Support Indigenous children, families, and communities through cultural teachings, ceremony, and spiritual care as an Elder/Knowledge Keeper. Apply recognized community knowledge within culturally protected services.

This Elder/Knowledge Keeper provides guidance, mentorship, healing support, and cultural direction. The work includes advising on Indigenous traditions, protocols, and culturally grounded service delivery. Collaboration with Cultural Services supports education, ceremony, reconciliation, and positive cultural identities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide cultural, spiritual, ceremonial, and emotional support
- Advise on Indigenous cultures, traditions, protocols, and teachings
- Lead ceremonies, cultural activities, and protocol guidance
- Build relationships with communities, Elders, and partner organizations




- Provide cultural education, training, and mentorship

Requirements:

- Recognition and respect as an Elder within a First Nation community
- Humility, respect, confidentiality, sound judgment, and cultural accountability
- At least three years providing cultural teachings, programs, or services
- Experience with Indigenous children, youth, families, and communities
- Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, protocols, and Seven Grandfather Teachings

Bring cultural accountability, ceremony, mentorship, and Indigenous knowledge to support children, families, communities, and Agency services.

📌 Indigenous Elder Cultural Advisor (Barrie)
🏢 Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services
📍 Barrie