Support Anishnawbek families with advocacy, negotiation, and culturally respectful case planning. Work directly with families, legal partners, and child welfare authorities.

This Band Representative role serves Sagamok Anishnawbek children and families through the Child and Family Advocacy Unit. You will strengthen plans of care, explain rights, and connect families with services. The work centres culture, community, family connections, and respectful support.

Key Responsibilities:

- Strengthen family plans of care with culturally appropriate supports
- Explain case rights and developments to families
- Participate in conferences, circles, and dispute resolution
- Liaise with agencies, lawyers, and community providers




- Support Koognaasewin and child wellbeing approaches

Requirements:

- Two years’ experience in child welfare or related enforcement
- Knowledge of Anishnawbek history, teachings, language, and values
- Experience with family law, courts, or legal services
- Relationship-building, negotiation, and confidential information skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, and email proficiency

Use culturally grounded advocacy, relationship-building, and case planning skills to support Sagamok Anishnawbek children and families.

📌 Indigenous Family Advocacy Specialist (Canada)
🏢 Sagamok Anishnawbek
📍 Canada