Position Summary:

The Coordinator, Indigenous Cultural Learning and Wellness is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering culturally grounded learning opportunities, events, ceremonies, and wellness initiatives that support students, staff, families, and communities. Guided by traditional teachings, the Coordinator develops meaningful experiences that foster spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental well‑being while advancing Indigenous education, cultural understanding, and Truth and Reconciliation. Working collaboratively with the Four Directions Wellness Specialists, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous communities, schools, and educational leaders, the Coordinator ensures authentic, culturally responsive programming that reflects Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing while supporting Division priorities and student success.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Cultural Programming and Wellness Initiatives

- Develop, coordinate, and deliver cultural learning opportunities, gatherings, workshops, experiential learning experiences, and wellness initiatives for students and staff.
- Design programming grounded in Medicine Wheel Teachings that promotes balance among spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental well‑being.
- Coordinate division-wide cultural events, celebrations, and learning experiences that support Indigenous education and reconciliation.
- Facilitate land‑based and place‑based learning opportunities that strengthen connections to Indigenous histories, cultures, languages, and relationships to the land.




- Ensure cultural protocols and teachings are respectfully honoured through consultation with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community partners.

2. Event Planning, Administration, and Operations

- Plan, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of events, programs, workshops, and learning experiences, including scheduling, transportation, venue bookings, accommodations, catering, registrations, materials, and equipment.
- Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and contingency plans to ensure successful program and event delivery.
- Coordinate the procurement of supplies, resources, and cultural materials required for programming.
- Serve as the primary contact and host for events and activities, ensuring a positive, inclusive, and culturally respectful participant experience.
- Lead on‑site event operations and effectively respond to emerging challenges by implementing practical and creative solutions.
- Process honoraria and invoices and monitor program and event expenditures in accordance with approved budgets.
- Maintain accurate records, registrations, attendance data, evaluations, permissions, and other program documentation.
- Prepare reports and analyses demonstrating program participation, outcomes,



impact, and budget performance.
- Ensure compliance with division policies, procedures, financial controls, and safety requirements.

3. Communications and Promotion

- Develop communication plans to promote Indigenous cultural learning opportunities and wellness initiatives.
- Create and distribute promotional materials including newsletters, posters, digital communications, event invitations, and educational resources.
- Maintain and update web content and social media platforms related to Indigenous cultural programming and wellness initiatives.
- Collaborate with communications teams to highlight stories, successes, and impacts of cultural learning experiences.
- Manage participant registration and ongoing event communications.

4. Community Engagement and Partnerships

- Build and maintain robust, respectful, and reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Métis organizations, First Nations, Inuit partners, and community stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Indigenous partners to co‑design culturally responsive and authentic learning experiences.
- Serve as a liaison between schools, families, Indigenous communities, and community organizations to strengthen partnerships and support cultural learning opportunities.
- Engage families and caregivers in cultural events, celebrations, and learning opportunities.

5. Educational Leadership and Support

- Support the integration of Indigenous perspectives, histories, c

📌 Casual Indigenous Cultural Learning and Wellness Coordinator (Edmonton)
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