(1 year contract with apossibility of extension)

Location:Taykwa Tagamou Nation
Reports to: Health Director

About the Role

Taykwa Tagamou Nationis seeking an Elder Culture Worker to support community wellness throughcultural teachings, mentorship, and traditional healing approaches. This rolehelps reconnect youth and families with land-based knowledge, strengthenscultural identity and language use, and supports trauma-informed, culturallysafe programming within the Pathfinders initiative. Working closely withElders, staff, educators, and families, the position provides guidance rootedin Cree/Omushkego and regional Indigenous ways of knowing.

Responsibilities

- Share cultural teachings, seasonal practices, and traditionalprotocols
- Lead or support land-based learning, traditional skills workshops,and cultural activities
- Provide one-on-one and group mentorship using traditionalapproaches
- Facilitate or co-facilitate sharing circles that support wellnessand resilience
- Promote the use and revitalization of Cree, Oji-Cree, or relatedlanguages
- Participate in community events and help strengthen connectionsbetween Elders and youth
- Support culturally responsive programming within schools andcommunity services
- Maintain basic documentation and submit activity summaries asrequired

Qualifications

- Secondary School Diploma or equivalent




- Lived experience as a cultural facilitator, traditional helper, orknowledge keeper
- Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous teachings, ceremonies, andprotocols
- Experience providing mentorship, cultural guidance, or communitysupport
- Strong communication and listening skills, including the abilityto facilitate sharing circles
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
- Proficient in Cree, Oji-Cree, or related language (is an asset)
- Post-secondary education or training in Indigenous wellness,education, social services, or cultural programming (is an asset)
- First Aid/CPR or Wilderness First Aid training (is an asset)
- Experience working in school, health, or community-basedIndigenous programs (is an asset)
- Experience working with First Nation communities (is an asset)

- Taykwa Tagamou Nation offers a competitivecompensation package subject to qualifications and experience; group medicalinsurance: extended health,dental, life, AD&Dand; Pension Plan advantages.

A complete work description is available upon request. Preference andPriority will be given to Taykwa Tagamou Nation Applicants. We wish to thankall applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Elder Culture Worker (Cochrane)
🏢 Taykwa Tagamou Nation
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