Job Title: Cultural Programs Manager
Reports To: Chief Operations Officer (COO), Administration
Location: Culture Centre, Fort Chipewyan, Alberta
Department: Administration
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Minimum Experience: Entry-Level

Who We Are

The Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN) operates a professional government organization that supports a wide range of programs and services across education, administration, health, operations, and community-focused departments. MCFN maintains a collaborative, service‑driven work environment where employees contribute to effective internal operations, reliable service delivery, and the day‑to‑day functions that support the Nation’s organizational needs.

Our workplaces value cultural awareness, professionalism, confidentiality, and respect. Teams work together to maintain robust administrative practices, clear communication, and consistent service standards across all departments. MCFN employees play an important role in supporting organized, well‑run offices and ensuring that programs and services operate smoothly and efficiently.

Who You Are

You are a respectful, community-minded, and organized individual who is passionate about supporting and strengthening Mikisew Cree First Nation culture, traditions, language, and ways of knowing. You value building positive relationships with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, community members, youth, and employees, and approach cultural work with humility, respect, confidentiality, and a willingness to learn.

You are comfortable coordinating cultural programs, events, activities, and day-to-day logistics while managing multiple priorities and maintaining clear communication and organized records. You work well independently and collaboratively,



seek guidance when appropriate, and bring strong relationship-building and organizational skills to the role. Knowledge of MCFN culture and the ability to speak or understand Cree are strong assets.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Support the revitalization, preservation, promotion, and continuation of Mikisew Cree First Nation culture, traditions, Cree language, cultural protocols, traditional knowledge, and ways of knowing.
- Coordinate and support cultural programs and initiatives that strengthen MCFN culture and encourage the intergenerational transfer of cultural knowledge, language, teachings, and traditional practices.
- Work closely with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, community members, leadership, and MCFN departments to identify cultural priorities and support culturally appropriate programming.
- Build and maintain respectful, reciprocal, and trusting relationships with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, MCFN members, First Nations, Métis communities, and community partners.
- Facilitate relationship-building with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members using appropriate cultural protocols, including tobacco offerings where appropriate.
- Coordinate MCFN cultural events and activities, including Treaty Days, the GIR Elders Cultural Retreat, Pipe Ceremonies, MCFN ceremonies, naming ceremonies, traditional land acknowledgements, and other approved cultural initiatives.




- Develop and coordinate cultural and land-based activities that promote traditional knowledge, land stewardship, and traditional land-use practices, including foraging, fishing, harvesting, and other culturally appropriate activities while respecting family territories.
- Work closely with the MCFN Cree Language Program to support the revitalization, documentation, and intergenerational transmission of the Cree language through cultural practices, traditional teachings, and community values.
- Create and coordinate opportunities for Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Cree speakers, and cultural teachers to share knowledge with members, youth, families, and MCFN employees.
- Coordinate and support MCFN cultural awareness, history, cultural safety, and anti‑racism education and training.
- Support internal teams in approaching community engagement with humility, respect, reciprocity, and appropriate cultural protocols.
- Support the inclusion of MCFN ways of knowing, history, cultural protocols, and community perspectives within organizational programs and initiatives.
- Support approved MCFN initiatives related to reconciliation, cultural safety, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
- Coordinate the day‑to‑day delivery of cultural programs and activities, including scheduling, participants, travel, accommodations, supplies, equipment, and other logistical requirements.
- Identify and procure resources and supplies required for successful cultural program delivery.
- Assist with developing and monitoring approved cultural program budgets, maintaining accurate financial records, and tracking expenditures against appro

📌 Cultural Programs Manager (Fort Chipewyan)
🏢 Mikisew Cree
📍 Fort Chipewyan