Nakiiwin AzheyaaksinEmployment OpportunityK'Chitwa Kwe/Oshkaabewis – Cultural ServicesWiikwemkoong Child and Family Services is seeking individuals to fill the position of Cultural Services – K'Chitwa Kwe/Oshkaabewis. Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory (WUT) Child and Family Services oversees and advocates for child and family matters by following the principals and ethics of Wiikwemkoong's G'Chi Naaknigewin, Wiikwemkoong's Children's Bill of Rights and Wiikwemkoong Community Standards. This will ensure that services are culturally appropriate to support the community's children and families in alignment with Anishnaabe values and practices.The K'Chitwa Kwe and Shkaabewis are vital roles within the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, Community, Child and Family Services program; and will be responsiblefor working directly with the Knowledge Keepers and Team Lead to provide Cultural Services through direct and indirect cultural services to children, youth and families. In addition,
direct and in direct cultural services will also be provided with staff and membership of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.RESPONSIBILITIESParticipate in monthly supervision with the Cultural Services Team Lead/SupervisorIn collaboration with the Team Leader for Cultural Services and Knowledge Keepers develop and maintain a list of cultural people, resources, and Elders available to the program.In collaboration with Knowledge Keepers/Elder provide training to staff about cultural practices, teachings and ceremonies.Facilitate the integration of cultural practices and traditions into daily activities and program initiatives.Provide services to children, youth and families and communityProvide support to Knowledge Keepers and Team LeadREQUIREMENTSHave an intimate understanding of the lived experience of Anishinaabe peopleKnowledge of Anishinaabe culture, teachings and protocolsExperience working with First Nation's people, organizations and communities.Thorough understanding of confidentiality and the Child and Family Services ActAbility to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin is a definite asset.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Salary: $59,916.00 Location: In-Office WiikwemkoongPosting: September 16, 2026 Closing Date: Open Until filledConfidential: K'Chitwa Kwe/Oshkaabewis – Child and Family ServicesBox 112 19A Complex DriveWiikwemkoong Unceded Indian ReserveWiikwemkoong ON P0P [email protected]