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.
- Protected Environment
- 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
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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