culturally safe supports, advocacy, program coordination, and ceremony facilitation. This position connects Urban Indigenous community members to culturally appropriate services, therapy, counselling, traditional healing, and cultural connections, while also leading or assisting with ceremonies, cultural workshops, and communityevets.In addition to direct support, the Lead will coordinate and deliver cultural and wellness programming, strengthen relationships with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and service providers, and represent Slaxin Lelum in community engagement activities, meetings, and outreach events. This role requires strong cultural knowledge, excellent relationship-building skills, and a deep understanding of the experiences of Urban Indigenous peoples from diverse Nations across Turtle Iland.**Key Responsiblities• Lead or assist with cultural programs, workshops, and ceremoniesat Slaxi Lelum.• Work collaboratively with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Cultural Advisors to ensure cultural programming is authentic and repectful.• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate wellness and cultural programming, including land-based healing activities andseasonal cremonies.• Build trust-based relationships with Urban Indigenous communiy members.• Provide one-on-one guidance and culturally safe referrals to wellness, counselling, or traditional healig supports.• Support clients in navigating mainstream and Indigenous-specifichealth or socal services.• Represent Slaxin Lelum at community events, partner meetings, and engageent sessions.• Develop and maintain partnerships with Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations to expand wellness and culturl programming.• Advocate for culturally safe and respectful service delivery for Urban Indgenous clients.• Maintain accurate and confidential client andprogram records.• Contribute to program evaluation, funding reports, and srategic planning.• Participate in team meetings, training, and professional develop**ent opport**unitis.QualiicationsRequired:• This position is restricted to applicants of Indigenousancestry under Section 42 of theBC Human Rights Code.• Minimum 3 years of experience in an Indigenous cultural, wellness, or proram coordination role.• Strong knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions and healing practices.• Demonstrated ability to plan, facilitate, or support cultural programs, wrkshops, and ceremonies.• Experience working with Urban Indigenouspeoples from divers Nation and backgrounds.Assets:• Post-secondary education in Indigenous studies, social work, community wllness, or a related field.• Idigenous language knowledge.• Established relationships with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Indigenous orgnizations in Metroancouver.WorkingConditions• Office-based wth frequent community outreach.• Regular evenings/weekendsfor cultural programsor events.• Ability to travelwthin Metro Vancouver as requiredCompensation – 5 StepWage GridHours per week: 37.5 |ourly Salary Range:29.50 – $36.00Application ProcessPlease submit your resume and cover letter to with the subject line: Urban Indigenous Wellness Cult*ural Programs Lead – Application.As per Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, this position is restricted to applicants of Indigenous ancestry. Applicants are encourage*