Help FNMI students build academic confidence and connection through in-person programming at First Peoples' House, North Campus.

This okiskinohamâkew position contributes to the University of Alberta's Transition Year Program. The educator supports first-year First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students as they enter university life. The program combines mentorship, guidance, cultural identity, and holistic support for personal growth and academic achievement.

Key Responsibilities:

- Guide FNMI students through their first-year university transition
- Support personal growth and academic achievement
- Strengthen students' connection and sense of self
- Honor FNMI identities, languages, cultures, and histories
- Contribute to mentorship within First Peoples' House

Requirements:

- Experience or commitment in FNMI student support
- Passion for holistic, culturally grounded programming
- Respect for Elders, ancestral knowledge, and cultural ways
- Ability to contribute within a team of seven
- Availability for in-person work at Edmonton's North Campus

Bring culturally responsive education, mentorship, and guidance to first-year FNMI students developing confidence at the University of Alberta.

📌 FNMI Student Transition Educator (Edmonton)
🏢 University of Alberta
📍 Edmonton