Location:

CBU Competition Number:

211 Deadline:

August 28, 2026 at 11:00 pm Cape Breton University (CBU) is seeking a

L’nu Health Lead for Unama’ki College . This is

a full-time, limited-term

position for approximately one year, with the possibility of renewal. The successful candidate will be reducing the health inequities

between Mi’kmaq (Lnu’k) and non-Lnu’k (Mi’kmaq) in Nova Scotia

and to improve the long-term health outcomes of citizens living in community as well as those not living in community. This will be accomplished, over time, through collaboration with Tajikemik the incorporation of Indigenous ways of knowing in health promotion and community health practice, the preparation of Mi’kmaw health professionals, and the support and promotion of Mi’kmaw leadership and self-governance in matters of health and wellness. The successful candidate will: Engage and consult

Elders and community members throughout the process is key to the success of this role. Build strong trusting relationships

with L’nu communities across Nova Scotia (through their Community Health Centres), identify and implement activities and research projects that incorporate L’nu knowledge that promotes health/wellness and supports improved health outcomes. Build community capacity

for health promotion and service delivery through the promotion of health professions and recruitment of Mi’kmaw students to post-secondary, professional health programs. Work closely with MINES

(Mi’kmaq Indigenous Nurse Educator Specialist) on Campus. The ideal candidate will: Be of

L’nu descent

with

residence in, or solid ties to, a L’nu community in Nova Scotia .

Fluency in Mi’kmaw language

is preferred and will be considered a

strong asset

for a candidate; Have

demonstrated health expertise ,

L’nu cultural competencies and knowledge ,

professional links

to or within a

health research network

or

community of practice

(or both); Hold, at minimum,



an

undergraduate degree in Health Science

or a

health profession

to include, but not be limited to,

Nursing ,

Nurse Practitioner ,

Public Health ,

Psychology ,

Social Work . A

master’s degree

or above will be considered an

asset

as will a

willingness to enroll in graduate level studies

in a relevant health field during the time of the Chair’s appointment; Be a

strong communicator

and

team player

with interest in providing

leadership

in

building L’nu capacity for health research

and

health promotion

in community; Lead and support initiatives

aimed at furthering

development of knowledge and wise practices

in the areas of

nursing practice ,

education ,

research , and

administration ; Work with L’nu communities across Nova Scotia

(through their

Community Health Centres ), to

identify and implement research projects

that

incorporate and gather L’nu knowledge

that

promotes health

and supports

improved health outcomes ; and Report annually on progress

of the Lead’s initiatives. Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identity if they are part of a marginalized community or have experience working with Indigenous communities. If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance.

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📌 L’NU HEALTH LEAD (Mi’kmawey Nikanus Wjit Tajikey) (Winnipeg)
🏢 Cape Breton University
📍 Winnipeg