Share ceremony, Indigenous knowledge, and nehiyaw teachings with children, families, staff, and communities at The Family Centre. Support culturally grounded practice through relationships and land-based learning.

The Family Centre seeks a Knowledge Holder committed to Indigenous ways of being, ceremony, and practice. You will integrate sîtôskam iyiniwatisiwin into service delivery while supporting ceremony-informed healing. The work includes teaching, mentoring, coaching, circle processes, and guidance on protocol with Elders, Knowledge Holders, and ceremonial leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

- Integrate the Indigenous Practice Framework into agency practices
- Provide ceremony-based teachings, training, and experiential learning
- Teach nehiyaw language, Four Natural Laws, and turtle lodge teachings




- Offer protocol coaching and guidance to children, families, and staff
- Facilitate land-based teachings, ceremonies, and healing circles

Requirements:

- Active commitment to Indigenous ceremony and ways of being
- Community experience with service users and service providers
- Strong understanding of nehiyaw language, or willingness to learn
- Trauma-informed knowledge supporting people affected by trauma
- Adaptable availability, including evenings and weekends

Bring ceremony, relational accountability, and Indigenous teaching experience to strengthen culturally grounded healing at The Family Centre.

📌 Indigenous Ceremony Knowledge Holder (Edmonton)
🏢 The Family Centre
📍 Edmonton