Overview

The Heritage, Culture & Language Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and promoting heritage, cultural, language, and community engagement initiatives that support the preservation and revitalization of Beausoleil First Nation's history, traditions, knowledge, language, and cultural practices.

The Heritage, Culture & Language Coordinator collaborates closely with the Truth and Reconciliation Coordinator, Treaty Researcher, and Anishinaabemowin Motivator to develop and deliver community-based programs, cultural events, language initiatives, educational opportunities, and partnership activities. The position serves as a liaison between community members, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, organizations, and external partners to strengthen cultural awareness, community participation, and intergenerational knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

- Coordinate and promote heritage, cultural, language, and community engagement initiatives that support the preservation and revitalization of Beausoleil First Nation history, traditions, language, and cultural practices.
- Plan and deliver cultural events, ceremonies, workshops, land-based learning opportunities, and community gatherings in collaboration with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community partners.
- Support language revitalization initiatives, including the development of resources, activities, and learning opportunities that encourage the use of Anishinaabemowin.
- Facilitate community engagement, cultural education, genealogy awareness, and the sharing of community history and traditional knowledge.
- Assist in the development of educational materials, exhibits, displays,



communications, and heritage promotion initiatives.
- Support the planning and development of a future Beausoleil First Nation Heritage and Cultural Centre.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with Indigenous organizations, cultural institutions, educational organizations, museums, funding agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate program logistics, budgets, reporting, records management, funding applications, and program evaluations while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and confidentialityrequirements

Requirements

- Diploma or degree in Indigenous Studies, Heritage, Culture, Community Development, Education, History, Museum Studies, Language Revitalization, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience coordinating cultural, language, heritage, educational, or community-based programs.
- Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community organizations.
- Knowledge of Anishinaabe history, culture, traditions, and community protocols.
- Fluency in Anishinaabemowin, or a demonstrated commitment to learning, is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of Beausoleil First Nation history, culture, and community priorities is considered an asset.

Pay: $30.00-$33.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site childcare
- On-site gym
- In office parking
- Paid time off

Application question(s):

- Are you a registered member of Beausoleil First Nation?

Work Location: In person

📌 Heritage, Culture & Language Coordinator (Christian Island)
🏢 Beausoleil First Nation
📍 Christian Island