Musqueam Land-Based Healer
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Musqueam is seeking a Land-Based Healer to coordinate traditional healing, cultural practices, and wellness supports for community members. This is a full-time, one-year term position.
Reporting to the Mental Wellness Team Lead, the Land-Based Healer supports people experiencing wellness challenges, including substance use and mental health concerns. The work reconnects community members with Musqueam land, language, culture, traditional knowledge, and social supports. You will connect people with skilled knowledge keepers and collaborate with healthcare programs in Musqueam and Greater Vancouver.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and provide traditional land-based healing initiatives
- Promote Musqueam wellness practices, knowledge, and beliefs
- Connect community members with traditional healing solutions
- Coordinate culture camps, harvesting projects, and cultural activities
- Provide online classes and workshops, including storytelling and drumming
Requirements:
- Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent education and experience
- Lived experience with Musqueam cultural activities and ways of being
- At least two years' medical or health field experience is an asset
- Confidential, compassionate, inclusive, and person-centered communication
- Valid driver's license, vehicle access, and successful required screening
Bring cultural knowledge, relationship-building, and organizational skills to strengthen Musqueam land-based healing and community wellness.