We’re Hiring: Cultural & Language Coordinator

? In office | Near Parry Sound, Ontario

? $35 to $40/hour (35 hrs/week)

?️ Full-time, permanent | Immediate start

We are partnering with a self-governing Anishinaabe First Nation community in Northern Ontario to hire a Cultural & Language Revitalization Coordinator.

This is a meaningful, community-focused role dedicated to strengthening Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe), preserving history and traditional knowledge, and building culturally grounded programming for children, youth, families, and Elders.

What you’ll do:

- Lead language revitalization through classes, workshops, and community learning resources
- Work with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and fluent speakers to support intergenerational language transmission
- Develop cultural and land-based programming, including traditional teachings, seasonal practices, storytelling, and ceremonies
- Research and document community history, oral histories, and traditional place names, following cultural protocols and Indigenous data sovereignty principles




- Partner with Governance and Social Services to bring language and culture into community programs
- Support funding applications, workplans, budgets, and reporting

What we’re looking for:

- First Nations identity and lived connection to Anishinaabe culture, values, and traditions
- Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe), required
- Experience in cultural, language, youth, family, or community programming
- Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies, Education, Social Services, Language Studies, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong research, writing, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of OCAP® and community-based research is an asset
- Experience with funding proposals is an asset
- Valid driver’s licence; Vulnerable Sector Check may be required

Schedule: Monday to Thursday with Fridays off. Occasional evenings and weekends. If this sounds like you, or someone in your network, send your resume to [email protected] or message me directly. All conversations are confidential.

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