Job Purpose:
• Provides natural, immersive Indigenous language transmission and cultural teachings to young children. Key roles include primary language speaker, cultural mentor and traditional knowledge keeper. Duties and

Responsibilities:
• Language Immersion
- Speak the Denesuline language exclusively or primarily while interacting, playing and caring for infants and young children.
• Cultural Guidance
- Share traditional values, customary child-rearing practises, stories, and songs to ground the children in their heritage.
• Mentorship
- Support co-teachers, language apprentices, and trainees by modeling fluent speech and correct pronunciation.
• Safe Workplace
- Help maintain a warm, gentle, and nurturing space alongside support staff and early childhood educators. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
• Language Fluency




- Fluent or conversational speaker of the Denesuline Language.
• Cultural Knowledge
- Deep roots in the Cold Lake First Nations community and respect for protocols and ways of teaching.
• Clearances
- Ability to pass standard background checks such as Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector check. Working Conditions and/or Physical

Requirements:
• Office environment. Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm, Friday 8:30am – 2:00pm.
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Working hours
can vary and may require a flexible schedule depending on type of assignment or work plan task.
• Evening and weekend work may be required to attend meetings, events, and community engagement sessions.

📌 Language Nest Elder (Cold Lake)
🏢 Cold Lake First Nations
📍 Cold Lake