Cultural Healing Support Worker Full-Time (Existing Position) Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigamig provides wholistic, primary health care to Indigenous people in Kenora and surrounding First Nation communities through a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Our client-centered, interprofessional teams include health professionals, educators and support workers representing both traditional Indigenous, and contemporary models of care and use medical and community development concepts.

The Healing Services

Team supports people in their healing journeys by listening and sharing the strengths of our Anishinaabe language and ways of life in a safe and comfortable environment.

The Healing

Lodge supports personal change and healthy living by addressing the root causes and effects of violence, trauma, dysfunction, and addictions. The work of the interprofessional teams is supported by specialized services offered through the Healing Lodge and Hostel programs which are delivered through dedicated facilities. This position works as part of a team to promote individual and community wellness through traditional knowledge exchange and activities.

Support delivery of program services to clients, preparing materials and facilitating or assisting with sessions, activities, and ceremonies.

Cultural Healing Support

Worker responsibilities are diverse and require a wide array of skill sets ranging from traditional cultural knowledge and practical skills including construction of lodges and chopping wood to clerical and administrative skills such as data entry and report writing.



Provide on-going support to participants while engaging in program activities. Complete documentation required to chart progress, ensure accountability and facilitate effective communication as prescribed by established organizational policies and standards. some experience working in the health care field an asset; demonstrated understanding of wholistic health and well-being; personal experience or solid knowledge of the healing journey and abstinence from mind altering chemicals; valuable organizational, planning and presentation skills; demonstrated oral and written communication skills (including computer skills); deep understanding and experience of Indigenous culture, values, and perspectives as well as traditional and contemporary health care practices, and wholistic health and wellbeing; ability to speak and understand Anishinaabemowin a definite asset;

experience working in an Indigenous organization; understanding and/or willingness to learn of Indigenous culture and values; proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory; valid drivers’ license, own vehicle and willingness and ability to travel required; criminal records check and current drivers’ abstract required; commitment to ongoing training and career development relevant to job requirements; 56,886- $74,224 with excellent benefits, including HOOPP pension plan. As an Indigenous employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Metis applicants to apply. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and will provide accessibility accommodations as part of the application process upon request. #

📌 Care Support Assistant (Full Time) (Kenora)
🏢 WNHAC
📍 Kenora